Car sun shades · OEM & wholesale
Car sun shades windshield, umbrella and side-window shades for your brand
A car sun shade is a summer staple: it sits behind the windshield while the car is parked, and it is one of the most printable, giftable and promotable car accessories. GearForge supplies car sun shades — accordion and twist-fold windshield shades, umbrella-style shades, side-window and rear-window shades — to auto accessory retailers, distributors, dealerships and e-commerce sellers, with your print, size range and packaging. Materials and sizes are specified per SKU; no UV-blocking or heat-reduction figures are published on this page. Winter products are in winter car accessories.
- Accordion, twist-fold and umbrella windshield shades
- Side-window, rear-window and baby-seat window shades
- Reflective, bubble-foil, coated fabric and mesh materials
- Size ranges by vehicle class; your print and logo
Sun shade types we supply
- Accordion (fold-up) windshield shades — bubble-foil or laminated reflective panels that fold flat; the classic auto-parts-store SKU and the easiest to print.
- Twist-fold (pop-up) shades — spring-wire frames with fabric panels that twist into a small pouch; popular online.
- Umbrella sun shades — open like an umbrella behind the windshield; compact storage, strong e-commerce seller.
- Side-window and rear-window shades — static-cling, suction-cup or sock-style mesh shades for family and rideshare buyers.
- Vehicle-specific shades — cut to one windshield outline from your fitment list, with a sensor / mirror cut-out.
Materials
Common constructions are bubble-foil (reflective film around an air-bubble core), laminated foam, silver-coated polyester or nylon on a spring frame, titanium-silver coated umbrella canopy fabric, and mesh for side windows. Edge binding, frame wire, rib material for umbrellas and storage pouches are specified per SKU. Any UV-protection, heat-reduction or temperature claim needs test documentation for that material and SKU — we do not publish such figures. See the sourcing guide.
Sizes and fit
Universal shades are sold in a size range by vehicle class (compact car, sedan, SUV / pickup, large truck / van), and the retail pack carries a sizing chart you approve. Vehicle-specific shades follow a windshield template from your fitment list. Send the sizes you want to cover; we confirm dimensions on the sample.
Printing and promotional programs
Sun shades carry full-panel prints well: brand logos, dealership names, sports and licensed designs (you supply license rights), and promotional giveaways. Print method — screen print, heat transfer or printed film — depends on the material. Packaging ranges from a PE bag with header card to a printed sleeve or box.
Typical car sun shade specification (configurable)
| Item | Options buyers usually specify |
|---|---|
| Style | Accordion, twist-fold (pop-up), umbrella, side / rear window, vehicle-specific |
| Material | Bubble foil, laminated foam, silver-coated polyester / nylon, mesh |
| Sizes | Range by vehicle class or a vehicle-specific template |
| Fixing | Sun visors, suction cups, static cling, sock / sleeve fit |
| Branding | Full-panel print, logo print, woven label, printed storage pouch |
| Packaging | PE bag + header card, printed sleeve, color box, marketplace labels |
Common formats for quotation — not UV, heat-reduction or temperature ratings. Test documentation is arranged per SKU and per order on request.
Customization options
Style & size range
Accordion, pop-up or umbrella; sizes by vehicle class.
Material
Bubble foil, coated fabric or mesh; frame and binding colors.
Your logo, full-panel artwork or dealership promo print.
Packaging
Header bag, sleeve or box with sizing chart and barcode.
No certifications, test data or performance figures claimed. We describe what each product is made of, how it works and how it can be customized. We do not display certification marks or listings, publish test data, factory capacity or customer cases on this site. Test reports and certification documentation can be provided or arranged per order for the buyer’s market, as the brand owner requires — including electrical documentation for 12 V heated seat covers and car air purifiers. No health claims. Labeling and claims are the brand owner’s responsibility.
Frequently asked questions
Accordion or umbrella sun shade — which sells better?
Accordion shades are the long-standing store SKU and the cheapest to print; umbrella shades are compact and popular online. Many retailers carry both in two or three sizes.
Do your sun shades block UV or reduce cabin temperature by a set amount?
We publish no UV-blocking, heat-reduction or temperature figures. Any such claim on your packaging needs test documentation for that material and SKU, which can be arranged per order.
When should we order sun shades?
They sell ahead of and during summer in each market, so brief early enough for sampling and production before your season; lead time is quoted per SKU.
What is the MOQ and lead time?
Both are quoted per SKU. MOQ depends mainly on the product (an existing universal pattern vs. a vehicle-specific or new pattern), material and color, logo method, packaging and the documentation your market needs; lead time depends on customization, sampling and season — sun shades sell ahead of summer and snow covers ahead of winter, so seasonal programs need to be briefed early. Send your quantities and we confirm both on the quotation — see also the packaging & MOQ section of our sourcing guide.
Are your products certified or tested?
We do not display certification marks, listings or test data on this site. Test reports and certification documentation can be provided or arranged per order for your market, as your brand requires: tell us the destination market, sales channel and the standard or document your retailer, marketplace or distributor asks for, and the quotation confirms which documentation applies to each SKU and how it is obtained (existing reports for a product, or testing arranged with a third-party laboratory). See the compliance process in our sourcing guide or ask on the inquiry form.
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