DeSoto Men's Shield Del Sol Long Sleeve Tri Top Featuring three spinal pockets for ice or cold sponges, commonly available at aid stations. Made of De Soto Skin Cooler SDS, it blocks up to 90% of the suns (UVB) burning rays. The three spinal pockets might not make sense to someone who has not endured an Ironman distance or half Ironman distance in very hot weather. The pockets line up along your spine and are designed to help your body cool. Our Shirt is great for aid station ice, sponges, or for carrying gel packets. Skin Cooler SDS (Shield Del Sol) Blocks 90% of UVB rays - When the human body gets hot, it sweats to cool itself. In the past, other brands have tried to help that process by developing fabrics that wick moisture away from the skin and expedite evaporation. For over 10 years now, De Soto has taken this concept a step further by using that moisture to create a cooling effect. YES! WE WANT YOU WET. Skin Cooler works by a series of channels knitted into light fabric. As these channels get wet, they absorb moisture and swell, which dissipates the heat making the fabric against your skin actually cooler. How much cooler depends on factors including airflow, humidity, ambient temperature, and moisture temperature. When you sweat, the garments temperature drops and creates an actual cooling sensation. Skin Cooler SDS offers this cooling effect while offering even more sun protection.