Sun Protection Gifts: The UV Umbrella Holiday Gift Guide
The most useful sun protection gifts are the ones people carry every week. Find your person below: each pick is a UPF 50+ umbrella or holder, with its price and a link to buy.
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- Custom printing orders: order deadline December 4
- All other orders: shipping deadline December 14
Which UV Umbrella Gift Fits Each Person?
Match the gift to how they spend time outside: golf umbrellas for the course, folding umbrellas for travel and daily carry, and clamp-on holders for chairs, carts and bleachers.
| Who it's for | Gift | Why they'll use it | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golfer who walks the course | UV Protection Golf Umbrella | 62" arc, vented canopy, up to 15°F cooler | $64.95 |
| Tall golfer, or one who shares shade | 68 Inch Golf UV Umbrella | 68" arc, the largest canopy, room for two | $69.95 |
| Golfer with a Clicgear or Sun Mountain push cart | Golf Cart Umbrella Holder | Hands-free shade (add an umbrella) | $50.95 |
| Frequent traveler | UV Protection Travel Umbrella | 44" arc, folds to 17.5" | $59.95 |
| Light packer or everyday bag | UV Protection Compact Umbrella | 15 oz, folds to 11.5" | $59.95 |
| Someone sun-sensitive | Large Folding UV Umbrella | 58" arc, big enough for two | $64.95 |
| Beach or camping parent | Chair Umbrella Holder | Clamps to armrests (add an umbrella) | $64.95 |
| Bleacher or sideline parent | Sports Umbrella Holder | Clamps to seat rails (add an umbrella) | $86.95 |
| Businesses, clinics and events | Compact or Travel Sun Umbrella With Custom Logo (Case of 12) | Free 1-color logo, about $35 each | $420.00 per case |
Buying more than one? 10% off 2+ Compact or Travel umbrellas applies automatically at checkout, in any mix of the two.
What Are the Best Sun Protection Gifts for Golfers?
For most golfers, the 62-inch UV Protection Golf Umbrella. The 68-inch model shades two people, and a push-cart holder keeps either one hands-free between shots.
Most golfers own a rain umbrella; few own one built for sun, which makes it one of the rare gifts for golfers who have everything. Silver Solarteck® fabric reflects UV, the navy underside absorbs scattered UV, and a vented double canopy lets wind through.
Golf umbrellas are sized by the arc, measured over the top of the canopy. The shade underneath is narrower, so both figures are given below.
- UV Protection Golf Umbrella, $64.95. A 62-inch arc (53 inches of shade across) that folds to 39 inches, sized for the golf bag.
- 68 Inch Golf UV Umbrella, $69.95. A 68-inch arc (58 inches of shade across, 5 inches wider than the 62-inch), with room for a tall golfer or a playing partner. Approved by the Melanoma International Foundation.
- Golf Cart Umbrella Holder, $50.95. Screws onto a Clicgear or Sun Mountain push cart handle in under 30 seconds. Umbrella sold separately.
Still choosing a size? Compare the UV umbrellas for golf.
Which Sun Protection Gifts Suit Travelers?
The UV Protection Travel Umbrella (44-inch arc, 17.5 inches folded) suits most trips; the Compact (15 ounces, 11.5 inches folded) suits light packers and everyday bags.
The Travel and Compact cost $59.95 each and work in rain too, which makes them practical gifts for travelers. Buying one for each person on the trip? 10% off 2+ Compact or Travel umbrellas applies automatically.
An honest note from one traveler's Amazon review: "Do not buy this thinking it fits in a handbag... I took it to Egypt and it withstood desert winds and brutal sun perfectly." Flying with one? Check the TSA rules for travel umbrellas.
What Do You Give Someone Who Is Sensitive to the Sun?
Shade they can carry. A UPF 50+ UV umbrella blocks 100% of UVB and 99.97% of UVA in lab tests, with nothing to reapply, alongside their sunscreen and clothing.
For someone on a photosensitizing medication, living with lupus, or caring for their skin after skin cancer or radiation, time outdoors takes planning. This gift shows you noticed.
- Large Folding UV Umbrella, $64.95. The most coverage in a folding umbrella: a 58-inch arc, with room for a walking companion.
- UV Protection Compact Umbrella, $59.95. Light enough to carry every day.
"I have Lupus and this umbrella gave me my summer back," one Amazon reviewer wrote. The Skin Cancer Foundation calls shade a refuge between 10 AM and 4 PM, but notes UV still reflects off sand, water and concrete, so an umbrella works alongside sunscreen, not instead of it. More on UV umbrellas for medical conditions.
Buying for yourself or family? HSA and FSA cards are accepted at checkout for the umbrellas; cover depends on the plan. See how HSA and FSA payment works.
What Do Beach and Sports Parents Actually Use?
A clamp-on umbrella holder. It turns a UV-Blocker umbrella into hands-free shade on a beach chair, bleacher rail or sideline seat, so parents can watch the game.
These are gifts for sports moms and dads who would rather cheer than hold an umbrella.
- Chair Umbrella Holder, $64.95. A RAM-mount clamp for beach, camping and stadium chairs and wheelchairs, on armrests up to 2.5 inches wide. Approved by the Melanoma International Foundation.
- Sports Umbrella Holder, $86.95. Clamps onto stadium seats and bleacher rails from 0.625 to 1.5 inches without tools. Made in the USA.
Both come without an umbrella: pair one with the Compact ($59.95) or the Large Folding ($64.95). More ideas for sideline shade for sports.
Corporate Sun Protection Gifts: A Great Idea for Clients and Staff
A logo UV umbrella makes a useful, health-minded corporate gift. UV-Blocker sells Compact and Travel cases of 12 with a free 1-color logo for $420, about $35 each.
Many corporate gift ideas end up in a drawer. A branded umbrella gets used in sun and rain, and shows clients and staff the company cares about their health.
- Compact Sun Umbrella With Custom Logo (Case of 12), $420.00 per case. 42-inch arc, 11.5 inches folded.
- Travel Sun Umbrella With Custom Logo (Case of 12), $420.00 per case. 44-inch arc with a deeper dome, plus a shoulder-strap carry case.
Both include a free 1-color logo imprint and a 1-year warranty. They are sold by the case, so the smallest order is 12 umbrellas: a fit for client and staff gifts, golf outings, conferences and dermatology clinics.
Custom printing orders: order deadline December 4. Questions about your logo? Contact UV-Blocker.
Why Is a UV Umbrella a Gift They'll Actually Use?
It works in two seasons and needs no reapplying: UPF 50+, 100% UVB and 99.97% UVA blocked in SGS testing (AATCC TM183-2020), up to 15°F cooler, and usable in rain.
- Built for sun. The Solarteck® silver coating is embedded in the fabric, not sprayed on, and the patented vented canopy lets heat escape.
- Cooler shade. In one customer's infrared test on Florida pavement, the surface read 125-128°F under UV-Blocker, 141-148°F under a regular umbrella and 171-192°F in direct sun.
- Trusted. Dermatologist recommended and approved by the Melanoma International Foundation.
- Easy to give. 30-day returns for a refund or exchange (shipping charges aren't refundable), a One-Year Limited Warranty for the original owner, and RPET fabric made from recycled plastic.
Ron Walker founded UV-Blocker in 2005, two years after a Stage 1 melanoma diagnosis, so his family could keep enjoying time outdoors safely.
Shop Sun Protection Gifts Before the Deadline
Order umbrellas and holders by the December 14 shipping deadline, and custom logo cases by December 4. Small price to pay. Isn't your health worth it?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers on deadlines, sizes, returns and logo orders before you check out.
What is the last day to order UV-Blocker gifts for the holidays?
Custom printing orders have an order deadline of December 4. All other orders have a shipping deadline of December 14. Ordering early leaves time for wrapping, or for an exchange.
Which UV umbrella is the safest gift if I'm not sure?
The Compact or the Travel, at $59.95 each. They are UV-Blocker's best sellers, fold small for a bag or suitcase, and work in sun and rain. Two or more get 10% off 2+ Compact or Travel umbrellas.
Can a UV umbrella be used in the rain?
Yes. Every UV-Blocker umbrella works in the rain as well as the sun, so the gift stays useful all year, from summer afternoons to winter showers.
Can a gift be returned or exchanged?
Yes. UV-Blocker accepts returns within 30 days for a full refund or an exchange; shipping charges are not refundable. Every umbrella also carries a One-Year Limited Warranty for the original owner.
What is the minimum order for logo umbrellas?
One case of 12. The Compact and Travel logo umbrellas cost $420.00 per case, about $35 each, with a free 1-color logo imprint. Custom printing orders have an order deadline of December 4.
