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MIF's Seal of Approval
As part of our mission
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for products that promote sun safe behaviors, demonstrate quality and are in
accordance with our mission. The program is open to any company that chooses to
apply for the seal. Products are evaluated by our board based on company
supplied independent testing, product quality, the product’s reinforcement of sun safe
behaviors.
MIF welcomes any company with sun safe products to apply for the seal of approval. To request an application, please e-mail Debbie Cornelius at deb@safefromthesun.org or call 484-228-8423.
Companies that have received MIF's Seal of Approval:
You're not just fashion-forward, you're forward-thinking. You want anti-aging
measures that won't compromise your style. With AYANA's certified UV Protective clothing, you can
maintain your beautiful, healthy skin and still stay true to you.
Functional and fashionable, AYANA's high quality UV clothing line doesn't just help prevent
skin cancer; it enhances your lifestyle with chic, comfortable clothing perfect for business or
leisure. AYANA lets you have it all: personal style, enduring beauty and smart Sun Protection
clothing.
In an ever deterioriating UV climate, Baby Banz is steadfast in its ongoing effort to preserve the sensitive eyes and precious skin of little ones everywhere. Baby Banz is committed to developing children's UV protective sunglasses, hats, accessories and swimwear that not only protect them from the sun's harmful UV rays, but are also comfortable, fun to wear and strong enough to last.
Coolibar's mission is to develop superior sun protective products that allow people to enjoy life in the sun. We design, manufacture and market a range of quality sun protection products including sun protective clothes, SPF clothing, sun hats, sun protection swimwear, sunglasses, umbrellas, sunscreens and sunblock. Coolibar is a private company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
MFS Eyewear was founded in 2002 when they couldn’t find decent sunglasses
for their own kids. It’s a pretty simple idea: Make kids’ shades that provide real UV
protection, that are comfortable, good-looking, and durable so they’ll be used.
Sun Protection: All MFS shades provide 100% protection from UVA and UVB rays.
Wrap-around frames minimize exposure to peripheral light.
Comfort: MFS shades are comfortable, many with adjustable neoprene bands to keep
them on kids’ heads, where they belong.
Durability: MFS lenses and frames are made from shatterproof polycarbonate. They’l
l be outgrown before they’re broken.
Safety: Always lead-free, with no bisphenol-A and no phthalates.
Monimay introduce SunShadz, the first sun protection blend patented specifically for the hair and scalp! It is the first all-natural micronized, mineral powder formula that offers a solution to greasy or alcohol based sunscreens. Used most effectively with a hat for protection, Monimay is truly on the cutting edge of sun protection.
Protect-A-Bub sunshades are a product born from the desire of two moms on different sides of the globe confronted by the same problem – how to protect their infants from the sun’s harmful rays. Protect-a-Bub sunshades easily attach to carriers, car seats, strollers, joggers and carriages providing 98+% protection from the sun’s rays. The company’s products rate “ Excellent”, the highest rating category available in accordance with globally recognized Australian and NewZealand standards for sun protection.
Raptya's designer has worked closely with the top names in Australian Fashion, such as Colleen Dinnigan, Sass & Bide and Willow. Feel it to believe it ... Raptya garments are made from exquisite quality Italian fabrics that breathes. So comfortable and stylish, they are designed to worn all day long, not just in the pool or surf. Prevent incidental sun damage and wear Raptya for outdoor dining, water sports & sight seeing - then dress it up for evening wear.
No matter the elements you expect to face: rain, wind or sun; they have the product solution for you. Our WindPro®, Windjammer®, Flatwear™, ShedRays® and Pouchables® all contain features which are designed to make your life easier, despite any adverse conditions. Whether you are looking for travel, sports or fashion ShedRain has what you are looking for in umbrellas and rainwear.
High UVA and UVB four season sun protection. Sierra Summits High Altitude Adventure Sunscreen a zinc oxide mineral blocker for face and body. Oil free and Fragrance free, SPF 40, won't burn eyes, has light elegant feel on skin. Formulated for sensitive skin types to perform and protect at altitude, on water, and closer to the equator, where UV rays are more intense.
Since 1989, The Solar Protective Factory has pioneered the sun protection fabric and garment business. The founders, one of whom is a skin cancer victim, started testing fabrics and discovered that the sun’s dangerous ultraviolet rays penetrated an alarming number of fabrics. After years of research, they developed top-UV rated sun-protective fabrics that are comfortable, breathable, easy care and affordable. Over the years, SPF® fabrics along with colorful and informative SPF® hangtags have been on clothing and headwear for companies such as Liz Claiborne, Nike, Reebok, Disney, L.L. Bean and many others. SPF® have become the world’s best selling brand of sun-protective fabrics.
S unday Afternoons was established in 1990 as a small, family-run company creating outdoor products to sell at craft fairs, open-air markets, and trade shows. In addition to selling, we often found ourselves taking notes for new styles, colors, and functional designs from folks who lived and worked outside in the sun. Their philosophy was and still is to create products that really perform. It is with our customer's input and suggestions that we have developed a line that truly addresses the needs of those people who work and play in the outdoors. We still love to hear from our customers and welcome their comments.
Protection Zone has solved the problem of frequent applications of sunscreen with their new long sleeve rash guards and boy suits that fully cover and protect children from the sun. These UPF 50+ longsleeve rash guards and body suits allow for children to be out in the sun, for any length of time, and have their entire body protected.
Since 1986, we've been your one-stop destination for the world's first and foremost brand of quality Sun-protective Sunscreen Hats & Accessories for the entire family. And in this time, we've earned numerous accolades to mark our pedigree as The Award Winning "Sun Savvy Style for Smart Skin". This is also where you find ‘sunsational fun-in the-sun apparel that enables sun-savvy attitude. Sunveil helps to ensure that - Getting there is indeed half the fun!
With Tilley Endurables, travellers have enjoyed dependable clothing that can withstand whatever the world has to offer since 1984. While function is important, it's not at the expense of comfort, and we've made sure all our Tilleys age ever so gracefully. Simple to clean, too. We aim for clothing you can launder in a hotel sink in the evening, hang to dry, and wear neat and ready to go to breakfast. The Tilley Hat - namely that it is designed to sit low on the head of the wearer, thus providing substantial protection from the sun and rain - Tilley Hat silhouettes and fabrics have been rated to provide the highest level of UV protection.
After many months of research and development Umbrellas Made-EZ is very excited to offer what we believe to be the first and only portable umbrella and canopy curtain on the market. Designed by a mom, and now a mom-inventor, the ezShade offers many more shady options for life in the sun. The ezshade blocks over 99% of UVA & UVB rays, instantly attaches to any umbrella, is easily adjustable and lightweight. Perfect for the beach, ball games, picnics, camping and school functions.
updated February 11, 2010