diff --git a/depends.txt b/depends.txt
index e6a8a70..1ecd549 100644
--- a/depends.txt
+++ b/depends.txt
@@ -1,2 +1,3 @@
 hud?
 hudbars?
+3d_armor?
diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index c840119..9e4842d 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -102,6 +102,14 @@ minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
                 -- dead players don't fear the sun
                 break
             end
+            
+            if (armor.def) then
+				-- protected players
+				if (armor.def[player:get_player_name()].count >= C.min_armor_items) then
+				  break
+				end
+			end
+
 
             local name = player:get_player_name()
             local pl = M.players[name]
diff --git a/sunburn.default.conf b/sunburn.default.conf
index 8ab8e07..1053a87 100644
--- a/sunburn.default.conf
+++ b/sunburn.default.conf
@@ -68,4 +68,9 @@ sunburn.config = {
       ]]
 
     sunburn_threshold = 0,
+    
+    --[[ protection against sunburn with 3D armor. At least how many
+         items are needed for no sunburn
+       ]]
+    min_armor_items = 1,
 }