If you’ve ever shopped for outdoor performance apparel, you’ve likely seen plenty of promises: sun protection, stain resistance, moisture-wicking—the list goes on. But have you ever noticed that few brands actually explain how their products are tested? At Bimini Bay Outfitters, we believe that trust is built through transparency. That’s why every batch of our apparel undergoes rigorous, independent testing before it ever reaches our customers.
For decades, Bimini Bay has worked with a reputable third-party textile testing facility based in New York City that specializes in performance fabrics. With their extensive testing protocol, they help us verify that each product delivers on its promise—whether it’s shielding you from the sun through SolarGuard®, repelling stains through BloodGuard®, or helping you stay dry and comfortable through Moisture Management.
From our best-selling Flats V shirt and Boca Grande shorts to our high-performance Cabo Crew long sleeves, every piece and every claim from Bimini Bay is backed by testing and data. Here’s how we make sure our performance features live up to their name.
BloodGuard®: Built to Handle the Mess
Fishing, boating, and outdoor life come with their fair share of messes—and we build our apparel to handle them. BloodGuard® technology helps protect your clothing from tough stains like fish blood, bait, and the unpredictable spills that go hand in hand with time outdoors. Bimini Bay Outfitters was among the first to bring stain-resistant performance to the outdoor market, and since then, we’ve included it in many of our best-selling shirts and shorts.
To ensure it performs, in addition to testing for fish blood stains, our third-party testing facility applies common stains—like ketchup, red wine, mustard, and even chicken blood—to fabric samples from each batch. They then measure how well the stains wash out and rate the results on a scale from 1 to 5. Put simply, if a batch doesn’t pass these tests with flying colors (which rarely, but occasionally, happens), it doesn’t make it to our shelves.
We stand behind BloodGuard® because we've tested it thoroughly—and continue to test every new batch. And if a stain doesn’t come out after washing, our Bimini Bay promise is to refund your purchase. That’s part of our commitment to gear that holds up to real use.
SolarGuard®: Verified Sun Protection, Melanoma Approved
Sun protection is essential for anyone spending extended time outdoors. SolarGuard® apparel is designed to provide reliable coverage from harmful UVA and UVB rays—and the science behind that claim is rigorously tested. Each SolarGuard® fabric undergoes precise light transmission testing to determine its Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF). This confirms that the material meets or exceeds protection standards—without slowing down our ability to get gear in your hands.
Our commitment to skin health goes beyond fabric. Through our partnership with the Melanoma Research Alliance, we aim to promote melanoma awareness and prevention. When you see the red melanoma circle on a SolarGuard® product, you can feel confident it’s designed with sun safety top of mind. We build this gear with one goal: to help keep you on the water—longer days, and more years to come.
Moisture Management: Designed for All-Day Comfort
When you’re out in the heat, comfortable clothing can make or break your day. Bimini Bay performance apparel incorporates advanced moisture-wicking through our Moisture Management® technology. Designed to help regulate body temperature and prevent that sticky, clammy feeling, our fabrics pull sweat away from your skin and disperse it across the surface. This accelerates evaporation and helps cool your body down naturally.
To ensure our garments perform, our third-party testing facility simulates body heat by placing fabric samples on a heated plate and measuring how quickly moisture evaporates. The result? Apparel that stays comfortable not just for the first hour, but all day long—even under high heat or heavy activity.
Anti-Odor + Antimicrobial Technology: Stay Fresh, Even After Long Days
Antimicrobial technology is integrated into many of our performance shirts and shorts to actively prevent the growth of odor-causing bacteria and fungi. This isn’t a surface-level fix—it works at the microbial level, disrupting odor at the source rather than masking it. That means your gear stays fresher for longer, even after long days on the boat, at the grill, or in the sun. Whether you’re wearing it once or on repeat, it’s designed to hold up without holding onto unwanted odors.
Each treatment is rigorously tested for long-lasting effectiveness, ensuring it won’t wear out after just a few washes. And because it’s built directly into the fabric, you don’t have to compromise breathability or comfort to get the benefit. It’s one more way that we’re engineering dependable, function-forward apparel to match your lifestyle.
Why Third-Party Testing Matters
At Bimini Bay Outfitters, we don’t just say our apparel performs—we invest the time, effort & expesne to prove it. Independent lab testing ensures every item we produce meets the high standards we set for comfort, protection, and performance.
Whether you're fishing, boating, or simply enjoying time outside, we want you to feel confident in what you're wearing. Every detail is built with purpose. Every claim is backed by science. And every product is made to help you stay comfortable, stay protected, and stay out there longer.
Have a story about how Bimini Bay gear made a difference in your day? We’d love to hear about it. Email us at bboretailcustomerservice@bimini-bay.com.