Facekini

The Facekinis are made of lightweight, synthetic fabrics such as polyester.

With the mercury rising above 35 Celsius and the surface temperature soaring as high as 80C in some parts of the country, residents and visitors have taken to carrying portable fans and covering themselves up to avoid getting a tan.

Chinese designer Zhang Shifan, first made worldwide headlines in 2004 for creating a 'facekini' , a unique swimwear to protect face from the harsh sun.

The Facekinis are made of lightweight, synthetic fabrics such as polyester.

With the mercury rising above 35 Celsius and the surface temperature soaring as high as 80C in some parts of the country, residents and visitors have taken to carrying portable fans and covering themselves up to avoid getting a tan.

Chinese designer Zhang Shifan, first made worldwide headlines in 2004 for creating a 'facekini' , a unique swimwear to protect face from the harsh sun.