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Cover-up with sun protective clothing & accessories



The use of sun protective clothing allows us to spend more “safe” time in the sun. That is a good thing, because our basic instinct is to wear less clothing when it’s HOT:

We couldn’t be more WRONG.

By keeping your, body, arms, legs, feet, hands and head covered – you are more protected. Clothing is one of the best defenses you have to avoid overexposure to the sun.

Technological advances in textiles and clothing design have made wearing clothing in the hot summer sun much more comfortable:

Shopping for Sun Protection Clothing:

Before you buy sun protective clothing, please consider the following factors:

  1. Cost - Sun protection clothing often costs a little more than regular clothing. Is it worth it? Compare the costs of bottles and bottles of sunscreen to that of one piece of clothing.

  2. Use/Sun Exposure - How often will you use it? Do you spend many hours ever day outside, near the water, on the beach, on a boat?

  3. Comfort - Will it be comfortable to wear?

  4. Coverage - Does it have adequate skin coverage?

  5. Fashion Will it go out of style quickly? Will I have to buy a new one every season?

  6. Health - Do you have underlying health issues? (i.e. Family history, Lupus, Skin cancer, Sun allergies)

You should consider buying sun protective apparel if any of these factors apply to you.


Shopping Guide coming soon!



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