Santa Cruz, CA--With summer vacation just around the corner, spending time in the water doesn't need to mean risking sun damage to your skin. Girls4Sport's line of hip, surf-inspired swimwear for women and children provide the maximum sun protection rating of UPF 50+, which blocks at least 98% of UVA and UVB rays.

"Protecting your skin from the sun's UV rays can be a challenge at the beach or the pool because even waterproof sunscreens can wear off and need to be re-applied," said Kim Ruby, president of Girls4Sport. "Our swimwear provides the highest rating of sun protection available for women and young girls while still being fashion-forward."

Girls4Sport's swimwear line features rashguard tops--which were originally designed for surfing--provide full protection for women's and girls' chests, backs, shoulders, and arms. The coordinating swim bottoms, skirts, boardshorts, capri pants, and full-length pants provide additional coverage. All of the fabrics have been professionally tested and rated using the AATCC Test Method 183-200.

Girls4Sport's 2007 summer swimwear collection for women features bold retro graphics and urban-inspired avant-garde prints in hues of pink, brown, navy, and lime green. The toddler and youth collections feature fun flower prints in candy apple reds and princess pinks. The lines are available at boutiques and surf shops across the country and online at www.girls4sport.com.

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Downloadable photos of the Girls4Sport line can be found at: http://www.girls4sport.com/press_booth.shtml