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Do you use sunscreen when in the sun? Of course you do. But if you are working under the powerful lights used to artificially grow plants—say, legal cannabis—are you taking the same precautions? Because that light can be as dangerous—or even more dangerous—than sunlight. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne spoke with Daniel Jordan, founder of RayWear Clothing Company, who has made it his personal mission to provide clothing that will protect cannabis workers from the harsh environments in which they work.
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Daniel Jordan: Let me start with my personal story, which drove me to start this business. For my family, 2016 was an extremely difficult year. My grandmother lost her battle with cancer, and just months before she passed, both my father and grandfather were diagnosed with cancer. You don’t really understand the impact of cancer until it affects you personally. It changed everything for me. I was living in Las Vegas. I immediately packed my car and drove to San Diego where my family lives. At the time, I was also in a partnership with a dermatologist. We were working to develop a specialized clothing line to protect workers from harmful light radiation, which we know causes cancer. That partnership didn’t work out, but I was able to take those ideas and bring them to fruition with RayWear Clothing Company.
