Customer Reviews Columbia Freezer Zero™ Arm Sleeve

I bought these sleeves because I wanted sun protection for my arms, and these did the trick. They really are cooling, especially in direct sun. I appreciate that Columbia offered a color option other than shocking white, which is how other brands often sell these. I do wish Columbia also had a flesh tone option. I bought the blue ones and liked them so much that I bought a second set. I would have preferred a different color, so I could keep track of which pair was which pair, but I did not like the camouflage options, so I bought a second blue one.

These sleeves do run small at the top of the sleeve if you are muscular. I wish there were grippers at the top with a little more room. My small/ med fit very snug, but they don't fall down that way. Good sun protection while not too hot like a long sleeved shirt. Slightly less effective cooling in extremely humid weather. Perfect for lower humidity blazing sun days without having the stickiness of sunscreen. I feel this is better sun protection than sunscreen with profuse sweating with activity.

If you've got some bigger sized arms these will not fit. Trust me.

I am a marine mechanic, outdoors 340+ days a year in the Florida keys sun. I can't stand the "compression fit" shirts many UPF shirts come in. I also can't wear loose fitting long sleeves because of the danger of getting caught in moving equipment. These with a standard short sleeve shirt offer protection from sun, and abrasions. I tried a pair and after 1 day ordered 5 more for myself and 5 for each of my employees.

The sleeve material s nice and does a good job of shielding you from the sun and helping to keep you cool. Bu the big problem with these sleeves is that there is no elastic and grippy material either on the upper arm section or at the wrist. Over time they become loose and don't adhere as sleeves should. It's like wearing socks that keep falling down. Very aggravating and annoying. I cannot recommend theses sleeves.

Great for golf. Kept sun off of arms, and very are cool on arms. Boss

I just received these and wore them for the first time...WOW...I love them! They were very comfortable to wear under a short sleeve performance shirt! I wish they had more colors to choose from...I am still buying another pair!

I love how these function... but if you are really a small (5'7' 128lb), they will start to slip down after you have worn them several times. I have carefully handwashed them and not stretched them. These need to some in Small, Medium, Large, and XL to properly fit. Combining sizes gives you a small that is to big and a medium that is too small. BUT... they do keep you cool and they protect from the sun great... even in 100 degree desert! I use them for golf and they don't restrict the swing... just have to keep tugging them to stay up.

I am writing this review before actually field testing these sleeves. I am a very very small woman, but cannot get this on past my elbow. I am going to try and wear them all day as one reviewer says they stretch out with use. Perhaps the sizing is inconsistent as another reviewer that they fit well. I really need this product so I am hoping to make them work out somehow!

Sleeves do not run too small, they do expand a little with continuous wear, but not to the point where you have to keep pulling them up. The main issue with the sizing is the size of your upper arm. If you have thicker/bigger upper arms and smaller forearms, get a size up. It is a tube and does not stretch for your upper arm. Great for hikes, motorcycle rides, being outdoors. Downfall is if you're hiking and you keep them on, the cooling agent kicks in and your arms will be cold.

I like these for golf and running to keep excessive sun off. They are lightweight and "cooling" in the sense they do not contribute to overheating. Function very well in preventing sun burn. They are a little tight around the bicep area. For a L/XL, they are boderline too tight at that spot. It is not elastic but seam sealed -- so stretch there is not easily done, feels like you would have to snap the underlying stitching to get more room. It makes it very good at staying up, but not ideal to get it there if you have larger arms.

I love the Omni Zero line and I am glad these arm sleeve exist! They provide me the sun coverage when I run (or hike) and provide this magical cool down. The best option for me is the flexibility to wear any of my short sleeve run shirt and combine them with these arm sleeve, if it's too hot and/or sunny.

The material is amazing. It feels cooler as soon as you put them on and wave your arms. It fits me well. I got the L/XL and I am average size, 11 1/2 inch biceps unflexed. Not sue if anyone with a thicker arms would feel comfortable wearing them. The tags are uncomfortable (5 tags, some rough) and you have to make sure they don't chafe against a mole, otherwise all that UV protection is pointless. Would have preferred smaller tags on the outside. The stitching is on the outside and feels smooth on the inside. One of the sleeves has a slight imperfection with the stitching but I would not trade them for any other brand.

I LOVE these things. I have several pair that I wear while golfing, coaching, working in the yard, etc. I live in Southwest FL, so I'm constantly applying sunscreen when outside, and these are so great because they cover my arms AND keep me cooler.

These sleeves used to come in a M/L size which was perfect for me (female - 5"7" 135lb). I've tried a lot of brands of these sleeves for golf and this is the best product out there if they fit. The S/M is way too tight and constricting, and the L/XL is way too big. Please bring back the M/L!

Sleeves function great and keep the arms cool in hot sunny weather.

These sleeves are great for reducing sun and heat exposure. I ordered the Small/Medium and they fit snug, but not too tight. I'm female, 5'4", 140 lbs. You won't regret adding these to your outdoor gear.

Love the arm sleeves!! Always wear long sleeve shirts while fishing, but these are it from now on. Already purchased a second pair and bought a few other for presents. Great Product!

Love all the Omni Freeze clothing. The sleeves fit great, I can play golf all day in 100 degrees, sleeves stay in place and never slide down. With a little breeze they keep the arms cool and comfortable.

First off, these work. My arms are cooler with these on then without them. Get them wet and they are awesome. I compared wet arm coolers to a wet cotton t shirt on a 100 degree day and the arm coolers were cooler than the t shirt against my skin. About fit-they fit tight and they need to fit tight. I first tried on the S/M and they felt quite tight, so I ordered the L/XL. After a couple of wearings, the L/XL started slipping down, so I went back to the S/M and now they are tight but comfortable and they don't slip down. (I am 5' 9" and 145 lbs). If they could make these with a little more stretchy material that would be comfortable at the outset and still stay up, that would be great.

Does not cool after 4 washes and I did wash it in cold water as per instructions and tags itch my biceps. The Blue diamonds have disappeared. I ordered 3 pairs same problem with 2 of them returning all 3 within 15 days. See Picture

I bought these for sun protection during hot rides. These are incredible for keeping the sun off and keeping you cool. Douse them with water before a descent and feel your body temperature drop. I was concerned that they would make me hotter on long climbs but was happy to learn that I was wrong. I would highly recommend these!

First of this year was diagnosed with melanoma cancer. After surgery, five months later was again diagnosed with cancer. I feel that this product is a must to protect my arms from the sun. I wear them everyday when out in the sun be it 20 minutes or all day. They fit just fine on the forearm but keep sliding down from the upper arm. Will keep pulling them up for the protection.

I am 5'5" and my arm in the fattest part - top - is 10". I got size S/M and that fits very well. These are on a snugly side but comfortable. Enough length to reach from the top of my arm to the wrist. In a sun they are not very cool but I feel they do the job of protecting me from suntan. When I am in an air-conditioned place, such as my car, my arms feel very cool. Great to protect the arms from sun while driving. Definitely beats wearing a long sleeved sweater in a heat of Florida sun. I would recommend these.

i plan on buying more sleeves but getting the right size is not as easy as you would hope. Don't over buy till you get the size right then you will be pleased. I think the tighter the fit the better the product works. As long as you have circulation!