What is the Sunsha?

The Sunsha is a personal, portable beach shade, handmade in Portugal, designed to protect one person's face and head from direct sun. It weighs about 1 kg, uses UPF50+ fabric and sets up easily and quickly — with no heavy frame or complicated assembly.

Sunsha set up on the beach — personal shade for the face and head, handmade in Portugal

How it works

Unlike a traditional beach umbrella, which has to be planted in the sand and takes up a lot of space, the Sunsha creates a shaded zone dedicated to the most sensitive part of the body: the face and head. It's light, compact and fits easily in your beach bag, going with you wherever you need shelter from the sun.

What the Sunsha protects (and what it doesn't)

The Sunsha is designed to protect one person's face and head from direct sun exposure. It does not cover the whole body or replace other forms of protection. For the rest of the body, we always recommend using sunscreen and suitable clothing. Think of it as an extra layer of shade for the most exposed and delicate area, to be used together with your usual beach sun care.

Key features

  • UPF50+ fabric protection
  • Weighs approximately 1 kg
  • Folded dimensions: about 39 x 34 x 6 cm
  • Portable and compact — fits in your beach bag
  • Easy and quick to set up
  • Handmade in Portugal
  • Designed for one person (face and head)

Folded Sunsha — folded dimensions of about 39 x 34 x 6 cm, fits in your beach bag

Who it's for

For anyone who spends time at the beach and wants to shelter their face and head from the sun without carrying a heavy umbrella — on beach outings, while waiting in the sun, or whenever a light, portable shade is needed.

Handmade in Portugal

Each Sunsha is handcrafted in Portugal by SOKATREND DESIGN, LDA, and comes in a family of models inspired by Portuguese beaches — Cascais, Arrábida, Guincho, Ericeira, Comporta, Sintra, Caparica, Nazaré and Sagres.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Sunsha?
A personal, portable beach shade, handmade in Portugal, that protects one person's face and head from direct sun.

Does the Sunsha protect the whole body?
No. It protects the face and head. For the rest of the body, always use sunscreen and suitable clothing.

How much does it weigh and how big is it folded?
It weighs about 1 kg and, folded, measures approximately 39 x 34 x 6 cm — it fits in your beach bag.

Is it hard to set up?
No. It sets up easily and quickly.

What is it made of?
UPF50+ fabric, handmade in Portugal.

Where can I buy it?
At sunshastore.com.