I’m a postie, and even with sunscreen on, you can feel the sun and temperature cook you. The soft, silky, cool material protects not only from UV, but also from the heat. Of course you apply sunscreen underneath, as the meshed breathable fabric in front of the nose and mouth isn’t 50+, but the added protection from the elements is the difference between a hot and Hellish day. The meshed part is just like breathing without a mask. I pair this with cycling wrap around sunglasses, and between them it cuts out out all exposed areas of skin not covered by my helmet.
The appearance doesn’t freak out the customers either. If anything it’s a talking point. Highly recommend.