OUR STORY
About Us
We’re Kip and Marleigh Sayers, and our journey to creating modern, stylish, and functional sun-protective clothing began on an unforgettable road trip around Australia in 2012. For a whole year, we explored the land and sea, chasing the best adventures this beautiful country has to offer. It was pure magic — except for one thing.
We quickly realized that quality sun-protective clothing was hard to find. The options were limited, uncomfortable, and, frankly, not something we wanted to wear every day. So, we decided to do something about it.
In 2013, we launched our first sun shirts, featuring our signature high zip collar, large zip pocket, and thumb holes. By 2016, our family had grown to include two adventurous little boys, and so had our business. We expanded into childrenswear and launched our women’s brand, MALi Designs. In 2021, we welcomed our daughter Indiana, and introduced our much-loved sun-safe baby zip rompers — designed to protect even the littlest explorers.
In 2024, we proudly expanded our collection again with the launch of our beautiful A-line sun dresses — offering women a whole new way to stay stylish and sun safe. Our designs continue to bridge the gap between sun protection and fashion, one beautiful piece at a time. We were also thrilled to see one of Australia’s most iconic wildlife warriors, Bindi Irwin, become a repeat customer — a true highlight for us, and a wonderful endorsement of the love and trust people are placing in our brand.
We love spending time outdoors — paddle boarding, fishing, hiking, or simply chasing the kids around the local park — and we know you do too. That’s why we’re dedicated to making sun safety effortless, beautiful, and part of your everyday adventures.
There’s so much more to come, and we’re delighted to have you along for the journey!
Explore our latest collection at www.outdoorclothing.com.au
Marleigh Sayers |Co Founder, Outdoor Clothing Australia
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Our why
Along our travels, and our time in business, we have met many people wearing the battle scars of a life lived outdoors without the proper protection. We have met too many people who have grieved the loss of a loved one to melanoma, and at more than 2,000 Aussies of an almost-entirely preventable disease, we wanted to do our bit.
Did you know, every year in Australia*:
• Skin cancers account for around 80% of all newly diagnosed cancers
• The majority of skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun
• GPs have over 1 million patient consultations per year for skin cancer
• The incidence of skin cancer is one of the highest in the world, two to three times the rates in Canada, the US and the UK.
(*Source: The Cancer Council of Australia)
These are sobering statistics, especially when you consider there are plenty of strategies available to keep you and your loved ones safe. Simply following the 5 steps to sun smarty goodness will be a huge help in preventing a very scary illness from affecting you, or somebody close to you. Remember:
• Slip • Slop • Slap • Seek • Slide
