What Are the Different Types of Umbrellas

What Are the Different Types of Umbrellas

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What are your options for umbrellas? Which one is right for you?
Umbrellas are used on a variety of occasions, on the walk, on golf courses, in hotels, in cafes, on the beach, and more. Umbrellas are very common in our lives, let us understand the different types of umbrellas together.

1. Golf Umbrella

A golf umbrella is an umbrella larger than 50 inches. golf umbrella providing full coverage for an outdoor event and typically used by golfers and other sportsmen.

A golf umbrella can completely protect golfers from rain and sun. It is designed to be much larger than a normal umbrella and protects golfers and their backpacks. Although originally designed for golfers, But now golf umbrellas are widely used elsewhere.

Most golf umbrellas range in size from 54 to 68 inches (with an opening diameter of about 122 to 152 cm), while some are up to 84 inches (with an opening diameter of about 76inch). To prevent umbrellas from being too heavy, umbrellas are usually made of fiberglass frames. The ribs of the umbrella are also made of this material. In addition to being lightweight, another advantage of using fiberglass is that it makes the golf umbrella stronger.

The double vented layer of the golf umbrella canopy helps prevent strong winds from rotating the umbrella inward.

2. Telescopic Umbrella (Folding Umbrella)

the telescopic umbrella is that the umbrella Shaft (Pole) is retractable, In China we call it folding umbrella.

In a telescopic umbrella, there is 2-telescopic, 3-telescopic, 4-telescopic, 5-telescopic style.

Common telescopic umbrella is a 3-segment Shaft (Pole) telescopic umbrella. When the umbrella is closed, 3 Shafts (Pole) are retracted into one pole. At the same time, long ribs are also made up of 3 ribs.

5-segment Shaft (Pole) telescopic umbrella is the shortest. They are easily foldable and can fit into a handbag or glove compartment. Their small size and foldable nature also allow you to easily carry them in

3. Straight Umbrella (Non-Folding Umbrella)

Straight umbrellas are the most classic umbrellas with a long history. Golf umbrellas and folding umbrellas are derived from straight umbrellas.

The straight umbrella includes four basic parts, ribs, Canopy, Handle, pole. Each part has its own function. Straight umbrellas come in many sizes. After the measurement, most of them range from 38 inches to 50 inches. For many years, straight umbrellas have been widely used umbrellas worldwide. These umbrellas have good quality and cheap price, so they are loved by many people.

4. Dome Bubble Umbrella

Dome Bubble umbrella is Dome Bubble shape umbrella. The structure of the Dome Bubble Umbrella is similar to the hemispherical structure. Dome Bubble Umbrella has changed the link position of short ribs with long ribs. The link position of ordinary umbrellas is in the middle of long ribs, but The link positon of Dome Bubble Umbrella is above the long ribs. So when long ribs are bent, the umbrella can form a Dome bubble shape.

1. Dome Bubble Umbrella is more secure
The opening diameter is smaller than the ordinary umbrella. When the umbrella is opened, the vertical height of the ribs is higher. The outer edge of the umbrella will extend down to the chest. Whether the raindrops straight or blows to the side in the strong wind, No one Users will touch the rain.

2. Dome Bubble Umbrella is more fashionable
Traditional umbrellas are rather bland and boring. Dome Bubble Umbrella has a style and a transparent fabric, which can be matched with fashion accessories. Of course, these umbrella transparent fabrics can be custom-designed.

3. Dome Bubble Umbrella usually uses transparent fabric, so the field of vision is wider.

5. Child Umbrella

Child umbrella is an umbrella specially designed for children. It is small in size, light in weight and colorful in color. The handle and canopy have special designs to attract children's interest. Tips use larger round plastic tips to prevent them from stabbing children's eyes.

Children umbrellas generally use plastic umbrella frames and plastic handles. Plastic materials can be easily customized in color. the canopy can be made into various shapes, such as Panda, Owl, Pig, Lion, Snake, Sheep, Penguin, Rabbit … etc. 9 (You can check more pictures in Towum). At the same time, the handle can also be customized to different shapes. With the development of technology, now we have abandoned Tips, we have replaced the tips with round corners, please see the right picture.

6. Inverted umbrella (Reverse Folding Umbrella)

Inverted umbrella uses double canopy. When the umbrella is closed, the outer canopy is wrapped by the inner canopy. This unique reverse folding mechanism can protect you from getting wet, especially when getting off or getting on the car. It also prevents water from spilling across the floor and prevents damage from strong winds.

Over time, people found that umbrellas were voluminous and the double-layer canopy made umbrellas heavy, so reverse folding umbrellas came into being. The folding reverse umbrella is small in size and uses a single layer of canopy. The tail ribs use the reverse mechanism of the inverted umbrella. When the umbrella is closed, the canopy inside the tail ribs wraps the entire umbrella to prevent rainwater from flowing out.

7. Patio Umbrella

Patio umbrella is a large umbrella specially made for outdoor leisure use. Often used in the backyard, pub, cafe, swimming pool... Etc.

Patio Umbrella is mainly made of three different materials: wood, iron, and aluminum. Aluminum is the lightest, with the smallest size is 64 inches and the largest is 118 inches. These umbrellas are very large and difficult to move and will be fixed in a place outdoors. The canopy of other umbrellas will be sewn together with the frame, but the canopy of the Patio umbrella can be easily replaced.

8. Beach Umbrella

A beach umbrella is a large umbrella that provides shade and rain protection on the beach or lawn...Etc.

Common sizes for beach umbrellas are 72-80inch umbrellas and 88-112inch umbrellas. Generally, 72-80inch beach umbrellas can accommodate 2 people, and 88-112inch beach umbrellas can accommodate 4-5 people. Beach umbrellas are mainly made of 4 different materials: iron, aluminum, fiberglass, wood.

9. Clear Umbrella

Clear Umbrella uses transparent fabric. Transparent fabric is mainly made of two materials, one is PVC and the other is POE. These transparent fabrics can only be printed by silkscreen, not digital or sublimation.

It is not difficult to understand that using a transparent umbrella will make your eyes wide. No matter what umbrella you use, as long as it is not a transparent umbrella, most of your vision will be blocked. You can not only enjoy the scenery in the rain, but also the most basic traffic lights. See in time. In addition, the roads in Japan are generally narrow and the population density will be relatively large. If you do not use a transparent umbrella, if you raise it slightly, it will be easy to hit the umbrella on others, and the splashed body will be rain. In order not to bother others, the Japanese use transparent umbrellas whenever possible.

10. Drink Umbrella (Cocktail Umbrella)

Cocktail drink umbrellas are small umbrellas made of paper and Wood. They are placed in drinks or wine glasses for decoration. Also used in desserts or other foods.

Canopy is made of paper and can be printed on various patterns. The ribs are made of wood to provide flexibility and articulation, so the umbrella can be stretched like a regular umbrella. To prevent the umbrella from folding spontaneously, a small plastic retaining ring is usually placed against a wood pole.

11. Color Changing Umbrella

The color changing umbrella uses a new type of ink, which is a color changing ink. In the sun, the pattern will be hidden. When it rains, it will appear

The discoloration is a physical principle. When water molecules are encountered, the reflection and refraction of light are changed and the pattern can be seen. Similar to changing color with temperature.

12. Oil Paper Umbrella

The production of oil paper umbrellas is all handmade, including cutting bamboo sticks into thin slices, combining umbrella stands, peeling, painting and drying.

Oil paper umbrellas first appeared in China about 2000 years ago. Oil paper umbrellas are also traditional wedding supplies. In traditional Chinese and Japanese weddings, the bride is covered with a red oil-paper umbrella to resist evil spirits. Purple umbrellas are a symbol of longevity for the elderly, while white umbrellas are used for funerals. Oil-paper umbrellas are also used as props for traditional Japanese dance and tea ceremony.

13. Pocket Umbrella

Pocket umbrella is an ultra-light mini umbrella that fits your jacket pocket, blazer pocket or pants pocket.

Elaborate craftsmanship makes this umbrella weigh only about 7 oz. Mini design allows this umbrella short enough (6.6 inches) to fit perfectly in your bag. Light and small, this umbrella is perfectly portable for anyone! Mini size and ultra-light, this umbrella is quite convenient to tote around you anytime anywhere. Stylish look plus various bright colors for you to choose to make this umbrella a perfectly ideal gift to your family, friends, and colleagues!

14. Hat Umbrella

The hat umbrella has a typical umbrella canopy, with ribs supporting fabric or plastic covering. The canopy is connected to the headband through four short shafts on every other rib to keep the canopy above the head. The canopy is usually foldable, with ribs and fabric folded around the headband pole.

This Fun Umbrella Hat Folds Up Just Like an Umbrella for Easy Travel. There is an Adjustable Elastic Inside for All Head Sizes. Comfortable fit. Elastic headband fits nearly all head sizes with ease. Use As a hat or as an umbrella. Stylish and functional. The practical design keeps you dry while keeping your hands free. Perfect for keeping your head dry on rainy days or keeping it shaded on sunny days.

The above is just a list of common umbrellas, and some special umbrellas such as car umbrella stroller Umbrella, Twins Umbrella. . . ect.

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