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Pets love Otentik sunshades
Millions of people around the world suffer from skin cancer conditions that can be minimized or prevented by lowering exposure to the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays of the Sun. According to the American Cancer Society, melanoma skin cancer is often caused by overexposure to the UV radiation from the Sun, and this is an important matter to consider in Costa Rica, a nation that enjoys sunny days just about all year.
Protection from overexposure to the Sun is at the heart of Otentik, a young startup company in Costa Rica that offers a sensible solution to anyone who seeks protection from the sun. The Otentik sunshade is a light-weight and portable sun protection system that is made from an Italian Lycra blend with an ultraviolet protection factor of 50. This special fabric is similar to the one used in certain swimwear and surfer suits; however, the Otentik 50 UPF fabric is lighter and more flexible.
In essence, the Otentik system provides a large area of shade. It consists of two poles, four lines and sandbags (although tent stakes or fixed objects can also be used to anchor the sunshade). The original Otentik shade stands 1.65 meters and can accommodate three to four persons along with their beach chairs. A larger shade stands 2.20 meters high and is ideal for larger parties or for outdoor events such as picnics, races, concerts festivals, etc. A mini Otentik is also available for individual use or for couples.
Otentik sunshades can be assembled in minutes. One of their most attractive features is that they are windproof thanks to their aerodynamic design. As long as the pole end of the sunshade is assembled facing the wind, adequate airflow will prevent the Otentik from flying away even in the windiest mountain or beach spots of Costa Rica.
The Otentik sunshade concept was created in Israel, a sunny country where it has enjoyed success. Aside from Israel and Costa Rica, Otentik sunshades are also distributed in Australia and Europe, where they have also been adopted as promotional items since advertisers can print their logos on the colorful shades. In Costa Rica, Otentik sponsors the National Bodyboarding Association and has been featured in the active lifestyle magazine Tuanix.
The attractive and dynamic design of the Otentik is also perfect for hotels and resorts that wish to provide their guests with comfortable sun protection that is far superior to a flimsy beach umbrella. These shades can be set up in a rental system, and they can be branded with a logo.
Although surfers and beach lovers are natural customers of the Otentik sunshades, they can be used in other settings as well. For example, they can be installed in a backyard or taken to La Sabana Metropolitan Park in San Jose; they can be used by field researchers or by DJs and professional hosts who perform outdoors. Dogs love the Otentik shades as much as they love the beach, and virtually anyone who is concerned about protecting their skin can benefit from this smart UV ray protection system.
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