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June 14, 2018
The common understanding of folding umbrellas overturned? The secret behind "total weight 76g" (almost half that of a smartphone) | D-VEC
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Achieving both incredible lightness and durability.
The secret lies in "Carbon Technology"
From Globeride, new colors (orange and mustard) for the "Carbon Technology Portable Umbrella 50cm" and the "Carbon Technology Portable Umbrella 60cm" have been released. These folding umbrellas, weighing a total of 76g, apply the carbon technology used in fishing rods.
Text by KOBAYASHI Takumi (OPENERS)
Functionality Uncompromised, Weight Reduced
This product is the result of three years of development.
What kind of ingenuity was employed to achieve such lightness? The answer is, quite simply, the application of carbon technology.
However, carbon material loses strength once pierced, and metal fittings were necessary for the smooth extension and retraction, as well as opening and closing of the umbrella. This presented a dilemma, as the use of metal fittings would compromise lightness.
Therefore, by eliminating the claw (the part that holds the shaft) on the central shaft, which is normally required for the extension of folding umbrellas, and by using special carbon processing technology, aluminum parts were reduced.
Lightness was achieved without compromising the durability and strength of carbon, which is weak to holes.
Since no metal fittings are used on the central shaft, smooth extension is possible. This achieves overwhelming lightness and a slim profile.
Furthermore, the quality has been enhanced to meet JUPA standards for operability, durability, water resistance, strength, and sewing.
Additionally, with a UV shielding rate exceeding 90%, it can also be used as a parasol, making its all-around usability for both sun and rain a key selling point.
This product, which achieves lightness and durability through meticulous refinement at the 0.01g level, offers peace of mind during the rainy season when carried in your bag.
However, it might be so light that you forget it's in your bag.

Carbon Technology Portable Umbrella 50cm
Colors | Orange, Mustard (Existing colors Navy, Beige, Blue also re-released)
Materials | Fabric: 100% Polyester, Ribs: Carbon, Aluminum, etc.
Price | ¥10,800 (tax included)

Carbon Technology Portable Umbrella 60cm
Colors | Navy, Beige, Green, Blue, Gray
Materials | Fabric: 100% Polyester, Ribs: Carbon, Aluminum, etc.
Price | ¥12,420 (tax included)

