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Bring your own shade this summer with sun smart clothing!
Did you know that New Zealand has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world? Although it is the least common form of skin cancer, it is by far the most dangerous.
Through a regular check up Irene Walshe, owner and operator of Gardens by Design was lucky enough to have had a Melanoma detected and removed. She has been experimenting with and making sun protective clothing ever since.
The idea of the Sunsmart clothing brand is to provide New Zealanders with cool and comfortable clothing that keeps them well covered whilst in the sun - Feel smart and summery, and enjoy the summer time again!
Below are the sample products for the beach wear named Eclipse.
Colours and materials will change and include plain and subtle product for town and country. Examples of current stock can be emailed.
The Sunsmart product, Eclipse range
Irene has personally enjoyed wearing this particular garment, with a hat, to Womad, Zealandia, outside sitting in the sun, walking, hiking, biking, socialising, BBq's, on the beach - Pretty much any outdoor activity where you can't rely on shade!
Benefits
- Sun protection for the upper body, arms and hands
- Allows you to wear cool light summer clothing .
- (does not protect the lower back. Garment for this to come)
- A great summer accessory to bring with you so you don't get caught out in the sun
- Accessorise with a hat for sun protection for the face
Additional benefits
- Allows for modesty
- On the beach if you want to get changed or for mums (breast feeding)
Features
- Light weight , easy to wear or pack away.
- Easy to put on, take off.
- Additional features
- Can be pulled up over the shoulder like a scarf if inside and you don't want to take it off.
The philosophy behind Sunsmart Clothing
The Sunsmart Clothing garment range is focused around a sustainable philosophy. This means regularly re evaluating ways to best achieve the following...
The use of natural materials.
Local product, associations and partnerships where needed.
Zero waste - Growing the business on Sustainable principles by considering...
- Energy: short term -efficiency and long term use of renewable energy
- Climate: investigating the best ways to lower carbon footprint with the aim of being carbon neutral
- Waste: reduce, reuse, recycle. From the beginning to end of life of the product
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Purchase your own sun smart clothing...
Simply complete the form below and Irene will be in touch with you shortly to discuss your requirements.
Alternatively, you can call Irene directly on 04 972 6145.
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