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A woman and a man standing on a beach wearing Solbari sun hats and UPF 50+ clothing.

Sun Protection Beyond Sunscreen: Make UPF 50+ Clothing and Sun Hats Your First Line of Defence

Learn why dermatologists recommend UPF 50+ clothing and broad-brim sun hats as the first line of defence, with sunscreen used to protect the areas clothing can’t cover.

A woman and a man wearing Solbari sun hats.

The Science of UPF 50+ Clothing and Sun Hats: Why Fabric Rating Matters

Not all fabrics block UV. Explore how UPF 50+ clothing and sun hats are engineered, tested and rated to keep your skin safer every day in the sun.

Courtney wears a Solbari sun hat and Luxe Sun Wrap

Your Story Series: Courtney

After seeking help for a spot that was changing colour and getting bigger, Courtney was diagnosed with melanoma. She has since prioritised her health above everything else, and has incorporated sun protection as a non-negotiable in her daily routine.

How UPF 50+ Sun Protection Can Help Alleviate Rosacea

How UPF 50+ Sun Protection Can Help Alleviate Rosacea

Does overexposure to UV rays affect rosacea? How can UPF 50+ sun protective clothing help to alleviate this skin condition? Find out more.

Courtney Mangan wears Solbari UPF 50+ products

Your Story Series: Courtney Mangan

After four melanoma diagnoses, Courtney Mangan's journey to nearly five years cancer-free reflects extraordinary resilience and a renewed commitment to lifelong sun safety.

A doctor conducts a skin check

Year-Round Skin Health Tips

Maintain healthy skin all year round with daily sun protection, monthly self exams, and annual dermatologist skin checks. Learn how simple habits can reduce skin cancer risk, support early detection, and keep your skin protected for the long term.

Your Story: Eadie

Your Story Series: Eadie

At just 22, Eadie was diagnosed with a Basal Cell Carcinoma. Today, she shares how her relationship with the sun, and sun protection, has changed. 

Solbari blog: UPF and SPF:  Your questions, answered

UPF and SPF: Your questions, answered

SPF protects skin from UVB rays, UPF measures fabric’s protection from UVA & UVB.

Three dermatologist photographs

What Dermatologists Want You To Know About Sun Safety

Discover sun safety tips from leading dermatologists, including how UPF 50+ clothing, daily UV checks, and SPF 50+ sunscreen can protect your skin year round. Discover simple habits to reduce skin cancer risk and prevent premature aging.

Kyle Koenig wears Solbari

Your Story Series: Kyle

As a tennis coach, Kyle spends a lot of time outdoors. After being diagnosed with melanoma in his mid-20s, he has discovered that daily sun protection means more than just sunscreen.

Your Story Series: Emma

Your Story Series: Emma

Diagnosed with melanoma at 18, Emma shares how it changed her life, and why sun protection is now non-negotiable.

Jenna wearing Solbari Everlight Jacket

Your Story Series: Jenna

Jenna shares her journey from a shock melanoma diagnosis to being 6 years cancer free.

Melasma and Sun Protection with Dr. Lisa Akintilo

Melasma and Sun Protection with Dr. Lisa Akintilo

We invited Dr. Lisa Akintilo, a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist, to chat about melasma and the importance of UPF 50+ sun protection to reduce flare-ups and prevent further progression. 

Solbari X Forever Projects: Empowering Women, Protecting Futures

Solbari X Forever Projects: Empowering Women, Protecting Futures

Our partnership with Forever Projects is helping 100 women in Tanzania access life-changing support and stay protected under the sun.

Solbari awarded inaugural Seal of Recognition from the National Psoriasis Foundation

Solbari awarded inaugural Seal of Recognition from the National Psoriasis Foundation

Solbari has received the first ever Seal of Recognition from the National Psoriasis Foundation for hats and clothing.

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