Custom Umbrellas & Rain Gear
Rain is the only weather that makes people grateful mid-commute. We supply custom umbrellas and rain gear across Europe, golf, folding and automatic umbrellas plus ponchos, fibreglass ribs and windproof frames, panel printing across the canopy, the giveaway that appears in every doorway photo from October to March.
Umbrella weather lab
Slide through the forecast and watch the sky change. Each level shows what the rain is doing, how hard the wind blows and which branded umbrella stays up. It is all real meteorology, except for the last level.
129 products in this collection
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Light enough to live in a bag all year. A 19 to 21 inch folding umbrella opens to roughly 90 to 100 cm across, then folds back into a pouch that can carry your logo as well.
One press opens it at the door and closes it on the way in, leaving a hand free for a bag or a phone. People use it every day, so your logo is seen every day.
A 27 to 30 inch canopy opens to about 115 to 140 cm across, depending on the model: room for two people, or for one person and a laptop bag. It is also the biggest print surface in the collection.
Fibreglass ribs flex in a gust and spring back instead of snapping. Many storm models add a double canopy with vents, so the wind passes through instead of turning the umbrella inside out.
No umbrella, ours or anyone else's, is made for hurricane-force wind. Stay indoors, put the kettle on and let us deliver your umbrellas when the sky has calmed down.
Yes, we really do stock storm umbrellas called Hurricane and Tornado. Both are superb in a storm. Neither is invited to an actual hurricane.
Rain rates follow the rain classes of the American Meteorological Society. Wind speeds follow the Beaufort scale. Canopy sizes come from the product sheets in this collection.
Umbrella studio
Pick a canopy colour, type your brand, choose how many panels to print and the size. The preview updates as you go, and you can copy the spec straight into your quote request.
Umbrella know-how
Six parts decide how long an umbrella lasts and how good your logo looks on it. Explore them below, then see what keeps a crowd dry on a wet event day.
Tap a part of the umbrella to see what to look for.
Usually 190T pongee, often recycled rPET. 190T means about 190 threads per square inch: a dense, smooth weave that takes print well. Some models add UPF 50+ sun protection.
Fibreglass ribs bend in a gust and spring back; plain steel ribs are more likely to buckle. Storm models often add a vented double canopy.
Steel for strength, aluminium or carbon fibre to save weight. Our lightest folding umbrella weighs about 100 g.
Manual, auto open, or auto open and close. Auto models open with one press, which people love at a busy door.
Rubber finish, EVA foam, bamboo or acacia wood. It is the part people touch every day, so it sets the feel of the whole gift.
Folding models come with a matching pouch or sleeve, often in recycled polyester, and many can carry a print too.
When the forecast turns, ponchos and raincoats keep crowds dry, and branded.
Example: SPRINKLE PLA - Biodegradable poncho and bagPocket-sized, one size fits most, handed out at the gate. Choose PLA, LDPE or PVC depending on how long they need to last.
Example: NIMBUS - Poncho in round containerPLA is a plant-based plastic. It breaks down in industrial composting, not in a garden or the sea, so check local rules on where it goes after the event.
Example: PONCHIE - PEVA kid rain coat with hoodHooded PEVA and PVC raincoats, including kids' sizes, for longer outdoor events and family days.
Tell us the model, colour, print and quantity. Catalogue umbrellas usually ship 7 to 14 working days after artwork approval, to all 33 European markets.
UMBRELLAS AND RAIN GEAR FAQ
Four detailed answers to prevent the wrong size, mechanism or performance promise from reaching your recipients.
An 18 inch umbrella is normally a child oriented format. Sizes around 19 to 21 inches prioritise pocket or bag portability. A 23 inch umbrella is the broad everyday starting point for one adult. Sizes from 25 to 27 inches add coverage and a more substantial presence, while a 30 inch golf umbrella creates maximum shelter and brand visibility but needs more storage and transport planning.
The inch figure in an umbrella name commonly describes rib length, while the open diameter is a separate measurement. Two umbrellas sold under the same nominal size can still differ in open diameter, closed length, weight and handle design. For that reason, the actual product specification matters more than the category label.
A manual umbrella is opened by hand and can offer a simple, dependable construction. Automatic opening releases the canopy with a button while the user still closes it manually. Automatic open and close models use the button for both movements, although the shaft normally still needs to be pushed back into its starting position before reuse.
Automatic action is particularly useful when someone is leaving a vehicle, hotel, station or office with one hand occupied. A manual mechanism may suit budget controlled campaigns, children or situations where simplicity matters most. Automatic open and close is convenient for frequent commuters, but the exact action, closing force and safety instructions should be checked on the selected model.
Flexible fibreglass ribs can bend with a gust more readily than rigid components. Vented or double canopies may allow pressure to escape, and some frames are designed to recover after inversion. These are useful construction features, but no single word such as storm automatically proves the same performance across different suppliers or products.
Ask what was tested, how the test was performed and whether the result applies to the exact size and colour being quoted. Also examine the shaft, rib joints, tips, handle and canopy attachment because performance depends on the whole construction. No umbrella should be promoted as safe for every severe weather situation.
Folding umbrellas work best when the product must live inside a bag. Full length models are easier to deploy at entrances and can feel more substantial. Golf umbrellas maximise shelter and distance visibility. Inverted designs can help contain the wet surface when entering a vehicle. Transparent canopies preserve the user’s view, while reflective details can improve visibility in poor light when supported by clear product information.
A model sold with ultraviolet protection should have a product specific claim and supporting test basis. It should not be assumed that every dark or coated canopy provides the same protection. Ponchos are often better for festivals, queues, stadium staff and emergency kits because they keep both hands free and can be distributed at scale.
UMBRELLAS AND RAIN GEAR FAQ
Four commercial answers about decoration, artwork, quantities, timing and distribution across European markets.
Screen printing is a common choice for bold logos and limited colour artwork on umbrella panels. Transfer or digital transfer can suit more detailed or multicolour graphics where the material and construction allow it. Sublimation can produce vivid, integrated colour on compatible polyester surfaces, often with colour and product restrictions. Some handles or accessories may support laser engraving or another separate method.
A method available on one umbrella is not automatically available on another. Seams, folds, coatings, reflective areas and transparent substrates affect adhesion, opacity and the usable print area. The quotation should therefore identify the exact method, panel, dimensions, colours and number of positions rather than simply promising a printed umbrella.
Umbrellas create a large moving surface, but that does not mean every panel should be filled. A restrained logo on one or two opposing panels often suits executive gifts, hospitality and premium brands. Alternating or repeated positions can work for events, sponsorship and staff visibility when the identity needs to read from several directions.
Artwork must be assessed on the curved open canopy, not only as a flat rectangle on a screen. Ribs, seams, panel taper and folds change the visual balance. The logo should also be tested from several metres away and checked in the folded position so that important text does not disappear into a crease.
A complete quotation considers the blank product, available colours, quantity breaks, decoration setup, number of print colours, number of panels, artwork preparation, proofing, samples, individual packaging and delivery. A stocked European umbrella with one colour screen print may follow a very different route from a full colour canopy or a bespoke production.
Plan from the date the umbrellas must be in the recipient’s hands, not merely the event opening date. Venue delivery windows, split shipments, country labels and internal distribution need their own time. Stock can also move while artwork is being approved, so the chosen colour and quantity should be reconfirmed before production.
Strong uses include employee commuting, winter onboarding, field teams, hotel and office guest care, property viewings, vehicle handovers, golf and sporting events, outdoor hospitality, trade shows, tourism and community programmes. The common factor is a clear owner or a managed lending point, not merely a large audience.
Northern European campaigns benefit from repeated weather opportunities, but distribution still determines whether the product is used. Issue staff umbrellas before the wet season, place guest umbrellas beside the exit, send event stock directly to the venue and plan where wet returns will stand. A useful item delivered after the rain has little campaign value.
UMBRELLAS AND RAIN GEAR FAQ
Four practical answers about recycled materials, EU product safety, delivery planning and a longer useful life.
An umbrella described as recycled may refer specifically to an rPET or recycled polyester canopy rather than the complete frame, handle, tips and sleeve. Wood or bamboo components can have their own sourcing evidence. Ask for the material composition, scope of the claim and current product documentation instead of treating one responsible component as proof that the entire umbrella is recycled.
Recognised chain of custody schemes such as the Recycled Claim Standard or Global Recycled Standard may support a claim when the supplier, product scope and transaction evidence apply. Standards and transition arrangements evolve, so the current document should be checked for the actual order. Durability, repeated use, replaceable packaging and realistic distribution are also essential parts of a responsible decision.
The EU General Product Safety Regulation provides the general framework for consumer products not fully covered by more specific safety legislation. Safety assessment considers the product’s design, composition, packaging, instructions, warnings and the users who may be exposed. Identification and economic operator information support traceability and corrective action when required.
For umbrellas, practical review can include opening and closing hazards, tips, small components, child suitability, material information, intended use and any performance statement. Requirements depend on the product and market, so a logo must never be treated as replacing supplier documentation, risk assessment or required information.
Folding umbrellas pack densely and are easier to include in staff or travel kits. Full length and golf umbrellas create long cartons that may need different storage, vehicle space and venue handling. Individual sleeves, gift boxes, labels and country splits can increase volume even when the unit count remains unchanged.
Provide the delivery contact, telephone number, access hours, loading restrictions and date the stock can be received. For several countries, confirm quantities and artwork by destination before production. Venue deliveries need a named recipient and a plan for stock that arrives before the event team. Wet return stands and dry back stock also matter once the campaign is live.
Allow a wet umbrella to dry open in a safe ventilated place before fastening it or returning it to the sleeve. Do not force a jammed mechanism, and inspect ribs, tips, shaft and canopy attachment after strong wind. Loan programmes should provide a return area that does not create a slip hazard and should remove damaged umbrellas from use.
An umbrella is not the correct answer for every storm, exposed site or task. In severe wind, lightning, hail, snow or where site guidance restricts umbrellas, people should follow safety instructions and seek appropriate shelter. Ponchos can be more practical for queues, stewarding, festivals and hands free work, although size, material, visibility, reuse expectations and disposal still need planning.
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From a single branded gift to a pan-European rollout, the process is the same: you tell us the idea, we turn it into a clear quote, and we produce and deliver it properly.
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