Skida Steps into the Sunshine with New Sun Protection Capsule

April 7, 2026

The Vermont-based brand builds on existing summer favorites with a three-piece sun collection including pants, a sun shirt, and a sun hat.

Burlington, VT (April 7, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Skida, the Vermont-based brand dedicated to athletic performance and playful self-expression, is stepping into the sunshine. Building on longtime warm-weather favorites including their popular Brim Hat and indispensable Sun Tour, Skida is launching its first dedicated sun protection capsule: a three-piece lineup of UPF 50+ essentials designed for long days under the sun.

While the brand may be best known for its winter hats and accessories, the groundwork for this collection has been building for years. Skida’s community is made up of year-round athletes—skiers and snowboarders who take to the woods, waters, and alpine once the snow melts—and they’ve long brought their Skida gear with them.

“We’ve always been about inspiring people to get outside and express themselves through personal style,” said Skida founder Corinne Prevot. “At Skida, our accessories serve the dual purpose of adding a layer of performance and function while also providing a medium to express ourselves—and that can happen across all seasons.”

Each piece in the collection is built with lightweight, technical fabrics and finished with the whimsical patterns Skida fans know and love. Starting from the top and working down, it includes:

• Packable Sun Hat ($55) A perfectly-sized brim delivers 360 degrees of shade in a crushable, go-anywhere silhouette made from 100% recycled poly poplin with UPF 50+ protection, a cinch cord for adjustable fit, and a neck cord to keep it secure on the move.
• Viska Sun Hoodie ($88) The ultimate sunny-day layer: a slightly cropped, cooling lightweight fabric with UPF 50+ protection, thumbholes, a high neck, a hood, and a zippered back pocket sized for a phone.
• Viska Lightweight Pant ($82) Redesigned for 2026, the Viska Pant features a straight cut from the hip, a refined waistband, and a wider leg with a subtle flare — clean, casual lines that move seamlessly from trail to town.

Available in a selection of Skida’s favorite prints, this collection compliments Skida’s existing UV Collection while expanding into a cohesive, head-to-toe lineup purpose-built for sun protection and all-day comfort.

“We’re doubling down on what our community already loves, with even more options for long days in the sun. We can’t wait to take these pieces out for high alpine adventures, mellow paddles, and everything in between,” said Prevot.

The Skida Sun Protection Collection is available starting April 7, 2026 at skida.com.

About Skida Founded in 2008 by Corinne Prevot, Skida® offers an assortment of outdoor accessories that are vessels for self-expression. Skida’s accessories provide style and function through whimsical patterns and performance materials. Nestled in the heart of Burlington, Vermont, their headquarters manages distribution, production, planning, and design. To learn more about Skida’s fresh perspective, visit www.skida.com.