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Skyshield

About Us

Because Pilots Fly
Closer to the Sun

Our shirts are engineered to protect against UV exposure in the cockpit, without compromising comfort, performance, or professionalism.

Skyshield

Meet the Founders

We’re Regan and Dak Rissman, the husband-and-wife team behind Skyshield.

As lifelong Floridians, we’ve always felt most at home on the water. Whether we’re fishing in Islamorada, traveling together, or spending time with our long-haired dachshund, Snorkel, life outdoors has always been part of who we are. Dak’s career as a professional pilot and Regan’s background in executive leadership ultimately brought us to one defining question: Why wasn’t there a pilot dress shirt designed to help protect pilots from UV exposure at altitude?

That question became Skyshield.

Today, we’re proud to introduce the first-to-market pilot dress shirt with built-in UV protection—crafted from premium bamboo performance fabric, refined through a renowned Los Angeles product development team, and thoughtfully designed for the professionals who spend their careers above the clouds.

But this is only the beginning. Our vision extends far beyond one shirt. We’re building a complete pilot apparel brand, expanding our product line, partnering with aviation organizations and companies, and continuing to innovate for the people who keep the world moving. After all, when your mission is built around the sky, the possibilities are limitless.

WHY IT MATTERS

The Sun Doesn't Stop at the Windshield

Cockpit windshields block UVB. They don't block UVA. A pilot flying just 56 minutes at 30,000 feet may receive the same carcinogenic UVA exposure as someone spending 20 minutes in a tanning bed.

Skyshield

“As both a physician and a pilot, I think it’s great to see more attention being given to sun protection in aviation. It’s something that’s often overlooked, and Skyshield is taking a practical approach by building it into apparel pilots already wear.”

- Dr. Jonathan Aker, Ophthalmic Surgeon MD | Pilot | Skyshield Medical Advisor

Built By Pilots

We fly. So we know what a full duty day does to a shirt. Every detail here started as a frustration in the cockpit.

Fabric That Works Harder

Premium bamboo with built-in UV protection. Breathable in the flight deck, still sharp at the gate, and it holds its shape out of a roller bag.

Designed For Every Aviator

Tailored fits for men and women, because the standard uniform shirt was only ever cut one way. Professional apparel should fit the person wearing it.

Details With A Purpose

A Velcro chest pocket with a dedicated pen slot. Nothing decorative, nothing extra. Just what you actually reach for mid-flight.

We Work With Pilots Who:

  • Spend long hours flying at altitude and understand the realities of cockpit exposure

  • Want professional, regulation-appropriate shirts that actually perform

  • Care about long-term health, comfort, and protection—not just appearance

  • Fly Part 91, Part 135, or professionally for a living

  • Appreciate gear that’s been pilot-tested and thoughtfully designed

  • Believe small upgrades can make a meaningful difference over time
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