Scorching summer on the way - protect your children!

Added: (Tue Jun 21 2005)

Pressbox (Press Release) - PROTECT YOUR KIDS THIS SUMMER

Everyone is saying that we are in for a scorching summer so you need to make sure that your kids are protected from the damaging effects of the sun as well as possible. Malignant Melanoma is now the second most common cancer among 15-34 year olds and UV damage to young skins contributes most to later risk1.

Luckily, Splash About products make this quick and easy and give your kids a bit more street-cred than half an inch of white cream all over! With all swim or sun suits at either SPF50 or total sun-block your little ones can be protected while they play or swim.

The designers at Splash About have been involved in sun protection wear since it was first introduced in Europe. Safe in Sun is a UPF 50+ maximum sun protection range of clothes, which are easy wear and easy care (when they are wet, just roll up in a towel, squeeze, unroll and put them back on). Kids love to wear them as they are comfortable and come in a range of funky colours, and parents can feel assured that their youngsters are protected from the damaging effects of the sun.
There is a wide range of styles to suit all ages and needs – even suits with built-in ABS (adjustable buoyancy system) so that your children can be protected while kept buoyant in the water. Not available in the shops, these exclusive products come from the very best designers working with the most advanced fabrics and production techniques in sun and water wear for children. You can even order a hand-made limited edition version of some products!
Visit the website for further details and secure ordering: www.splashabout.net and see the entire range including wetsuits for kids, Warm in Water wear for vulnerable babies and toddlers, sun and water suits for youngsters who need a skin barrier cream and lot more. Splash About also have a really unusual range of baby swim wear that not only looks great but works hard to make the whole experience more comfortable for your baby. Best of all, the entire range offers extremely high levels of sun protection for delicate young skins.
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For further information and funky photographs for product guides or to accompany your summer sun safety articles, please contact Fiona at Pebble Communications on info@pebblecommunications or 01322 624535 or 07932 012606.
Notes for editors
1Cancer Research UK figures.
FABRIC INFORMATION.
Supplex/Lycra: The cottony feel of Supplex with the elasticity and fit of Lycra. Incredibly hard wearing and comfortable due to its ability to allow the escape of perspiration from the body to the outer air. Soft and supple. Rich bright colours that last and last. Keeps its shape wash after wash and dries quickly for added comfort and convenience.
Glossy Nylon/Lycra : excellent sun protection fabric, high quality and stretchy. Our basic range. Strong primary colours . Great comfort, easy wash, fast drying, lots of fun.
SPF FACTOR.
We have Australian certification (ARPANSA) of 50+ UPF (category "excellent") for each of the above Fabrics.
Neoprene: wetsuit material. Acts as total sunblock.
Some of their most popular ranges for summer include:
NEW Safe In Sun FloatSuits
The Water Buddies FloatSuit with the fantastic Adjustable Buoyancy System (ABS) also has UPF 50+ fabric with arms and legs for sun safety while in the water. It does up at the back with poppers to make life easier for parents. The ABS
Available in sizes from 1 to 4 years from £22.50.
Hot Mango (Cerise & Orange stripe) or Blue Lagoon (Royal & Turquoise stripe) in Supplex/Lycra fabric.
Separates (top and shorts)
Available in sizes from 1 to 12 years, from £19.50
Navy and white stripes or Hot Mango (Cerise & Orange stripes) in Supplex/Lycra fabric.
Blue, sparkly pink, or navy in Gloss nylon/Lycra fabric.
One piece (all in ones)
Available in sizes 0 to 3 months up to 4 years, from £17.50
The sleeve colour continues down the back to the waist and there is a deep Velcro opening so they are easy to get in and out of.
Navy/white; Hot Mango (Cerise & Orange stripe), Blue Lagoon (Royal & Turquoise stripe) in Supplex/Lycra fabric.
Blue/red, Blue/lime or Blue and sparkly pink in Gloss nylon/Lycra fabric.