How to Protect Your Neck From Sun — The Sun Dickey

How to Protect Your Neck From Sun — Beautifully. Wondering how to protect neck from sun without sticky sunscreen, bulky layers, or sacrificing style? Meet our newest Sun Dickey — a lightweight, fashion-forward way to protect your neck from sun damage while elevating your everyday look. Designed for effortless daily wear, it  blends beauty, comfort, and serious sun protection in one polished piece.

Crafted from ultra-light UPF 50+ fabric, this Sun Dickey creates a breathable barrier against harmful UV rays while draping softly over the neck and décolletage. It slips on easily, stays comfortably in place, and won’t disrupt your hairstyle or makeup — making sun protection feel simple, not fussy.

Why You'll Love It:

• UPF 50+ sun protection for the neck and chest — a beautiful answer to how to protect neck from sun all day
• Ultra-light, breathable fabric with an elegant drape that feels cool and looks polished
• Easy slip-on design that won't disrupt hair or makeup
• Versatile styling that pairs effortlessly with your wardrobe

Designed for real life, this Sun Dickey makes protecting your neck from sun exposure quick and effortless — offering reliable UV protection to help prevent sun damage where it shows first.

Slip this on, step into the sun, and protect your glow in timeless style!

Explore all Sun Dickeys and neck protection UPF Scarfs here.

Colorway | Light Blue + Multi-Floral Diamond Texture Print

• Collar width (back): 5 3/8 in
• Front length: 13.75 in
• Exquisitely sewn with french seams and finished hem

One Size Fits Most. Hand crafted. One of one.

Made in San Francisco, CA

Our technical UPF 50+ sun protective fabric is engineered for real life — delivering the highest level of UV protection while feeling soft and refined on your skin.

• UPF 50+ fabric blocks 98%+ of UVA and UVB rays (highest rating)
• Independently tested and certified to global standards:
  - AS/NZS 4399 (Australia & New Zealand)
  - AATCC 183 (United States)
• OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 — certified safe for direct skin contact
• Permanent sun protection that won’t wash out or wear off
• Silky-soft, lightweight, and breathable with comfortable mechanical stretch
• Premium performance blends engineered for durability and everyday wear

Fabric Composition

Body: 100% polyester engineered for durability and everyday wear.
Contrast fabric: polyamide and elastane for stretch and flexibility.

Our fabrics are engineered with titanium dioxide (TiO₂), a mineral-based UV blocker permanently integrated at the fiber level. This technology delivers consistent UPF 50+ sun protection that will not wash out or diminish over time.

Clean & Responsible Manufacturing

Our fabric, labels, thread, and trims are independently certified free of harmful chemicals and heavy metals. We partner with mills that use responsible manufacturing practices and meet leading sustainability standards, including bluesign®, REACH, GRS, and ISO 14001.

Made by hand in the San Francisco Bay Area

With titanium dioxide mineral woven permanently into our premium fabric, your UPF 50+ sun protection won't wash out of your Sun Dickey.

Tip: While your UPF50+ Sun Dickey is machine washable, we recommend hand washing with a mild soap to extend product life.

Follow these instructions for machine wash:

• Machine Wash Cold, Delicate Cycle inside lingerie mesh bag
• Hang Dry (they dry fast!)
• No Iron
• No Bleach

Domestic Shipping

Shipping is on us for all domestic orders of $150 or more. Orders less than $150 are charged based on weight. *Free shipping offer may not apply with certain sales.

Curbside delivery is now available for orders within a 5 mile radius.

In stock orders: We strive to have your order processed within 1-2 business days, however due to COVID-19 it is possible your order may experience delays.

Custom and Made to orders:  We strive to have your order cut, sewn and shipped as soon as feasible however it may take up to two weeks to ship.

Once your order ships it generally takes 2-3 days to arrive, and up to 5 days during high volume such as the holiday season.

International Shipping

International orders are charged based on weight and country. The recipient is considered the importer and may be subject to import taxes, customs, duties and fees enforced by the destination country. We are unable to control or predict these charges. Any import taxes, customs, duties and fees incurred are the responsibility of the recipient.

COVID-19 Delays

Due to carrier delays stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, HELIADES orders may take longer than usual to arrive and/or for tracking information to appear. With this in mind, please reach out to your local USPS (1-800-222-1811) or carrier office for details on any delays specific to your local delivery area, as these vary from location to location. 

As always, we are here to help if you need anything else and appreciate your patience and support of our small business during these unprecedented times. Should you have any questions, please email us.