What really happened!
And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
And God saw the light and said: fuck, where's me Picco!
True story.
And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
And God saw the light and said: fuck, where's me Picco!
True story.
The attachable brim that converts your sunnies into a sun visor in seconds
Foldable. On-the-go. Pocketable
Foldable. On-the-go. Pocketable
The Cap Without a Hat
Not everyone likes to wear a cap or hat while in the sun. However, without one, trying to enjoy an activity through the harsh glare of the sun can be distracting, uncomfortable and even cause painful eye strain.
Hey I'm Peter Prestidge
Founder, inventor of The Picco Shade
I designed Picco to cut-out the unforgiving harsh glare from the sun and to especially help those looking for a hat or cap alternative.
We all deserve to get the most from any outdoors activity.
Thanks for dropping by. Grab a Picco Shade while you're here!
We all deserve to get the most from any outdoors activity.
Thanks for dropping by. Grab a Picco Shade while you're here!
Hey I'm Peter Prestidge
Founder, inventor of The Picco Shade
I designed Picco to cut-out the unforgiving harsh glare from the sun and to especially help those looking for a hat or cap alternative.
We all deserve to get the most from any outdoors activity.
Thanks for dropping by. Grab a Picco Shade while you're here!
We all deserve to get the most from any outdoors activity.
Thanks for dropping by. Grab a Picco Shade while you're here!
| I'm on a mission to retire the Aussie Salute. Trying to pay close attention to something you love, (like a nail-biting game of Aussie Rules) and having to constantly salute the sun is annoying and takes away from the game. I'm suggesting we retire the Aussie salute. Send it back outback where it belongs. No flies in our arena and no glare these days either. |
no more blinding moments
Some memories deserve to be kept clear!
Where the Picco Shade works best
It started at the footy but our clients are taking it wherever the sun shines.
Sports
Playing or watching
Football, Walking, Running, Hiking, Golf, Tennis, Cricket, Fishing, Lawn bowls, Boating, Rowing, Snowboarding, Snow Skiing
Football, Walking, Running, Hiking, Golf, Tennis, Cricket, Fishing, Lawn bowls, Boating, Rowing, Snowboarding, Snow Skiing
Home
Gardening , around the BBQ, by the pool
Work
Outdoor vocations, when driving and the visor is inadequate, on the road jobs
Eye health
Sun protection from harmful uv rays, Reduce eye strain, Prevent dull pain or headaches if affected by direct sunlight, No more frowning/squinting caused by the glare (think of the botox savings)
From footy spectator to inventor.
Sitting in the crowd at the footy, watching a cracking game between two arch-rivals. I had a cold beer in one hand and a steaming-hot pie in the other hand, things could not be better. All this and a clear view from the stadium. Football-lovers'paradise!
And then.... The bloody sun! That clear. Gone! And like every other person in the stadium, I just did the 'aussie salute to the sun' as we've always done. But this time was different.
In an attempt to keep that clear view, (beer and pie), and maintain that salute I ended up spilling my beer, pissing off the bloke next to me (sorry dude), it was clear I was not enjoying the game.
And then.... The bloody sun! That clear. Gone! And like every other person in the stadium, I just did the 'aussie salute to the sun' as we've always done. But this time was different.
In an attempt to keep that clear view, (beer and pie), and maintain that salute I ended up spilling my beer, pissing off the bloke next to me (sorry dude), it was clear I was not enjoying the game.
Surely there's gotta be a way to eliminate the glare that "fucks up the experience" Can a man now enjoy his beer, pie and a clear view of the game without having to wear a hat or cap? Really!
Then it was game on. I was on a mission for me and every other man and woman in that stadium!
And that's when the idea for the Picco was born.
Trial and error
I tried countless different types of hats, which just didn't do the job of blocking out the glare. And don't get me started on the dreaded problem of hat hair!
Nothing seemed to work as well as putting my hand above my sunglasses. And then it hit me, like a footy right on the skull! What about connecting something directly on top of my sunnies to shade my delicate little eyeballs from the afternoon sun?
Then it was game on. I was on a mission for me and every other man and woman in that stadium!
And that's when the idea for the Picco was born.
Trial and error
I tried countless different types of hats, which just didn't do the job of blocking out the glare. And don't get me started on the dreaded problem of hat hair!
Nothing seemed to work as well as putting my hand above my sunglasses. And then it hit me, like a footy right on the skull! What about connecting something directly on top of my sunnies to shade my delicate little eyeballs from the afternoon sun?
As the project grew, so too did defining what I wanted the Picco to do for the user. There were nice to haves, good to haves and the Must Haves, Here's where I settled…
Prototyping
I spent the next few years immersed in research and development, trying a huge variety of designs and materials in an attempt to provide the perfect solution and experience. As it turned out, it wasn't going to be as easy as just plonking a bit of plastic on top of a pair of shades. It never is right?
I spent the next few years immersed in research and development, trying a huge variety of designs and materials in an attempt to provide the perfect solution and experience. As it turned out, it wasn't going to be as easy as just plonking a bit of plastic on top of a pair of shades. It never is right?
What I needed the Picco Shade to be and do
Cut the glare
Never again allow the glare of the sun to be the cause of missing a great moment in life.
Retire the salute
Free up the hand that's used to salute the sun to enjoy a beer and Pie while at the game. (Or for the occasional explicit use of one finger).
Easy
Easily rest on top of any pair of sunglasses, be super lightweight, comfortable and not be distracting to wear.
On-the-go
Attach to sunglasses in seconds, be an On-the-go convenience, and flexible enough to fit in your pocket.
On & off field
Can be worn if you're either the spectator or the player.
Sleek modern
Be sleek modern and minimalist. Not over-designed, obtrusive or uncool. And to compliment the design of any pair of shades.
Quality
Use high end plastics that would look and feel quality and be durable enough to be reused thousands of times over.
Your
go-to
go-to
Be the go-to gadget any time the sun's glare is going to dampen an event or experience.
Inclusive
Perfect for all ages and didn't have to be just for sports.
No hat or cap
Cut that glare without the need to wear or lug around a hat or a cap.
No hat hair
Letting hat hair out after a day in the Aussie heat is never going to win you friends. (Unless they're a stylist).
I believe we've managed to these features and benifits together into a great utility. I truly hope the Picco Shade is of great value to you and your lifestyle. And, that pesky glare from the Aussie sun get in the way of a phenomenal clear moment in life.
— Enjoy, Pete.
— Enjoy, Pete.
Gratitude for the Picco
Rob Miller
Perth Western Australia
Great product if you going out to a sunny event and plan on staying longer and you don't want to have to worry about a hat. (Facebook)
Annette Scaffidi
Perth Western Australia
Cuts out the glare instantly and is non obtrusive...Love the fact that they fold up nice and compact to fit in your pocket. The 3 different size grommets are a bonus as they fit all my sunnies… no more hat hair & I can see!!!
Mary Finegan
United Kingdom - Etsy
This is a wonderful solution to my problem with the Sun in my eyes - its fits my glasses so well and is so neat to carry in my bag! The seller was most attentive and shipped it to me amazingly quickly - I can't recommend it highly enough
How to fit the Picco Shade to your sunnies
1
Remove
Remove your Picco from the special protection pouch (Included)
2
Unfold
Unfold and click tabs to secure into the shape of the visor
3
Attach
Slide the arms of your shades into gromits
4
Stickem on ya face!
Enjoy your glare free experience
Click to order
Total:
Check out our instagram
If you dig us, share us
