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The days of cycling tans, white ass for caramel legs and arms, are over. Here comes the era of tanned skin under summer jerseys, Bikunu version.

Braces, t-shirts, swimsuits, shorts marks… If summer rhymes with sun, tan lines are often inevitable. They are also often considered unsightly. This is in any case the opinion of Luc Dessauvages and his wife Alexandra. To remedy this problem, the couple living in Le Cannet (Alpes-Maritimes) decided to create their own brand of “transtanning” swimsuits

Interview BFM Nice Côte d'Azur with Luc Dessauvages co-founder of the BIKUNU tan-transparent swimwear brand. Watch the video.

We all know that getting as much color as possible during the summer is the ultimate goal for all self-respecting vacationers. Whether it's the famous melanin cure or buying pots of milking fat at the pharmacy, we all have this desire to shine as soon as we return from vacation in front of our friends and colleagues. However, unless we practice nudism, we all have the same problem... Tan lines.

It all starts with an observation: tanning in a swimsuit leaves marks. Logical so far, but unpleasant nonetheless. Luc Dessauvages and his wife, Alexandra, both from Cannes, decided to remedy this with their brand of tan-through swimsuits : Bikunu.

Who hasn't dreamed of a fully tanned body without resorting to artificial UV rays or naturism? What are the technical solutions offered by fabric manufacturers to obtain the trans-tanning effect?

You know the SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of your sunscreen, but do you know the UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) of your clothes? The difference between SPF (Sun Protection Factor) and UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) lies mainly in their use and application...

Obtaining UPF15+ certification for its tan-through swimsuits is not just a marketing move, but a real asset that demonstrates the importance given to the safety and well-being of users.