Branded sunglasses are one of the largest emerging markets in the United States currently. Since the United States recovered from a recession and the population once again had money to spend, they were turning their focus to great eyewear. More and more people are protecting their eyes and doing so with style. Branded glasses are a big trend in some of the largest manufacturers of branded sunglasses throughout the United States are recognizing this new trend as well. 

Even within the...

One of the biggest reasons you need custom sunglasses through the whole year is for optimal eye protection. Many of us commonly ignore using sunglasses through the winter months, the fall and the spring. Just because you are planning on spending some time outside, it doesn't mean that you should neglect your sunglasses. Here's some of the top reasons why you need to consider customized sunglasses year round. 

1. They are built to last: Customized sunglasses can last you through the entire...

History of umbrellas is long and eventful. From the earliest appearances of simple palm leaf umbrella, long age of being synonym to wealth, to the modern time when is regarded as general item, umbrellas managed to intersect with our history in many interesting ways. Advancements in technology, changing tastes, and use in religion all enabled umbrellas to grow and prosper, becoming one of the principal ways we protect ourselves from rain. Protection from sun with umbrellas and parasols slowly...

(Reuters) - If it's streaming sunshine outdoors and the sunscreen isn't handy, do as ladies in the past once did and grab an umbrella for shade, researchers say.

According to a U.S. study published in JAMA Dermatology, any fully-functioning handheld umbrella can block more than three-quarters of ultraviolet (UV) light on a sunny day. Black ones do even better, blocking at least 90 percent of rays.

"The umbrellas blocked between 77 percent and 99 percent of UV radiation," wrote Suephy Chen and...