SlipIns, which debuted this season, is expanding already, introducing sun-protective wear for children and young teens, available in mid-February.

Styles designed and created by Rick Rickman, who founded SlipIns with life partner Robin Chesnie, will include rash guards with matching boardshorts and boy shorts. Knee-length one-piece suits will have front zippers and long sleeves for overall sun protection. “We pride ourselves in producing our own exclusive prints and making them unique and beautiful,” says Chesnie.

According to Rickman, “We will be creating fun patterned sun hats, which may be worn as an ensemble to the rash guards and shorts or by themselves. We want to be sure that children’s faces are adequately [sun] protected. The collection will be constructed with a proprietary 60+ UPF fabric blend, creating the softest and most comfortable sun-protective water wear in the world.” Kids will not only look stylish, they will be comfortable and protected from the sun’s rays.

In addition, the company is introducing “Mommy and me” fashions for family fun in the sun. This trendy category is planned to be more sophisticated, and designed for older girls and their moms, following in the path of early success for the SlipIns’ adult wear collection. For more information, visit slipins.com.