WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT

Our focus is on the identification/invention of quality products that are new, unique and functional. We take the seeds of new ideas through all phases of development: prototyping, designing to cost, field-testing, market research for function and price acceptability, then finally, prepare the item for production.

We are a virtual company - a highly skilled group of individuals with varying areas of expertise, loosely connected yet working together as a team.

We enjoy the benefit of meeting and working with people and partner companies throughout the world - to not only accomplish our objectives, but to assist those we work with to accomplish their goals and objectives as well. This journey includes the building and sustaining of rewarding, and hopefully, long term working relationships with those we meet along the way.

Here are some unsolicited product testimonials we’ve received from our customers:

“I had a wonderful time on my trip to Kenya. The small umbrella was perfect for my travels! Thanks for getting it to me so quickly.” Denise in Bronx, NY
“I love your CAKOON UV-Brella so much; I keep reordering them to give as gifts.” Joyce in Las Vegas, NV
“I loved your little umbrella so much that I also bought your UV-CAP. I think your products are so great because of the high UPF 50+ rating, I have shown them to my dermatologist.” Charlotte in West Bloomfield, MI

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Many fabrics partially block the sun’s ultraviolet rays, but not all fabrics block enough UVR (ultraviolet rays) to be classified as “sun protective”. Our CAKOON UV-MATERIAL has been scientifically developed and laboratory tested for a rating of UPF 50+, the highest rating possible for a fabric. This means our material blocks 99.9% of both UVA and UVB ultraviolet rays (UVR).

Not only has our material been tested for ultraviolet protection - but also for water repellency and flammability. All claims concerning the quality and features of our material have been validated by the test procedures listed below. More...

In the United States, the rating for ultraviolet transmission through fabrics is not regulated. So in order to validate the claim of UPF 50+ and provide confidence to CAKOON customers, CAKOON UV-Material has been tested and certified by the Australian government and licensed to carry the ARPANSA (Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency) trademark for the UPF 50+ Rating.

Australia leads the world in the development of testing standards, codes of practice and guidelines relevant to ultraviolet protection In addition to the certification and testing performed in Australia, independent laboratory testing has also been performed in the US validating this UPF 50+ rating.
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Several factors determine how effective garments are at reducing UVR:

Composition of the fabric: Different materials such as cotton, polyester, and nylon have different natural UVR-absorbing properties.
Weave density: Less UVR passes through tightly woven or knitted fabrics. As shown below the smaller the spacing between the individual fiber strands the higher the protection.

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Following the success of our UV-Brella - our customers began requesting more products using our proprietary CAKOON material - and now we have expanded our line of umbrellas to include a variety of styles and sizes. We have added caps and hats to our product line and we will continue to add additional items in response to our customer’s requests.
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WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT

UV Radiation - What makes an effective sun protective garment?