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Kanu Surf swim trunks in a colourful tropical floral print with UPF 50 fabric

Kanu Surf Mirage Swim Trunks: Bold Prints With Built-In UPF 50 Sun Protection

Description

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A swim short is a simple thing, but a few of them are done really well. The Kanu Surf swim trunks are one of those. The fabric carries a UPF 50+ rating, so it shields your skin through a long beach day, and it dries fast after a swim. Kanu Surf has been a beach and swim brand since the 90s, and they are known for colour, so this line comes in dozens of prints. With a 4.5-star rating over more than 3,400 reviews, they are a safe pick for the bag.

Kanu Surf swim trunks in a colourful tropical print showing the quick-dry UPF 50 fabric
The colour and the UPF 50+ fabric are the two things that make these worth packing.

The fabric and the sun protection

The fabric is a lightweight, quick-dry microfiber with a UPF 50+ rating, and that rating is the real reason to pack them. On a bright day in the Caribbean, the shorts take on some of the sun protection that sunscreen usually handles alone. After a swim they rinse out and dry fast, so you are not walking around damp. The seams are triple-stitched too, which is a small thing that helps them last past one summer.

Colours, prints, and fit

This is where Kanu Surf shines. The line comes in a long list of prints, from bright florals and tropicals to camo, stripes, and clean solids. So you can go loud with a tropical floral or keep it low-key in plain navy, whatever suits the trip. The cut is a 9-inch inseam, which sits a little longer for more coverage, with an elastic drawstring waist and two side pockets. One thing to know before you order: the sizing runs a touch generous, so plenty of buyers size down.

What we like

  • UPF 50+ fabric that protects your skin on long beach days.
  • Dozens of prints and colours, from bright florals to plain solids.
  • Quick-dry microfiber that rinses out and packs small.
  • A 9-inch inseam with a drawstring waist and two side pockets.
  • 4.5 stars over 3,400+ reviews, from a brand that has done this for decades.

Worth knowing

  • The mesh liner runs small and snug. Some buyers trim it or skip it.
  • Sizing runs a little generous, so consider going one size down.
  • The 9-inch inseam is longer than a mid-length trunk.
  • Popular prints sell out, so grab the colour you want when you see it.

Who these are for

Reach for these if you want real sun protection, a longer cut, and a print you actually like. They are great for full days at the beach and for anyone who burns easily. If you would rather a shorter trunk or a softer liner, our SILKWORLD or BRISIRA picks are worth a look. Otherwise, pick your colour and pack them. You can browse the rest of our Coastal Closet picks for more.

Our take

For built-in UPF 50+ sun protection, a colour or print for every taste, and quick-dry fabric from a brand that has made beachwear for decades, the Kanu Surf swim trunks are an easy yes. Size down if you are between sizes, and pick your print from the photos.

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