Last summer we went to Destin, Fla. and hung out at the beach for a weekend. It was my youngest son’s first time at the beach. He was very excited to see a huge body of water and miles of sand. He didn’t know how to act!

We bought this Sunbrella Pacific Blue 7.5-Aluminum Umbrella to take with us because we didn’t want to spend extra money renting an umbrella on the beach. It turned out to be perfect. It’s light weight and functions just like any hand-held umbrella. I was amazed how well it protected us from the sun. Logan was relieved later on during the day when he was able to take a great nap in the shade.

Today’s shade products are made to withstand harsh sunlight without fading and give you better protection from harmful UV rays; I was used to cheap shade products that were never fully able to give me complete relief from the intense sunlight and heat. Sunbrella awning fabric is one of the best outdoor shading materials on the market. They come with a 10-year warranty against fading and normal wear and tear.

We have since brought the umbrella home and decided to use it as shade for our son’s giant sand box. I haven’t been able to tell the difference between when we first bought the umbrella and what it looks like now! Over a year later, it still looks brand new!