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Cush'n Shade
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Vendor Commercial
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ASOTVI Review
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March 24, 2008
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 What is it? A personal sun shade to protect the face while sunbathing
Major Claims:
- Can be used on any sun lounger
- Combines Cushion and Sunshade
- Rated 50+ UPF sunshade
This product consists of a plastic frame, an inflatable cushion and two cotton cloth sections. One cloth section contains an interior pocket for the inflatable cushion; the other cloth section serves as the sunshade. We found the product easy to assemble, with instructions conveniently illustrated on the product’s packaging. The plastic frame quickly snaps together with no need for glue, tape, screws, or any other mechanism. Once the frame is complete, the two cloth sections slide on and Velcro strips hold them securely in place.
The lower cushion section holds the inflatable cushion, which resembles a small air mattress, which in a sense is exactly what it is, with a standard air valve as you might see on any inflatable water product. The cushion section also features a long, thick, adjustable elastic strap which can be used to attach it securely to a lounge chair, as we did, and can also be used as a handle to carry the product when not in use.
Attaching the product to a lounger was a simple task, and the elastic band provided a good amount of force; that is, we did not observe the product coming loose during use, but staying firmly in place. The plastic frame holding the two cloth sections (the cushion and the sunshade) fold out to incremental “clicked” positions, so the user can position the product in a variety of angles, as desired, depending on whether the user is lying flat, sitting up, or at any angle in between, and it can also compensate for the angle of the sun at different times of day. The product is also very light to carry (approximately 1.5 pounds), and the elastic strap serves well as a handle if you’re also carrying other items.
With respect to the product’s UV protection capability, the maker of the product provided us with independent test result reports issued from a NATA accredited laboratory of the Australian Government, performed in June of 2006, attesting to an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of “50+”, and the Protections Category rating of “Excellent.”
Conclusion: If you like to sunbathe and get a nice tan on your body, but would like to keep your face out of the sun more and perhaps avoid its damaging effects, and don’t wish to have to apply and reapply sunscreen to your face (especially if you just might happen to be wearing makeup), or just want to stay a little cooler with your eyes in the shade (which can make reading a lot easier), then this is the product for you. We found it to work exactly as advertised.
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Product: Cush'n Shade
Available From: Cush'n Shade Ltd.
Summary:
- Small, lightweight, compact, easy to use
- Fits on any sun lounger
- Provides shade for the face and comfort while sunbathing
$29.95 + S&H
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