Our Story
I founded Belesun because I am incredibly passionate about skin protection. I love playing tennis, cycling and running outside. However, my skin burns easily and skin cancer runs in my family. Therefore, I want to be able to protect my skin without using sunscreen, which is often greasy and full of chemicals.
I've always been frustrated as an outdoor tennis player at the lack of comfortable, high-tech clothing that protects the areas of your skin that need it most, specifically your face, ears, neck, chest and arms. Belesun introduces comfortable, lightweight, sweat-wicking clothing without zippers or buttons — this maximizes movement and comfort in hot weather.
Given the need for comfortable face masks for protection, I decided to use our Belesun fabrics to create reversible, adjustable face masks and neck gaiters that are great for athletes, exercise, and all-day wear.
Belesun is named after the Celtic god of the sun, Belenos.
- Frances Hopps, Founder & CEO