UV-Blocker umbrellas block 99% of UVA and UVB radiation with a certified UPF 50+ rating—the highest protection category recognized by dermatologists.

The SolarTek double-layer fabric uses a reflective silver outer surface to bounce UV rays and a dark blue inner layer to absorb any UV scatter. This is independently verified and exceeds the protection of most UPF clothing (typically UPF 15–30 without specialized treatment).

A UV umbrella complements sunscreen—it does not replace it. The combination provides layered protection that addresses each method’s limitations.

The umbrella covers overhead UV exposure without skin contact (critical when skin is healing), while sunscreen addresses reflected UV from sidewalks, water, and sand. In the immediate post-procedure window when sunscreen cannot yet be applied to the treatment site, the umbrella provides the only topical-free UV protection available.

Patients carry it because it keeps them 15°F cooler—the comfort benefit drives adherence, not the UV protection claim.

Sunscreen compliance fails because it requires repeated action with no immediate sensory feedback. An umbrella is a single-decision protection tool: once the patient picks it up, they’re protected. The tangible cooling effect creates a positive feedback loop that sunscreen cannot replicate.

Yes—a UV umbrella is the safest immediate post-procedure sun protection because it requires zero skin contact with the treatment area.

Unlike sunscreen, which may irritate healing skin or be contraindicated in the first days post-procedure, a UV umbrella provides overhead physical shade from the moment a patient exits your clinic. This is particularly valuable after ablative procedures where the stratum corneum is disrupted.

At $35 clinic cost and $59.95 MSRP, each umbrella generates $24.95 in margin when retailed, with 10 units/month producing nearly $3,000/year.

But the real ROI is in complications avoided. Each PIH case from non-compliance costs 2–4 additional visits, staff time for re-counseling, and potential negative reviews. A $35 umbrella that prevents one re-treatment pays for itself immediately.

Physical shade reduces the incidence of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma flares, prolonged erythema, and compromised wound healing caused by post-procedure UV exposure.

These complications are particularly significant in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types III–VI, where PIH rates after laser procedures can exceed 30%. Physical shade also blocks visible light (400–700nm), which triggers melasma through a different pathway than UV—one that standard sunscreens don’t fully address.

UV-Blocker umbrellas complement UPF clothing by covering the face, neck, and décolletage—the areas most commonly treated in dermatology and least covered by clothing.

UPF clothing protects covered areas effectively but makes no contact with facial treatment sites. An umbrella provides physical shade overhead without touching skin, with the added benefit of 15°F cooling that UPF clothing cannot provide (clothing often increases heat retention).

Yes—every umbrella in the UV-Blocker dermatologist program includes a FREE 1-color logo imprint at no additional cost.

Submit your logo in PNG or SVG format. We create a digital mockup for your approval before production begins. You review and approve the exact placement and sizing before we print a single umbrella. The result is a professional, clinic-branded sun protection tool that extends your brand into your patients’ daily lives.