Floating umbrellas

Choosing the right parasol

When choosing a parasol, it is important to consider the quality of both the parasol cloth and the frame. The quality of the cloth affects how well the parasol protects against UV rays, how long it lasts and how well it retains its colour. The wind resistance of the parasol is determined by the sturdiness of the frame and how much wind it can withstand in an open horizontal position. Below you will find an overview of the different types of parasol cloths and their properties, as well as the wind resistance of different parasol models.

Different Types of Parasol Canopies

Polyester

• Made of synthetic fiber.
• Popular for affordable parasols.
• All our polyester parasols have a grammage of 240 grams/m², the UPF value is 35+, which blocks 95% of UV rays.
• Please note: May discolour after one summer. The upf value will also decrease.
• Example : Valencia.

Olefin

• Made of synthetic yarn.
• Holds colour longer than polyester.
• UPF value from 40 to 50+, blocks 97% of UV rays.
• Strong material, resistant to tearing.
• Example : Marbella.

Sunbrella (Acrylic)

• Made of acrylic yarn, colourfast due to core-dyed yarns.
• Sunbrella fabrics are breathable and allow air to pass through. This creates a comfortable space under the awning.
• UPF value almost always 50+, blocks 99% of UV rays.
• Water-repellent and resistant to bacteria and fungi.
• Colour lasts up to 10 years.
• Example : Monaco, Antego, Azore, Kingston, Caractère series.

Wind resistance of parasols

Below you will find a table with models and their wind resistance in km/h:

Model	Wind resistance (km/h)
Valencia	24
Marbella	38
Azore	27
Monaco	38
Antego	38
Lima	45
Character	58

What is UPF?

UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) indicates how much UV radiation a parasol cloth blocks.

• UPF 40 to 50+ : Excellent protection (97.5% to 99% UV blocking).
• UPF 25 to 35 : Good protection (95.9% to 97.5% UV blocking).
• UPF 15 to 20 : Fair protection (93.75% to 94% UV blocking).