mechanical umbrella

Modern umbrellas are not only protection from snow, rain and burning sun rays, but also a stylish fashion accessory for any season. Today, the offered range of umbrellas is quite wide and varied, which makes it difficult to navigate it on your own. What to look for: price, beauty, mechanism? How to choose a good umbrella?

Umbrella mechanisms are divided into 3 groups:

1. Mechanical - open and close manually;
2. Semi-automatic - pressing the button only extends the rod-rod, then we open it with our hands, when folding, pressing the button helps to fold the dome, the rod is folded manually;
3. Automatic - opens and closes automatically when a button is pressed.

Which one will you choose? It is important when buying an umbrella to determine the golden mean between functionality and attractive appearance. Pay attention to the material from which the dome is made. The most common is polyester, it does not lose its appearance from sun exposure, does not allow moisture to pass through and dries quickly. You should not buy an accessory made of nylon, it quickly deforms, loses color.

An important part of the umbrella is its frame. Frames are made from:

• Steel (rod and spokes), such a frame does not turn out when the wind gusts, the spokes have increased strength, but this makes the umbrella heavier and is used mainly in male models;

• Fiberglass - the material is like plastic. The needles are very strong and soft, the frame is light and can withstand gusts of wind. Steel rod gives an advantage. Models with such a frame are more expensive, but they are worth it.

• Aluminum is a lightweight and compact frame, but it turns inside out in the wind and is easily susceptible to mechanical damage.

Umbrella rods are made of steel, aluminum and plastic, they are round or multifaceted. The more edges on the rod, the more reliable the design.

An umbrella should combine practicality, reliability, durability, convenience and lightness, as well as harmoniously complement the image of the hostess.

Meets all the requirements of a mechanical umbrella. Some may argue that a mechanical umbrella is inconvenient, you need to open and close it manually. The remark is justified, but, with the right view, the shortcomings turn into virtues.

Advantages of a mechanical umbrella:

• Strength and reliability of the structure and frame;
• Low cost;
• Light weight (up to 200g);
• Compactness - 30-35cm (there are models less than 20cm).

There are 2 types of umbrellas:

• Umbrellas - canes - have larger domes, one-piece strong handle, are reliable and durable. This type of umbrella always remains fashionable, giving the owner elegance and exquisite sophistication;

• Folding (telescopic) umbrellas - the device folds from 2 to 5 times.

There are 3 types of umbrellas:

• Male - the dome is usually larger (103 - 135 cm), made in dark colors, a geometric pattern or a small ornament is possible;

• Female - a dome from 85 to 102 cm, bright colors with prints and original patterns prevail, equipped with a light, durable frame;

• Children's - equipped with a lightweight frame, a dome up to 85 cm, bright colors with prints and ornaments, drawings of cartoon characters, with elements of flora and fauna.

Which umbrella to choose is up to you. A mechanical umbrella with a lightweight frame and a plastic stem is a cheaper option, it is advisable to buy them for children who often forget and lose things.

Women think about buying a beautiful and high-quality umbrella, they lose sight of the fact that this can both emphasize the advantages of the hostess and show her shortcomings. Remembering a few simple rules, choosing an umbrella, you will be satisfied with the purchase and emphasize your individuality. When choosing an accessory, color, size and shape matter.

For slender and tall women, an umbrella-cane is perfect, which favorably emphasizes the figure. The large dome will perfectly protect from bad weather. If a cane does not flatter you, then choose a folding umbrella with a large dome.

For girls and women with delicate light skin, models of bright colors or classic black are suitable. We do not recommend cold-colored accessories (blue, green or purple), they will give the face a painful pallor.

We advise women with Rubensian forms and short girls to pay attention to models of umbrellas with a sufficient dome, which will hide excessive fullness and protect from rain, and will also not hurt people walking nearby.

Owners of large facial features fit umbrellas in the same color.It is better to refuse large volumetric and sweeping ornaments on the dome, they draw too much attention to your face.

It is necessary to dry the umbrella away from heating devices, in a half-open state, hanging it, for example, on a door handle. It is not recommended to dry the umbrella completely open, with this method of drying it is deformed, the fabric of the dome is stretched, and an additional load is created on the spokes.

Umbrellas require cleaning from time to time. To do this, put it in a bowl of soapy water (washing powder is not recommended) at room temperature and leave for 10-15 minutes, then open the umbrella and rinse thoroughly in the shower. Do not use gasoline or acetone to clean stains. If you need to remove the stain, apply a solution of ammonia (125 ml per 1 liter of water). You can refresh the color with the help of a sponge and a solution of vinegar (40 ml per 1 liter of water).