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The Rash Guard Phenomenon by Justin Laubscher
What started out as a protective shirt intended to prevent rashes underneath wetsuits for surfers and divers has exploded into nothing less than a twenty first century phenomenon: the lycra rash guard shirt.
What is a rash guard? Good question. Basically, it is an athletic fitting, stretchy shirt made from nylon and lycra. Originally, rash guards were used for what exactly the name implies, to prevent rashes. These water-repelling shirts were worn under the wetsuits of surfers to prevent the chaffing and skin irritation around the arm pits, which result from constant paddling.
In the early 80