Children need plenty of outdoor play time for healthy development, but as caregivers, we need to encourage sun safety. The health risks associated with overexposure to ultraviolet radiation are largely preventable.

• Mighty Shades provide effective shade over the heart of any playground—large or small.
• Mighty Shades block up to 97 percent of all ultraviolet radiation.
• Mighty Shades provide shade that is up to 20° Fahrenheit cooler than the surrounding area. This helps prevent the overheating of play surfaces, like stainless steel slides, that might otherwise burn tender skin and makes hot summer days more comfortable for child and caregiver alike.
• Mighty Shades can be installed over existing playground equipment.
  
• Mighty Shades can endure even the harshest weather conditions and withstand wind speeds up to 170 miles per hour.
  
• Mighty Shades are made from high-density polyethylene with ultraviolet additives. The fabric is specially-knit for a consistent shade pattern and ultimate fabric stability, preventing fraying, even when cut.
  

Did you know?

• Up to 80% of ultraviolet radiation passes through haze, fog and thin, light and fair-weather clouds. This means children can get a sunburn on a cloudy or hazy day.
• Children’s delicate skin is highly sensitive to ultraviolet radiation. It can take less than 10 minutes for their unprotected skin to burn, making sun safety necessary even during recess time.
• Children receive up to 80 % more ultraviolet radiation if they are on or near a surface that reflects the sun’s rays. Sand, cement, snow and water are highly reflective.
• Many playgrounds in schools and parks are surrounded by sand in the form of safety surfacing, increasing a child’s exposure at each play time.
• Ultraviolet radiation is at its peak between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.—the same time that most children are playing outside on playgrounds at school or in childcare setting.