All umbrellas are water-repellent: it's right their in the job description! But that doesn't mean that their ability to repel water can't be improved and the Japanese are the most qualified to do it, both because of their tendency to improve everything and because it rains in Japan almost one day in three. The improvement this time comes from Osaka company World Party Co. with its Unnurella series, of which the Unnurella Mini 60 Folding Umbrella is the truly portable model.
The improvement in the Unnurella Mini 60 Folding Umbrella's ability to repel water comes from the special way its polyester fabric has been woven: minimizing the area the rain drops come into contact with allows them to roll away more easily, as if on a smooth surface like metal. This means you can shake it them off even with only one shake! Add its dual function as a parasol with a UV cut of over 90%, plus its compact size at just 58 cm (22.8") long, and ten color options, and you have a real winner.
Specs and Features:
- Colors: black, khaki, off-white, brown, red, yellow, lavender, mint, gray, navy
- Ribs: 8
- Can also be used as a parasol
- UV cut: over 90%
- Length: 58 cm (22.8")
- Diameter: 106 cm (41.7")
- Arc: 60 cm (23.6")
- Material: polyester
- Comes with 27 x 5.5 cm (10.6 x 2.7") case