Frequently Asked Questions

At Umbrashield, our prime focus is to deliver top-notch quality, whether in terms of lens or in terms of headband for the comfort is undeniable. Practical testing of products and implementing necessary changes over time has made us come up with a unique, stylish yet utmost comfortable creative product. The adjustable hook on the back of the headband makes it a universal fit for all.

Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) indicates how much UV radiation (both UVA and UVB) a material allows to reach your skin. For example, UPF 50+ fabric like the one in our jacket and scarf blocks 98% of the sun’s rays and allows 2% (1/50th) to penetrate, thus reducing your sun exposure risk.

Unlike sunscreen, which needs to be stored, repurchased frequently, and applied multiple times a day, wearable UV protection offers long-lasting sun safety with a one-time investment. Additionally, sunscreen contains chemicals that can clog pores and cause breakouts, while wearable sun protection eliminates these risks.

Yes, all UV shields provide a minimum sun protection of 99% from UVA/UVB/UVC rays. However, different tints on the lens might increase UV protection by 0.3% to 0.6%, making it 99.3% to 99.6% UV protectant. All our shields are made with the same process and use the same UV filters.

The reflective finish on the shields will easily show fingerprints, oil, or any kind of dust. In order to keep the shield clean and dust-free, we suggest wiping it with a muslin cloth or any kind of lens-cleaning soft cloth that you have at home. We also recommend testing a small patch by cleaning first in order to ensure seamless cleaning.

To make our UV shields more user-friendly, we have made our adjustable straps at the back of the headband. A little hack to adjust the size of the headband can also be by applying a little heat through a hair dryer, which will warm up the insert inside the sleeve and allow you to make it larger or smaller.

A face shield or a UV shield is easily available at Umbrashield www.umbrashields.com. Their UV face shield is ideal to protect oneself from harmful UV rays when exposed. It’s lightweight, easy wear and stylish.

A face shield can be worn on the forehead like a visor and can be fixed with a hook on the back of the headband. Because of sweat-absorbing dri-fit fabric on the headband, it can be worn for long hours in the sun. The UV Protective Face Shields | Sunshield can be worn up like a visor or can be worn down to cover the full face.

When buying a face shield, one must keep in mind that the shield is comfortable and can be easily carried. It should be of UPF 50+ accreditation and should also be heat and blue light resistant.

A UV jacket or a UV scarf can be washed in cold water. It can be either washed in a machine or with hands.

Like any other outerwear, jackets and scarves can be easily styled with any combination of garments. It can look good with formals, casuals, or even athleisure. It can be styled as per one's personality.