Emma T:

The Sun Suit is a UV ray-detecting bathing suit that tracks the protection offered by sunscreen over time. Research shows that although Vitamin D and sun rays are vital to human health, overexposure poses a dangerous risk of obtaining long term health conditions, such as cancer, skin damage, and more. The idea of the bathing suit alarm is to delay the full reaction of photochromic ink to 80 minutes, so that once the color is fully developed on the suit, users know to get out of the sun and reapply sunscreen. By incorporating zinc oxide, which according to research is the only UV filter, the reaction of the photochromic (sun reactive) ink is delayed. 

Not only does this bathing suit protect consumers from the possibility of health damage, it can also be used for those already struggling with damage, who need to time their exposure. Sun Suit focuses on reminding users to reapply sunscreen by changing from white to blue, and it can be used by anyone who is interested in protecting themselves from risk of sun exposure. Combining zinc oxide, the chemical used in sunscreen to protect human skin, with the photochromic ink delays the reaction of the ink. Essentially like applying sunscreen to the bathing suit as a visible demonstration of what happens to your skin. With Sun Suit, sun protection is no longer an annoying burden during your beach days.

Emma G:

Sunshine produces vitamin D, which supports muscle function and the immune system. However, harsh UV rays can lead to painful sunburns, cancers, diseases, and other harmful consequences. Therefore, anyone exposed to UV light from the sun is at risk.. Sun Suit is a photoreactive bathing suit that alerts the user to re-apply sunscreen after being outside for 80 minutes.Currently, there are few products on the market that combat this issue, and the creation of Sun Suit led to much more talk surrounding UV damage. 

Sun Suit uses Zinc Oxide to filter out the sun’s UV rays. In consequence to 80 minutes of exposure, a chemical reaction causes the compound to change color, informing the user to reapply sunscreen.  After a retreat from the sun, the ink will gradually return to its clear state, indicating a readiness to return outside.