So… How Do We Make a New Solmates Colour?

Ever wondered how we create a new Solmates colour? It might look like a simple decision - “We love this pink. Let's make it.” If only it were that easy! Creating a new Solmates colour involves far ...

How to Recycle Your Solmates Roll-On Applicators

Wondering how to recycle your Solmates when it has finally travelled its last kilometre? Here’s the simple answer: most of your Solmates can go into your household recycling, but if you have the ro...

From Beach Days to School Runs: How One Product Fits Every Part of Your Day

There's a particular kind of morning that most Australian parents know well. It's 8:14am. School bags are half-packed. One child can't find their hat. Another is convinced they already put sunscree...

Meet the New Solmates Refillable Pot

Meet the new 25ml Solmates Refillable Pot - a small but mighty essential designed to simplify everyday life. Perfect for creams, vitamins, jewellery and more, this versatile, reusable container rep...

“If it’s plastic, how is this sustainable?”

It’s a question we get a lot - and honestly, we get it: “If it’s plastic, how is this sustainable?” Here’s the short answer:Because it’s designed to replace single-use plastic, not add to it. It’s ...

3 Years of Sunshine, Smiles, & Small Steps with Big Impact

This month marks three years of Solmates Australia - and what an adventure it’s been. To everyone who’s been part of our journey - from our early supporters and stockists to the families who pack t...

Let’s Talk About Recycled Plastic: Giving Waste a Second Life

Recycled plastic - is it a genuine step forward, or just another case of greenwashing? At Solmates, we like to dig deeper before making choices about the materials we use. Recycled plastic can be a...

We Made It Here – And We’re Proud of It!

It’s Australian Made Week, and we’re rolling with pride – because there’s nothing better than products made with Aussie smarts and sunny heart. At Solmates, we make all our products right here in A...

Making International Women’s Day Count Every Day

As a business founded by two women and powered by a small but mighty team of women, International Women’s Day is very close to our hearts. A global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, ...

Meet the Solmates Team ☀️ Steph C

Meet our beautiful Steph. She holds a special place in our hearts as she has been with Solmates since we first launched. She is a master at all tasks in the warehouse!  Most days she is our packin...

🥈 Silver Winner in the Clean + Conscious Awards 2024

We are very proud at Solmates HQ! Our Refillable Sunscreen Applicators have been announced as a SILVER WINNER in the Clean + Conscious Awards. The Awards celebrate the best clean and conscious prod...

Meet the Solmates team ☀️ Laura Soto

Laura is the Solmates queen of quality, assembly and stock control, making sure we always have enough of everything and each Solmate arrives to you in perfect condition. Laura hails all the way fro...

Solmates and Your Sunscreen

We always wanted our Solmate applicator to be sunscreen-agnostic because it meant that it would fit easily into your life. We get a lot of questions about what type of sunscreens work in our Solmat...

Meet the Solmates team ☀️ Mitchell Brown

Meet the Solmates team – a tight-knit crew who are passionate about sun protection and sustainability. Curious about who created your favourite refillable sunscreen applicator? Get ready for a snea...

Solmates stars in the Good Weekend

"Every so often, a product so blindingly simple and, at the same time, so fiendishly clever lands on our desk that we can't help but fall a little bit in love. And so it was with these gorgeous li...

And that's a wrap for 2023!

2023 has been an amazing year for Solmates Australia and we really couldn’t have done it without you, our lovely customers and community. Your loyalty and support have allowed us to grow, learn and...