Ribs are attached to the shaft of the umbrella by fitting a top notch (a thin, round nylon or plastic piece with teeth around the edges and held with wire). The ribs closest to the pole hold up the canopy and the ribs that extend to the edge of the canopy hold the panels of the umbrella in a curved downwards shape.įibreglass umbrella ribs can withstand heavy usage (see how we wind test our umbrellas here). Umbrella ribs are what gives the canopy its structure and shape. The pole of a telescopic umbrella is constructed differently to a non-folding umbrella and has three parts to it, with the two narrower parts fitting snugly inside the largest section when folded down. Telescopic umbrellas utilise aluminium poles for a light and effective folding action. Wood shaping machines such as lathes and turning machines create the proper shape for a pole. Wood walkers are usually made from ash trees including Rowan wood which is common in Asia.
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Wood poles are traditionally chosen for walker umbrellas and are a strong choice for an umbrella pole. Our golf umbrellas use fibreglass poles and ribs. It won’t absorb water and won’t corrode over time like steel or aluminium. It also holds it shape and won’t expand or contract with the cold or heat with ease.Īn umbrella made from fibreglass offers longevity and won’t bend or break easily. Fibreglass won’t rot or corrode and is extremely robust. Once made from cane or whale bone, the shaft of a modern umbrella is now made from either fibreglass, wood, steel or aluminium. The internal canopy, which can also be printed or dyed, is the inside of the umbrella that the user sees when they look up when the umbrella is open. The external canopy is the top of the umbrella that faces the rain or sun. The fabric can also be Pantone matched and dyed prior to cutting to shape. Each panel is individually cut, printed and sewn to the rib.ĭigital or screen printing artwork onto the panels is possible and in most cases, happens prior to the umbrella being constructed. The pongee can withstand heavy rain, dries quickly, folds easily and is available in many colours. The canopy is usually made from pongee which is high grade polyester that is treated with an acrylic coating on the underside and a scotch-guard finish on the top. This is the part that keeps you dry or sheltered from the sun.
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The canopy of the umbrella is made up of 8 panel sections, which can be printed and decorated with any design. We’ve outlined a clear diagram and description of each of these parts of an umbrella to help you understand which parts can be customised and how an umbrella is made.