Flats Nation Performance Shirts: Built for Life on the Water
- Dave LeGear
- Aug 24
- 4 min read
Whether you’re spending the day stalking fish across a shallow flat, running the skiff along the coast, working around the boat, or heading somewhere a little more civilized afterward, good performance clothing earns its place in the gear bag.
That was the idea behind our Flats Nation UPF 50+ Performance Button-Up Shirts — comfortable, functional shirts designed around the same coastal lifestyle that Flats Nation has always been about.
Available in both long- and short-sleeve versions, our performance button-ups complement the Flats Nation Technical Hoodie collection with colors selected to blend naturally into coastal surroundings.
Here are a few photos and details on our Flats Nation button-up shirts and the rest of our Technical Wear collection…
Flats Nation Shirts Built for Life on the Water:
These shirts are lightweight, comfortable, and designed for long days outside where protection from the Florida sun matters.
Features include:
Long- and short-sleeve options
UPF 50+ UV protection
Button-down collar
Mesh-backed shoulder vents with hook-and-loop closures
Lightweight performance material
Coastal colors selected to complement our Blend In Technical Hoodie collection
A comfortable fit suited for both on-the-water and everyday wear
Hidden microfiber sunglasses cleaning cloth with its own storage pocket
Lightweight, tough, and made for the outdoors, these shirts help block the sun before it cooks you and help fend off biting bugs like a charm. The hoodies which we still have, also double as moisture-wicking base layer when the temperature drops — keeping you protected from sun, wind, and chill all year long, even in winter.
For maximum sun and bug protection, we recommend our long-sleeve shirts — especially from the near-matching colors collection. Stay covered, stay cool, and stay out there longer!
When you want something cooler or a little more business-casual, the short-sleeve performance shirts offer the same Flats Nation look without quite as much coverage.
From the Flats to the Dock:
We wanted these shirts to work where we spend our time.
That means gear comfortable enough for mornings on the skiff, practical enough for a full day outdoors, and sharp enough that you don't necessarily have to change clothes when the boat gets put away and dinner starts sounding like a good idea.
In other words, they are made for those of us who tend to measure our days by the tide.
Don't Forget the Rest of the Technical Wear Collection:
Our performance button-ups are only part of the Flats Nation Technical Wear lineup.
You can also find our Performance Hoodies, including colors designed around the same Blend In concept. They provide additional sun coverage during warmer months and can serve as a useful moisture-wicking base layer when the temperature drops.
For additional face and neck coverage, we also offer our Flats Nation Performance Face Shields, including both our coastal Blend In colors and several bolder designs.
Whether your preference is disappearing into the background or flying the flag a little louder, we've got you covered. 😎
Great fit, and built for life on the water for days that start on the Flats, and end with a sunset on the dock, or just an evening out on the town.
And for those who like their face shield to make a statement, we’ve got you covered there too — with our bold Flag designs! The same high-performance fabric, ready for action both on and off the water can also be found in our Store...
And very important for us here at Flats Nation...
Gear Up with Flats Nation:
Take a look through the Flats Nation Store to see our current selection of performance shirts, hoodies, face shields, hats, stickers, and other Flats Nation gear.
Our product lineup continues to evolve, so check back from time to time to see what we've added.
Built for the flats. Comfortable around the dock. And perfectly acceptable anywhere they let us fishermen through the front door.
In the meantime,
We invite you to take in a few Flats Nation Podcast Episodes to help "Scratch that Fishing Itch" when working or traveling and you cannot hitch up the Skiff yourself and go by clicking Here:
Tight lines, and God Bless!
Dave and the Team
