When it rains, there are all kinds of umbrellas on the streets. These seemingly ordinary umbrellas, what kind of fabric are they actually made of? What roles do different fabrics play? When choosing an umbrella which umbrella fabric should you pick?
Before delving into the specific umbrella fabrics, let’s first explore the essential characteristics that umbrella fabrics must possess. These characteristics are the key for an umbrella to effectively fulfill its functions.
This is the most core characteristic of umbrella fabric. One of the main functions of an umbrella is to keep out the rain. To achieve a good waterproof effect, the fabric of modern umbrella canopies often undergoes special waterproof treatment. For instance, in the Yoana umbrella factory, ISO-certified umbrellas are coated with a waterproof layer during mass production to prevent rainwater from penetrating, allowing raindrops to slide off the canopy rather than seep through.
If the fabric of the umbrella canopy is not durable, it is very likely to be damaged or torn. This not only shortens the service life of the umbrella but also affects its usage effect. For instance, in windy weather, durable fabrics have a strong windproof effect. The umbrella won’t be blown through, thus continuously shielding us from wind and rain.
Considering that umbrellas need to be carried around, whether for daily outings, commutes or travels, a lightweight umbrella won’t impose too much burden on us. The heavier the umbrella, the greater the burden. It is very difficult to carry it, and many people may not be willing to carry it. As a result, the frequency of using the umbrella decreases. Therefore, choosing compact or portable umbrellas made of lightweight fabrics can greatly enhance the practicality and portability of the umbrellas, allowing us to take them out at any time when needed to deal with weather changes.
Polyester fiber fabric umbrellas are quite common both in the umbrella manufacturing market and in the clothing fabric market. The fabric of this umbrella is bright and eye-catching in color. When customizing umbrellas, choose a custom umbrella manufacturer that has the ability to print Pantone color umbrellas.
However, it also has some obvious drawbacks. When we rub the fabric of this umbrella with our hands, the creases will be very obvious and it will look wrinkled. There will be static electricity, which affects the appearance.
Sometimes umbrella manufacturers will apply special treatments to polyester fibers. For instance, when a layer of silver glue is applied, a silver glue umbrella is made. The rain and sunny silver plastic umbrella has a relatively excellent UV protection function and can provide us with better protection in the sun.
PG fabric, also known as impact fabric or spring fabric, is a new type of high-density custom umbrella fabric. The PG fabric umbrella feels as soft and comfortable as cotton fabric, making people feel particularly close when touching it. Moreover, PG fabric has excellent light-blocking properties, effectively blocking light and creating a relatively dark space for us, performing exceptionally well in terms of shading.
However, the cost of PG fabric is relatively high, which also makes umbrellas made of PG fabric more expensive. Its color is long-lasting and not easy to fade, and its quality stability is also very good. For example, when using a classic straight-bone umbrella, it can still maintain good performance after long-term use and multiple openings and closures.
PG fabric is usually used to make high-end custom umbrellas. Many high-quality umbrellas, such as custom golf umbrellas, choose PG fabric as the umbrella fabric, which becomes a symbol of quality and status, meeting the needs of consumers who have high requirements for the quality of umbrellas.
Nylon is currently one of the most popular umbrella fabrics, which is attributed to its numerous advantages. First of all, nylon fabric has excellent waterproof performance. When raindrops fall on the nylon umbrella surface, they cannot penetrate, effectively shielding us from the rain and keeping us dry even in the rain.
Nylon is soft and elastic, and the opening and closing of umbrellas is very smooth, making it suitable for automatic opening and closing umbrellas. Moreover, nylon umbrellas are breathable but not water-permeable. Once exposed to water, the nylon canopy can dry quickly, allowing us to fold up the umbrella in time for convenient storage and next use.
However, the fabric of nylon umbrellas is not perfect either. When it is affected by humid air, it rains for over two hundred days on average in the UK each year, so special attention should be paid to its maintenance.
In recent years, transparent umbrellas have gained the favor of many people for their unique appearance and fashion, and their umbrella surfaces are usually made of POE or PVC plastic. PVC umbrella material has good transparency. When we walk in the rain with a transparent umbrella, such as on foggy days or when it rains at night, it is particularly important to be able to clearly see the surrounding environment.
Durable transparent umbrellas sometimes also choose POE material to test good toughness and tear resistance. The surface of the transparent umbrella can be printed with various patterns and colors. You can print whether it’s simple line patterns or cute cartoon characters, making the transparent umbrella a unique fashion item and meeting people’s personalized needs.
When we delve into the field of custom umbrellas, we will find that different fabrics are like magical wands, which can bring completely different effects to custom umbrellas and create a unique brand atmosphere.
For those brands that emphasize high-end customization, PG fabric is undoubtedly an excellent choice. The classic straight-handled umbrella made of PG fabric exudes a sense of luxury in every detail. From its matte and dark tones to the soft touch like cotton fabric, all demonstrate extraordinary quality.
If a brand’s custom umbrellas focus on creative design, a transparent custom umbrella made of POE fabric is the best choice. Unique umbrella designs can attract consumers who pursue fashion and individuality, creating a fashionable and lively brand image for the brand, enabling it to stand out among numerous competitors and become a leader in fashion trends.
In the world of umbrellas, there is no absolute best fabric for umbrellas. Each fabric has its unique advantages and applicable scenarios. When you are choosing an umbrella, if it is mainly for daily commuting and you are sensitive to price, then a polyester fiber umbrella might meet your needs. If you often engage in outdoor activities and have high requirements for the durability and sun protection function of an umbrella, a nylon umbrella would be a good choice. If you pursue high quality and pay attention to the texture and performance of the umbrella, PG fabric umbrella is the best choice. Brand companies that like unique shapes and pursue a sense of fashion can choose to customize transparent plastic umbrellas.