Walk into a hotel lobby on a rainy afternoon and look at the umbrella stand. Half the umbrellas are dripping onto the floor, and the other half have a cover that keeps the water inside. That single detail is why the automatic long umbrella with a waterproof cover keeps coming up in hotel and corporate gift programmes — the buyer is not selling an umbrella, they are solving a wet-floor problem.
This page explains how an OEM programme for the model 003 automatic long umbrella runs at a China umbrella factory: what the cover changes, what can be customised, and what to check before a bulk order.
Model 003 specification at a glance
- Model: 003 / JY series naming on selected colour styles
- Style: automatic long handle umbrella with an integrated waterproof cover
- Canopy: pongee fabric
- Frame: fibreglass ribs with a steel centre shaft
- Ribs: 8 ribs listed in the attribute sheet; selected colour styles use the 24-bone JY series naming
- Handle: rubber handle
- Opening: automatic opening, manual closing
- Size notation: 63.5 x 24
- Unit weight: approximately 0.6 kg
- Carton quantity: 40 pieces
- Packing: fabric sleeve and OPP bag
The published specification and photographs sit on the automatic long umbrella with waterproof cover product page, which is the reference buyers receive with the quotation.
Why the cover changes the buying decision
A normal long umbrella has to be shaken out before it goes into a stand, a car or a bag. A cover changes the sequence: the wet canopy stays inside, and the water goes with it instead of onto the floor.
That matters in three places. Hotel lobbies and reception areas, where a wet floor is a liability. Company cars and taxis, where the seat is the customer’s first impression. And offices, where the umbrella sits next to a desk for the rest of the day.
It also gives the gift buyer something to talk about. A cover is easier to explain than a rib count, and it shows up in a photograph.
Why this platform suits an OEM programme
The frame is conventional: fibreglass ribs, a steel centre shaft, automatic opening and manual closing. That is deliberate. The cover is the feature, so the mechanism should be the part that does not need attention.
At roughly 0.6 kg with 40 pieces per carton, the umbrella stays in the same freight class as a standard long umbrella. The cover adds a component, not a new category of shipping cost.
Two specification points need to be fixed early. The rib count is listed as 8 in the attribute sheet, while some colour styles carry the 24-bone JY series naming — confirm which build applies to the colours you order. And the cover material and colour have to be specified together with the canopy, because they are cut and sewn as a set.
The OEM customisation path
Customisation runs in four layers, and each layer should be confirmed in writing before the next one starts.
- Platform confirmation. Confirm the size notation, rib build, opening system and target weight against the base specification.
- Appearance freeze. Canopy colour, cover colour and material, handle colour, print method, artwork size and position are locked on one sheet.
- Packing design. Fabric sleeve, OPP bag, branded cover, hang tag, carton quantity and shipping marks are agreed together.
- Sampling and approval. A print proof on the real canopy, a pre-production sample with the cover fitted, and a carton test before mass production.
Which channels fit, and which do not
Hotels, serviced apartments, banks, insurance companies, car dealerships and premium corporate gift programmes are the natural fit. Retail private label works too, provided the cover is presented as part of the product rather than a disposable extra.
It is a weaker fit for travel retail and compact ranges. A 63.5 x 24 long umbrella is not a handbag product, and buyers who compete on folded size will not pay for a cover they cannot use.
For buyers who need a covered umbrella in a shorter format, compare the long umbrella and rain umbrella ranges before fixing the specification.
Sampling and quality control
The cover is where most of the quality risk sits. Check that the seam is sealed or bound so water does not wick through, that the opening is wide enough to take the closed canopy without forcing, and that the cover stays on when the umbrella is carried upside down.
Then test the mechanism. An automatic opener that hesitates at the top of the stroke will fail in the customer’s hand, and a manual close that catches will be returned. Ask for a pre-production sample, use it for a week, and keep it as the golden sample.
Colour matching between cover and canopy is the third check. They are often produced from different rolls, and under daylight the difference is visible even when the showroom sample looked fine.
For the export side, the usual documents apply: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill, and a certificate of origin where the destination requires it. Our import and QC checklist covers the inspection sequence, and the OEM process guide maps the milestones from brief to golden sample.
Frequently asked questions
Is the cover included on every colour?
The selected styles include an integrated waterproof cover. Confirm the exact cover specification per colour before the order, because the colour range mixes builds.
Is the umbrella fully automatic?
No. It opens automatically and closes manually. That is a deliberate trade-off: fewer closing components means fewer failure points on a long frame.
Can the cover be branded?
Yes. The cover can carry a printed logo or a woven label, and it is usually the first surface a customer sees when the umbrella is stored.
What should buyers send us?
Send the market, channel, annual volume, target landed cost, logo artwork and packaging requirement. We will confirm whether model 003 fits, quote the colour options, and issue a sample plan. Start through our contact page or review the wider OEM custom umbrella programme.