Coolibar is a privately owned company that designs, manufactures and markets a range of sun protection products, including sun protective clothing, hats, swimwear, sunglasses, umbrellas, sunscreens and sunblocks. It also provides related accessories, including gloves and sleeves, scarves, shawls, bags and towels. The company s medical advisory board provides advice to the company regarding ultraviolet radiation, sunburn and the science of detecting, preventing and treating skin cancer and other related medical disorders, such as lupus. Coolibar has won the Sun Safety Award from the American Academy of Dermatology. Founded in 2001, the company maintains its headquarters in Minneapolis.