Coolibar Reviews 

559
TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Review summary

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Looking at 394 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers generally appreciate the quality of the products, finding them well-made, durable, and effective for sun protection. Many also value the comfort and style of the apparel, noting the soft fabrics and good fit for various activities. Reviewers often highlight the excellent UV protection provided by the clothing and accessories. However, some people were dissatisfied with the customer service, reporting long wait times, unhelpful responses, and difficulties resolving issues like missing or damaged items. There are also mixed opinions on sizing, with some finding items run too large or small, leading to complications with returns and exchanges. Delivery experiences are varied, with some receiving orders quickly while others faced delays or issues with tracking information.

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Product

Users describe positive interactions with product, praising the quality fabric, construction, and sun... See more

Quality

Customers consistently note positive experiences with quality, praising the garments for their fabric,... See more

Order

Reviewers mention ambiguous feedback about order experiences, with many expressing significant frustration... See more

Delivery service

Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of delivery service, with many customers expressing frustration over... See more

Customer service

Customers had negative experiences with customer service, frequently reporting very poor service, unreturned... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I purchased the return insurance because the customer reviews were mixed about sizing. Turns out the pants did NOT run small and were too big. So, I am returning them. The problem is the return instr... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I have never purchased directly from Coolibar. I did order a Coolibar shirt for my husband from Amazon because of their favorable return policy and he loved it. This time I ordered a shirt for him, co... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Suit is super cute. Sizing is way off. I sized down per their chart measurements and reviews, and I think the XS is actually made for a 12-year-old. I tried to contact customer service and was told 15... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Shopping is easy since images of items are clear with multiple angles. Delivery was fast and communication clear on timing. It was slightly challenging to find specially what I was looking for when lo... See more


Company details

  1. #250 of 296 best companies in Clothing Store
  2. #40 of 48 best companies in Activewear Store
  3. #109 of 141 best companies in Women's Clothing Store

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Coolibar offers sun protective clothing, UV protection swimwear, sun hats, and sunscreen that will help protect against the UV rays that cause skin cancer and sunburns.


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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NO Customer Service

NO Customer Service. I have tried many times to chase my order, money taken from my account but not received. I am in the UK. Do not order from this company, I wish I’d read Trustpilot first, I’m now £268 out of pocket

April 22, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgraceful

This is the worst company I have ever dealt with. Ordered two months ago (from the UK) - I haven't received the goods although they have taken my money. If you email customer services you get no reply. If you telephone them you get an apology but no action - they can't even give you an update on the whereabouts of you order. Ive asked for a refund... but nobody has responded. Had to give one star, but had it been possible, would have given them minus as many stars as I can count.

April 21, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I order a shirt on 3/22/26...23 days…

I order a shirt on 3/22/26...23 days ago. My credit card was charged $63.86. I do not have my shirt. The UPS website says that my delivery is "Delayed". I left an email on the Coolibar website. No response. I called Customer Service and got the message that everyone was in a staff meeting. I'm calling again now and have been listening to music for 11 minutes 43 seconds. I just want my money back at this point.

April 14, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Quality product, disastrous customer service — order through Amazon instead

Coolibar clothing is genuinely good — well-made, effective sun protection, and I've been a loyal customer for a few years. That's the only reason this isn't one star.

However, after this experience I will not order directly from Coolibar again.

My order was incorrectly charged $16.27 in sales tax on clothing. Clothing is exempt from sales tax in Minnesota under state law — for all consumers, not just nonprofits or tax-exempt organizations. This is not obscure; it is standard Minnesota tax law.

What followed was 12 days of emails, repeated deflections claiming I needed nonprofit status to qualify for exemption (incorrect), an 8-day initial response lag, a broken customer service web form, and ultimately having to cite the specific Minnesota statute to get any action at all. Most customers would have given up. That appears to be the business model.

When a partial refund was finally issued, Coolibar refunded only the state tax portion and refused to refund the local taxes — also legally incorrect, as local option taxes in Minnesota follow the same clothing exemption. They refused to correct this even after it was explained to them, in writing, with the applicable law.

I am filing a complaint with the Minnesota Department of Revenue. Minnesota customers should be aware they may be affected by the same issue.

Update: The remaining balance was refunded only after I gave their internal customer satisfaction survey a one-star rating and stated my intent to file a DOR complaint. It should not take that to get a legally correct outcome on a straightforward transaction.

Amazon carries Coolibar products, offers free returns, and calculates tax correctly. Shop there instead.

April 4, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Sizing - Uneven over the last 20 years

I like many of Coolibar's products - they protect, they last a long time. However, your review is asking for my experiences with ordering and returning.
1) Return policy is not created for the customer. When sizing is not even, returns are necessary
2) The sizing is uneven. . sometimes it fits, sometimes not.

March 27, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered during sale 4 weeks ago and am…

Ordered during sale 4 weeks ago and am being told they have a new warehouse and processing system, and I will need to wait at least another 2 weeks due to delays. I have ordered from them for years and the only option I have is to wait or get a full refund. No credit, not honoring sale prices. Unless you want to wait until summer is over, or after your vacation, buyer beware. Awful customer service.

April 2, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What I love about this company/product

What I love about this company/product. It's always well made. Packed with care, tissue paper folder nicely. Not like it was an afterthought and just stuffed in a mailer. Each piece is on a separate bag.

March 27, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought two hats from Coolibar

I bought two hats from Coolibar. One was a ladies wide brim hat recommended by my dermatologist.
the second one was a baseball hat style wind the neck protector for my son when he mows the grass or does any outside work
Both are amazing. And work great.

March 27, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy customer

I received my order faster than expected. The whole process from ordering to receiving was fast and easy. The hat looks like it's made of good materials and it fits great !

March 27, 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

They got a 2

They got a 2 . I’ve now been waiting over 4 weeks for my order. Continues to say that they are behind. Then I find out they don’t have one item I ordered.
I’ve purchased from them for years guess it’s time to move on

March 28, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful service

I bought a shirt and paid for express shipping 15 days ago and received this answer when followed up on shipping (has not been shipped, but they took the money of course) : «  To be direct about your order status: the transition to our new warehouse has caused a significant backlog in our fulfillment queue.

Even though you selected express shipping, the order is still being processed at the facility and has not yet been handed over to the carrier. Because of this volume, I do not have a specific ETA for delivery at this time. »

This is ridiculous, they should not take orders that they are unable to fulfil. At this point might just get my credit card company to proceed to retro billing.

March 20, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Mixed return experience

I purchased the return insurance because the customer reviews were mixed about sizing. Turns out the pants did NOT run small and were too big. So, I am returning them. The problem is the return instructions state to drop off the package at "UPS Mail Innovations". That company may handle Cooibar's shipping, but they apparently have no locations where consumers can drop off packages. Today I sent an email to Coolibar Customer Care asking where to drop off the return package. I hope they respond before the return period expires.

March 10, 2026

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