Abstract: As shown in FIG. 1, there is a sun shade 1, having a sheet material 3 with an envelope portion 4, and an attachment means 9 distinct from the sheet material, the sun shade being such that when it is in use it engages an upper part of a vehicle door, or the window thereof, by way of the envelope portion 4 such that the sheet material 3 substantially covers the window of the vehicle door, and wherein the attachment means 9 can engage a lower part of the door to provide a force to the sheet material to maintain the sheet material in place over the window.