1. Parasol, sunny umbrella, umbrella
The main difference between a parasol and an umbrella is in function:
The main function of a parasol is UV protection, sun protection, and protection Skin health;
The main function of an umbrella is to resist wind and rain;
A sunny umbrella has both the sunshade function of a parasol and the waterproof and windproof function of an umbrella.
Tip: When buying a sun umbrella, be sure to ask the seller whether the sun umbrella you want to buy can be used as an umbrella, otherwise it will leak when it rains. Beauties should pay attention to this.
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2. UPF value
UPF value is the ultraviolet protection factor value . Just like buying sunscreen, when buying a parasol, you should pay attention to the UPF value of the umbrella. When the UPF is greater than 30, it can be called an anti-UV product, and the protection level standard is "UPF3". If you are in the south, a UPFgt; 50 parasol can be your secret to whitening; if you are in the north, a UPFgt; 45 parasol is also very sufficient.
Tip: As long as the UPF value is sufficient, don’t just listen to the seller’s lies. In addition, when buying an umbrella with a high UPF, it is best to ask the seller to provide an inspection report, especially when purchasing online, to avoid wasting money.
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3. Vinyl, silver, and nano
are now on the market Most umbrellas on the market are mainly made of vinyl. Compared with vinyl, silver glue has the disadvantages of being easy to fall off and having a mediocre sun protection effect (UPFgt; 30). However, the light transmittance of good quality vinyl can reach almost 0. Inferior vinyl coating may contain carcinogens that can cause harm to the body. The principle of nano-coating is to apply half-wavelength of ultraviolet rays on the umbrella cloth to reflect ultraviolet rays.
Another point is that the current vinyl umbrellas are divided into two types: vinyl on the outside of the umbrella cloth and vinyl on the inside. Personally, I think the vinyl on the inside is better. To put it bluntly, the vinyl is shading, and the coating on the inside is better. Protect vinyl. Secondly, everyone knows that black is the easiest to absorb heat. If the outer picture is black, it will increase the external temperature of the umbrella.
Tip: The key to UV protection lies in the nano coating. Vinyl only has a light-blocking effect (sunscreen is not black, haha). As far as purchasing is concerned, the outer side of the umbrella cloth is nano and the inner black glue is gt; Black glue on the outside, nano-gt on the inside; nano-coating; silver glue on the inside.
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4. Single layer, double layer
For parasols and For sunny or rainy umbrellas, the sunshade and cooling effects of a double-layer umbrella are better than that of a single-layer umbrella, and the fabric on both sides definitely feels better than a single-layer cloth. But please note that, as mentioned above, UV protection mainly relies on nano-coating, and the double layer only improves the effect of blocking sunlight.
In addition, there is also a double-layer heat-insulating umbrella with hidden ribs on the market. A hollow is formed between the double layers, which can create a greater heat insulation effect and bring better heat insulation. Effect.
Tip: Double-layered; single-layered, "boneless" umbrellas with a hollow between the double layers are better, but they may not be available.
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5. How to identify good umbrella ribs (umbrella supports)
The umbrella frame is the core component of the umbrella, and the main cost of the umbrella is the umbrella frame. Anti-rust, lightweight, strong, and smooth push and pull are the main indicators of an umbrella stand.
As far as materials are concerned, the best material should be carbon fiber, which is light and strong, but the price is the highest. It is not an umbrella, so it is not recommended to buy it. After all, the price is too high; the second is aluminum alloy, which is also available on the market. It is the most popular one, but aluminum alloys also have good and bad qualities. You can find the details on Baidu. This is too professional, haha.
In addition, the umbrella stand consists of two parts: the middle pole and the bracket. The more sides in the cross section of the middle pole, the better. A pentagon is definitely better than a circle, and a hexagon is definitely better than a pentagon. The more sides it has, the better. The more the sturdier, there are now ten-angle tubes on the market.
There are single-layer and double-layer middle poles. Double-layer means that there is a layer inside. As for the bracket, it depends on the workmanship of the components and the actual product.
Tip: The best umbrella frame material is carbon fiber (real carbon fiber is very expensive, and low-priced ones must be fake). The mainstream is aluminum alloy, but aluminum alloys have good and bad qualities. For mid-pole cross-section, the more sides the better, and double-layer casing is better than single-layer.
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6. About the weight of the umbrella
Some girls will care about the umbrella As for the weight, under the premise of ensuring the material of the umbrella stand, it is better to be lighter. You can weigh it when buying. If you buy online, the product details usually have weight data, so pay more attention to it.
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7. Recommended brands
① Swaine Adeney Brigg
Founded in 1750, it has always been an umbrella supplier to the British royal family. Its representative products are umbrellas with handles made of Malacca white rattan. Others include umbrellas made of oak, ebony, cherry wood, walnut and other materials. The starting price is 285 pounds. This is only for a nylon umbrella. It costs an additional 330 pounds to change to a silk umbrella. You can also engrave your own initials for an additional 60 pounds. If it is fully customized (Bespoke), the cost will be additional. For example, if you want to add Handles of large size, special materials (such as gold, silver or crocodile skin, etc.) or shapes.
② James Smith & Son
James Smith & Son has been a top umbrella manufacturer since 1830. Unlike Swaine Adeney Brigg, this company is only committed to manufacturing top quality umbrellas. The manufacturing of umbrellas is not involved in other products. And because it only makes umbrellas, its scale is relatively large (only for the British umbrella industry), and its varieties are complete, ranging from fully customized to ordinary folding umbrellas and all kinds of canes.
③ Pickett
Pickett’s umbrellas are very delicate and beautiful, and their style is somewhat similar to Swaine Adeney Brigg’s umbrellas. Pickett also has many varieties, but it is not as large and comprehensive as James Smith & Son. It does not have wooden animal handles of various shapes. Most of them are simple and elegant bamboo handles plus metal pipes or whole beautiful pieces of wood. . But it's no less sturdy and durable. Every Pickett umbrella is tested in 27mph winds before leaving the factory to withstand the rain and wind that often plagues the UK in the future.
④ Francesco Maglia
Francesco Maglia is an Italian family-owned small business that was founded very early in 1853. The current workshop is in Milan. Francesco Maglia is completely handmade, and it is said that there are 70 processes. Francesco Maglia not only uses more wood materials for the umbrella body than ordinary British umbrellas, but also has more umbrella materials. They even use fabrics made of cotton, silk, and wool. In addition, the colors of the umbrella surface are also very rich and fancy.
⑤ Kobold
Kobold was founded in Germany in 1855. The main parts of the umbrella have been treated with DuPont rust prevention. The ribs, umbrella cloth, and push-pull rings for opening and closing the umbrella are all unique. There are a lot of patents and various black technologies: a double-layer insulated umbrella with invisible ribs, an umbrella stand that can withstand 12-level winds, a high-density fiber umbrella cloth that dries instantly, and a center that never rusts. No matter... Kobold is also the designated umbrella for F1 competition referees and the designated umbrella for the All-Star Golf Team. As a century-old brand, it is quite high-end.
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Notes
(1) When choosing an umbrella, pay attention to the type of umbrella. Some parasols do not have the function of covering the rain~
(2) If you buy a vinyl parasol umbrella, you should choose an umbrella with vinyl on the inside~