About Us
About Equatorsun
Our Story
Over 15 years ago, my mother, Annette founded Equatorsun shortly after receiving a melanoma diagnosis. After a few years, Equatorsun was blossoming, and at the same time Annette was struggling with melanoma. In 2009, Annette lost her life, leaving behind, sadly amongst many other things, a mission to prevent skin cancer.
To this day, skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in existence, yet the majority of cases are preventable. It is a matter of educating people about the sun and providing them with proper sun protection.
Sun protection should never be about hiding from the sun though, in fact, Annette founded Equatorsun to enable individuals and families to enjoy the sun safely. Annette found that staying out of the sun completely was not feasible whilst constantly re-applying, greasy suncream was not the best solution (especially when you have 3 kids!). She found UPF 50+ clothing, and it became apparent that it was the solution she was looking for: the versatility of suncream and the protection of almost being indoors! Equatorsun was born.
Not all sun protective clothing is created the same however, meaning Annette pushed for the highest standards and became a distributor of Stingray sun protective clothing, swimwear and accessories. Stingray was the original sun protective clothing brand in Australia, founded in 1986. Their sun protective clothing was so effective that it could protect people facing the harshest sun in Australia. To be more precise, their clothing is rated the highest sun protection factor found in clothing which is UPF 50+, and the clothing is designed to offer maximum coverage and hence, Stingray's sun protective clothing provides excellent sun protection. Because of this, to this day, Equatorsun still sells Stingray sun protective clothing, swimwear and sun hats, and we get many returning customers with every purchase - hopefully you will be one too!
Annette's family have ensured that her legacy lives on and they have continued to spread sun protection across the UK and internationally ever since. We, her family, have seen exactly what skin cancer can do to a person and a family, and we have devoted our time to ensure less people have to face the same fate.
Our Mission: Providing Safety in the Sun
At Equatorsun, we believe that enjoying the great outdoors shouldn’t come at the cost of your health. Our mission is to enable individuals and families to live life under the sun safely. Our sun protective clothing line combines comfort with the most effective UV protection on the market, rated UPF 50+, that allows you to feel confident and protected whenever you and your family are outdoors.
Why Choose Our Sun Protective Clothing?
Our fabrics are specially designed and tested to provide the maximum protection from harmful UV rays for your skin. We provide industry-leading technology used by Australian manufacturers with over 40 years of experience. Specifically all of our products are rated UPF 50+.
We strive to incorporate eco-friendly practices in our operations and product development. Equatorsun's aim is to use materials and processes that are kinder to the environment to allow for a healthier planet for future generations.
Our clothing is not only protective but also unique and fashionable, ensuring you look great while staying safe. Not to mention, they're made with comfort in mind!
We are continuously reinvesting into research and development for new and innovative sun protection. Our goal is to become the solution to UV radiation.
A portion of any profits goes to cancer charities with a particular focus on melanoma, helping to raise awareness and save lives.
Join Our Community & Promote Sun Safety
We invite you to become part of our growing community dedicated to sun safety and healthy living. Join us and share your sun-safe moments with us on social media using the hashtag #Equatorsun. Feel free to message us about anything whether it's your story, a question about sun protection, a question about our products, we are always happy to hear from you! Together, we can inspire others to prioritise their health while enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.