Number of umbrella folds

Number of umbrella folds

Umbrellas differ greatly in the number of folds depending on the functional design.

Generally speaking, according to the number of folds, the umbrella market is divided into four main categories: straight umbrella (one fold), two fold umbrella, three fold umbrella, five fold umbrella. The so-called several folds umbrella, refers to the umbrella skeleton (keel) can be folded several times the meaning. For example, the two-fold umbrella is the umbrella frame can be folded twice.

First, the straight umbrella or called one fold umbrella. Mainly umbrellas, but also sunny and rain dual-use, various umbrella manufacturers are almost produced with such straight umbrella. The advantage is that the umbrella bone is generally a steel frame, strong and durable, the elderly can also be used as a walking stick. The disadvantage is that it is longer, generally not very convenient to carry, taking up space.

 straight umbrella/ one fold umbrella

Next is the two-fold umbrella. This number of folding is generally more high-grade umbrellas. Two-fold umbrellas are generally more expensive, because they are generally solid skeleton design, the fabric is mostly embroidery, imported color rubber, etc., coupled with exquisite design good workmanship, so the price is positioned in the high-end. Main advantages: high quality, exquisite design, easy to carry, good wind and sun protection. Disadvantages: slightly heavier than the five-fold, tri-fold umbrella so a little.

Next is the tri-fold umbrella. Three-fold umbrella is widely distributed, most umbrellas, parasols are designed in this way. Three-fold umbrella is a more moderate design, not flashy and low profile. From the texture, use and other aspects are more moderate style. Good quality, long service life, better sun and wind protection, moderate weight, and moderate length. The overall is also moderate, is more popular and practical design concept.

Finally, there is the five-fold umbrella. This type of umbrella is known for being short and compact and easy to carry. Mainly for the general umbrella long and heavy fault, by the resin bone, advanced aluminum alloy skeleton design. Many umbrellas are designed to five-fold is this. The main drawback is the umbrella bone, the wind and rain umbrella bone is unable to withstand. Therefore, this type of umbrella for sun protection is more sensible, wind and rain have to be careful Oh.