Stick umbrellas

For hotel guest umbrellas in the foyer we recommend midsize models with 115 to 125 cm diameter. This size covers two people comfortably when a guest goes to the taxi together with partner or colleague, for example - a standard walking umbrella with 100 cm is too tight for that. The FARE AC midsize walking umbrella FA4744 is an established model for this situation, as is the FARE FARE-Style FA4784 with automatic opening. The canopy should be in your corporate colour or in discreet black/navy, the logo discreetly on one or two panels - in the foyer a restrained appearance looks more premium than full-area branding. Important for guest umbrella practice: definitely choose automatic opening because the guest often only has one hand free when leaving the foyer (briefcase, door handle, roller case).

Windproofⁱ construction refers to a rib system with a double joint per rib. When a storm gust catches the umbrella from below, the ribs fold upwards in a controlled manner - the umbrella 'flips inside out' - and then spring back into the starting position without the rib mounts breaking. A normal stick umbrella often breaks irreparably at wind force 6. You absolutely need windproof at the following locations: coastal hotels on the North Sea and Baltic, exposed company car parks in open terrain, higher elevations in the Alps and low mountain ranges, inner-city reception situations with wind funnels between high-rise buildings (downdraughts), and for all golf and outdoor event applications. The surcharge for windproof is typically 20 to 30 percent and pays for itself with the first storm that would otherwise have destroyed your giveaway batch. In the range, the FARE AC stick umbrella with windproof FA1104 and the FARE Windmatic series are the established windproof models.

Ja – Stockschirme sind einer der wertigsten und sichtbarsten Werbeartikel im B2B-Bereich, und der Logo-Druck auf die Bespannung ist Standard. Bei Bestellungen ab typischerweise 50 Stück kalkulieren wir individuellen Siebdruckⁱ oder Transferdruckⁱ auf die Bespannung – bei 8-Segmente-Modellen wird das Logo pro Segment oder auf zwei bis drei Segmente verteilt gedruckt. Die maximale Druckfläche pro Segment liegt bei Standard-Stockschirmen (105 cm) bei etwa 20 auf 20 cm, bei Midsize- und Golfschirmen entsprechend größer. Wir empfehlen für farbige Logos die Bespannung in dunklen Grundfarben (Schwarz, Navy, dunkelrot) zu wählen – hier kommen weiße und helle Prints am kontraststärksten zur Geltung. Für Doubleface-Modelle können Sie auch die Innenseite in einer zweiten CI-Farbe wählen. Sprechen Sie uns direkt an, wir kalkulieren Druckvorlage und Auflage individuell.

FARE with 29 models is the specialist in the range and covers the entire spectrum from basic to premium windproofⁱ. The German manufacturer from Remscheid has been established in the B2B promotional item market for decades and delivers the reference particularly in windproof construction (Windmatic series, AC-Windproof models) and doubleface designs. For all representative applications - hospitality, law firm, automotive sales, property agents - FARE is the first choice. L-merch with 15 models offers broader handle variety: crook wooden handle, foam rubber golf grip, crutch plastic - if the handle should be the value-determining character carrier, L-merch can be the more suitable choice. L-merch is also established for golf umbrella applications (SC35 Subway with foam rubber). In terms of price both brands are in a comparable B2B range.

Die Zahl bezeichnet die Fadendichteⁱ der Bespannung – wie viele Fäden pro Zoll ins Gewebe eingezogen sind. 190T Polyesterⁱ ist der Standard: ausreichend dicht, wasserdichtⁱ, druckfreundlich und mit langer Lebensdauer. Die überwiegende Mehrheit der Stockschirme in unserem Sortiment verwendet 190T. 210T Pongeeⁱ ist die höhere Ausführung: dichteres Gewebe, weicherer Fall der Bespannung, hochwertigere Haptik. Der Unterschied ist im geöffneten Zustand kaum sichtbar, aber im geschlossenen Zustand fällt Pongee weicher und wirkt edler. Für Boutique-Hotels, Design-Kanzleien und alle Auftritte, in denen der Schirm bewusst als wertiges Objekt inszeniert wird, lohnt der Aufpreis für Pongee. Für Standard-Give-Aways und Volumen-Bestellungen ist 190T Polyester funktional und optisch völlig ausreichend.

Stick umbrellas should always be stored upright in an umbrella stand or lying on a wall bracket - not permanently hung from the handle hook, because this pulls at the canopy and causes creases. After use in the rain, always let the umbrella dry open (set up in the foyer or on the balcony) and only then close it - if a wet umbrella is stored closed, mildew stains form and the metal shaft rusts at the rib mounts. For soiling, a damp cloth on the canopy is enough; the ribs should not be chemically cleaned. For hotel guest umbrellas we recommend a routine visual inspection of the rib joints (once per quarter) - replace broken ribs early before the umbrella fails in front of the guest. Windproofⁱ models tolerate more stress but likewise only achieve their full service life with proper storage.

For individual logo printing on the canopy, we typically quote from 50 units upwards, for more elaborate doubleface combinations with a CI inner colour from 100 units upwards. For orders under 50 units, we can alternatively fall back on standard colour stock and apply your logo via transfer – here the minimum order quantity often starts at 25 units. For very small runs (under 25 units) for customer gifts, VIP giveaways or management-level use, we recommend personalisation via engraving on the wooden handle instead – more upmarket and with personal character. Contact us directly with run size, desired colour, print areas and timeline – we quote transparently and typically deliver within 4 to 6 weeks from print approval.

Yes – the stick umbrella is one of the most successful giveaways in the car dealership and insurance sector because it combines three advantages: high perceived value (significantly above pens or USB sticks), long usage life (customers use a good umbrella for several years), and repeated visibility of the corporate logo in everyday situations. For car dealership handovers, the umbrella is an established welcome element: the new-car customer is presented with the corporate umbrella at the handover appointment. With insurers and brokers, the umbrella works as a closing gift for contract customers. For these applications, a standard stick umbrella with 100 to 105 cm diameter is the right choice – logistically pleasant, functionally complete, priced within the giveaway budget. Auto-open is the standard, so that the first usage experience is shaped by the aha moment of the push button.