From Concept
We prefer sustainable & organic materials which are naturally sun protective and made in the USA. In fact, we visit our fabric suppliers frequently. All of our fabric printing and tie-dying is done in California, where eco-friendly dyes and safe & healthy working conditions are adhered to.
In order to achieve the highest levels of UPF 50+ sun protection, utilizing the lightest weight fabric, we sometimes use imported fabric, but our imported fabrics must be bluesign® approved. A bluesign® certification offers the highest level of consumer safety, by employing methods and materials in their manufacturing process which conserve resources and minimize impacts on people and our planet.
At Sun50 being eco-friendly, sustainable, high-performance and buttery soft is just the beginning. We demand our fabrics provide the highest level of natural UV sun protection, free of harmful chemical treatments, to enhance the quality of your life.
We may fall in love with a fabric, but we always send it away for professional UV testing before we even consider buying it for our production. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends broad-spectrum sunscreen (protects against UVA and UVB rays) of SPF 30 or higher to reduce skin aging and risk of skin cancer. We take this recommendation seriously. We source fabrics with even higher levels UV sun protection, in the lightest fabric weight possible and our fabrics have received the prestigious Skin Cancer Seal of Recommendation. This seal certifies to you that our fabric UV testing has been professionally reviewed by a trusted team of scientists and medical doctors, who comprise the Photobiology Committee for The Skin Cancer Foundation. The Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation garment tag proudly hangs from every Sun50 style.
Fabric Profiles & Properties
Blending the Latin words for comfort and sea, our easy-to-wear SolaMar Fabric has a crisp, beachy appearance. Cooling and gentle-to-the-touch, this fabric is buttery soft, lightweight, and ready to perform in formal or casual settings. Prefect for pack and wear travel.
Pique UPF 50+
Durable performance pique fabric that is perfect for a long day on the course or the court. Out Pique fabric made from recycled bottles is Four-way stretch, UPF 50+ sun protection, moisture-wicking, odor-resistant, extremely breathable and lightweight.
Seascape UPF 50+
Just like the beauty and flow of the sea, this fabric is light and soft feeling looking much like linen, yet soft to the touch and not rough or stiff. The eucalyptus fibers are naturally antimicrobial, cooling and sweat-wicking making this a great choice for travel and sun protection.
Seapointe UPF 50+
Organic cotton is gradually winning over ground both on the farm and in the marketplace. This eco-friendly fabric has a noticeably ultra-soft texture and a relaxed feel. Making this fabric fabulous for summer days or nights.
Our beautiful, limited-edition, hand-dyed Summã fabric is created in small batches just for Sun50. This Summã fabric is cut into two-yard increments, which then are individually dyed by hand to achieve the ocean inspired motif. The Tencel fibers readily absorb dye, making the environmental impact of this decorative technique as low as possible. This exclusive tie dye process takes several days to complete and the results are truly breathtaking.
Summã UPF 50+
Made from the finest Tencel™ modal fibers, our Summã Fabric, is the most exquisite, soft-to-the-touch, made in California knit you’ve ever known. Gentle on your skin, like your favorite t-shirt, this fabric offers a gorgeous drape and provides natural thermal body regulation with fluctuating weather conditions. Exceptionally soothing, with a cool feel, our Summã Fabric is made of cellulose - the core component of all plants on earth - which is renewable and biodegradable. Planet friendly.
SōCō UPF 50+
Inspired by the gentle breeze of the Southern California coastline, our silky SōCō Fabric delicately caresses your skin and sways gracefully on your body. So soft and light you will forget it’s actually a shield of sun protection.
Our SōCō Fabric Plus offers just a bit more sun protection. Otherwise these two fabrics are exactly the same
Inspired by the northern California coastline’s Mediterranean climate -warm and dry in the summer and cooler and wetter in the winter, this lightweight Saltair Fabric has it all. At your fingertips you will be prepared for a range of weather conditions
Our chemical free DWR keeps droplets of water in a rounder shape allowing water to easily roll off the fabric. From sunshine to rain this fabric keeps you comfortable and protected.
Sporty UPF 50+
Swell UPF 50+
The breathable, resilient, tender ribbed nylon fabric is used to create our rash guards offered in a vibrant blue, luminous white and intense black. Quick drying when out of the water and flexible while in, this fabric will leave you more than satisfied. Offering adjustable thumbholes and UPF 50+ sporty seams for individuals who compete in athletics to those relaxing on a beach during a sunny day.
Wave UPF 50+
These dazzling boards shorts are beautifully crafted with recycled nylon, demonstrating our mission to a maintain a sustainable company. The chlorine, saltwater and pill resistant fabric stretch to accommodate any body type in any condition, from in the water to the gym. The supple elastic, quick dry, UPF 50 fabric is foolproof for outdoor activities under the sun’s rays.
