At Coolibar, we are honored to announce our sponsorship of the International Women’s Fishing Association (IWFA), a pioneering organization empowering women anglers since 1955. The IWFA is all about caring for nature, teaching others, and building friendships. They’ve become a shining example for women who love fishing. Together, we work to help women enjoy their fishing adventures while keeping them safe and supported along the way....

A Day in the Life of Oscar: A Surprising Call to Adventure Imagine this: you're a technical designer, meticulously refining garment measurements and details, when your phone rings with a proposition to reshape Coolibar's accessory line. That’s precisely what happened to Oscar, now Coolibar’s Category Manager of Accessories. When he was asked if he’d take on a brand-new challenge, it only took him a moment to...

Meet “Melanoma Mom,” a woman whose journey with melanoma skin cancer has inspired countless others to take sun safety seriously. Diagnosed in 2021, she turned her personal battle into a mission to raise awareness about the importance of melanoma prevention. While exploring, she found Coolibar, a brand known for its amazing sun-protective fabrics. It changed how she cared for her skin. To her, Coolibar wasn’t just a...

Embracing Sun Safety at the Nish Outrigger Challenge: A Coolibar Experience When Elijah Bodansky, Coolibar’s Category Manager for the Fishing and Boating collection, arrived at the Nish Outrigger Challenge on Virginia Key, he was met with a sight that surpassed all expectations. Over 400 paddlers, their families, and fans from across the U.S. and beyond gathered to celebrate the spirit of competition and camaraderie. But amidst...

Brittany Groover's Story May is Melanoma Awareness Month, a month dedicated to spreading awareness about melanoma. As part of our mission to keep the world safe from sun damage, support and help protect those who suffer from sun-related medical conditions, and a continued commitment to innovation in UPF 50+ fabric technology to enhance safety and prevention for everyone, we are spotlighting a friend of Coolibar and...

About 8 years ago, I went to the beach around 2:00 PM with a very good friend I had not seen in several years. Needless to say, we had a LOT to catch up on. I wore a comfortable two-piece bathing suit and brought my pop-up tent, because the Florida beach at 2:00 PM in the middle of May is just not a pleasant place to...

When an emergency arises during your commute to work or long road trip, you will be glad you planned ahead with this list of things to keep in your car for safety. What to keep in your car varies slightly depending on your region, but there are several car essentials that apply regardless. Traveling by car is a convenient mode of transportation, but it’s important to...

Have you ever found yourself asking, “What can I use instead of sunscreen”? Maybe it’s the stickiness or the need to constantly reapply that is making you consider something different. The good news is that there are plenty of sunscreen alternatives out there that provide just as much protection while being better for your body and the environment. Sun protection is relevant for everyone, no matter...

By: Stacy Bissell When my 8-year-old daughter, Rowan, was little, she would go up to people on the street to tell them all about her life: her latest adventures, her dreams of running a museum, an animal rescue, being a famous singer and on and on. Then and now, she wants to be seen and to be able to tell her story. Gorlin syndrome is part...