About Some Sun

Sun protection, simplified.

Some Sun was created around the concept protecting your skin shouldn't require a complicated routine or a wardrobe you don't love.

My dad was diagnosed with melanoma when I was in my early twenties, making sun protection a priority for me. Later, after developing an allergy to chemical sunscreen, I turned to UPF clothing more heavily—but found that most options were technical and utilitarian, designed for function rather than the way I actually wanted to live and dress.

Why couldn't sun-protective clothing be beautiful, comfortable, and easy to live in?

SCIENCE. DESIGN. BETTER MATERIALS.

That question brought together the different parts of my background.

I started my career in biochemistry, where I developed a love of science and materials. I later led sustainable fibers at Calvin Klein, deepening my understanding of textiles, performance, design, and more responsible material choices.

I created Some Sun to solve a problem I couldn't find a good answer to: how to make UPF 50+ clothing that feels as considered, comfortable, and beautiful as the clothes you already love—so protecting your skin becomes part of getting dressed, not another thing to think about.

Mary Ellen (founder)