SAY GOODBYE TO
SUNBURN & KEEP SAFE IN THE SUN WITH US!
Welcome to a world where sun safety and style go hand-in-hand.
Here, at Tribe Tropical, we've curated a collection of sun safe swimwears designed to shield you from harmful UV rays, minimizing the risk of sunburns, and ensuring you can bask in the sun worry-free.
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WHY
TRIBE TROPICAL?
- WE UNDERSTAND SUN DANGER first-hand & WANT TO HELP you to protect your loved ones from UV harm
- CHEMICAL-FREE - no blockers, heavy metals, AZO, BPA, formaldehyde & DWR in our swimwear
- QUALITY products and customer service - we value happy customers
- EXCLUSIVE PRINTS inspired by some of Australia’s most idyllic destinations - wear your tropical holiday!
- SMALL QUANTITIES produced to eliminate waste, environmental strain and to maintain exclusivity
- AWARD-WINNING - proud winners of a Good Design Award
- FEMALE FOUNDED by an Australian mother of 3 girls
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MEET THE FOUNDER
Hi! I’m Emily Gradon, an Australian mother of 3 little girls.
I founded Tribe Tropical further to struggles I had finding suitable sun-safe swimwear for myself and my family; I also wanted others to be able to enjoy time in the sun without the consequence of prolonged sun exposure.
Growing up in tropical Papua New Guinea and Cairns as a fair-skinned redhead in the 80s/90s wasn’t always easy – my parents always ensured I was well-covered in the sun, while my olive-skinned sisters and friends ran off to play, but this ‘daggy’ swim attire wasn’t really socially accepted or favourably seen amongst young kids back then, so I was often teased and left to feel outcast – sadly there were none of the trendy, sun-safe swimwear options around then that are available today!
Despite regular use of sunscreen and whatever coverage was available growing up, the damage from the sun became apparent in my early 20s, when I first had numerous basal cell carcinomas (BCCs, pre-cancerous lesions) either surgically removed from various parts of my body, or treated with aggressive, topical, chemotherapy-like treatments lasting up to six weeks in duration. I've since had countless lesions treated and now have skin cancer checks every 6 months.
You can learn more about my journey here