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Tell Me Your Fave Hat(s) And Why

I've got a favor to ask you: Would you mind telling me your favorite hat(s)? And tell me why did you choose this particular hat? A good sun hat that pairs functionality with style can be elusive....

The Road To Fashion Forward Sun Protection Clothing

I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share the story behind Heliades, your new favorite fashion sun protection apparel brand. For years, I've been on a personal mission to protect my s...

Becoming A Fashion Sun Protection Clothing Designer

When I became aware of the sun's damaging affects to skin, causing premature wrinkles and spots that could become cancerous, I made a commitment to myself to protect my skin every day from UV expos...

UV Sun Gauntlets: Fashionable TiO2 Mineral Fabric For Fierce Sun Protection

Level up your sun protection game with our fashionable and functional sun protection clothing. Indie designed, our style is fashion forward mixing high quality eco-luxe fabric in designer prints an...

Highlight Reel From My Sourcing Trip

Here are some fave highlights from my sourcing trip – lots of cool innovation and sustainability technology in fabric! 💫 Buttons, buttons, buttons. Made from all kinds of recycled stuff includin...

What You Need To Know About Base Tans And Popular Sunscreen Ingredients That Are Actually Bad For You.

Dear Friends and Family, I recently read an article about DIY sunscreens and sunscreen myths trending on Instagram and TikTok due in part to the popularity of wellness influencers. The contents we...

New And Exciting Fabric Prints Here Now!

Don't miss your chance to reserve your pair now. Our new prints are available now! We've got updated info below. These Sun Gauntlets are ready to go. Scroll down to get a closer look at these swan...

Product Environmental Footprint By Fabric Chart

Indie Brand Tips For Starting A Sustainable Fashion Label

 Are you thinking about starting a fashion business? That was me, four years ago in 2018. This is the WHY and HOW I started my small sun protection clothing and accessories fashion label. And WHY...

Together. Humanitarian Aid For Ukraine.

You purchase a pair of blue gloves, heliades* will donate $75 towards aid for ukraine. Through March 31st, when you purchase a pair of Bright Blue Mood gloves we will make a $75 donation* to Heart ...

Style Guide: What to look for in stadium approved clear bags

What are stadium approved clear bags and why use them? If you enjoy attending live sports events such as baseball, soccer and football, or love to hear live music then you've likely heard about cle...

Video: Custom Made Eco-Friendly UPF50+ Sun Gauntlets

Watch our process video of how we custom make our UPF50+ Sun Gauntlets: UV Sun Protection Sleeves and Gloves. We specialize in small batch, custom and hand made UV Sun Gauntlets. Get a behin...