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Wholesale ultra-light 3-fold black UV pocket umbrella with 190T pongee, fiber ribs and shaft, compact manual construction, and three colors.
This ultra-light 3-fold black UV pocket umbrella is designed for budget-conscious wholesale programs, retail impulse displays, e-commerce sellers, hotel shops, promotional giveaways, and private-label travel accessories. At approximately 0.22 kg, it is among the lightest compact formats for everyday carrying.
The canopy uses 190T pongee fabric with a black UV coating for general sun protection. The fiber ribs and fiber center shaft help reduce weight, while manual opening and closing keep the structure simple and affordable. The supplied product data contains a rib-count discrepancy: the title and attribute sheet specify 6 ribs, while the selected ZA color names reference 5-rib construction. Final frame specifications should be confirmed during sampling. Compare this product with our compact umbrellas, sun umbrellas, and rain umbrellas.
Standard color names include Green, Blue, and Navy. Custom canopy colors, logo printing, branded sleeves, and selected retail packaging can be developed for qualified wholesale orders.
This pocket umbrella supports logo printing, custom colors, branded sleeves, woven labels, hang tags, and retail packaging. It is suitable for custom umbrella and OEM/ODM programs for convenience stores, hotel shops, travel retailers, online sellers, banks, and promotional distributors. Send your artwork and quantity through our contact page.
Popular applications include convenience-store promotions, travel retail, employee gifts, membership rewards, event giveaways, online marketplace listings, hotel shops, school programs, and seasonal sun-protection campaigns. The low weight and compact size make it practical for customers who prefer to keep an umbrella in a bag every day.
The supplied specification lists approximately 0.22 kg per piece.
The supplied data lists a black UV coating but does not provide a numeric UPF rating.
No. This model is manually opened and closed.
This model is designed for buyers who need the lowest practical carrying weight without moving to a complex premium mechanism. At approximately 0.22 kg, it suits handbags, backpacks, glove boxes, travel kits, membership gifts, hotel shops, convenience-store promotions, and e-commerce travel accessories. The three-fold format keeps the structure relatively simple, which helps control cost and reduces the number of moving parts that must be inspected.
The best use case is a compact everyday umbrella where portability matters more than a large canopy. It is not intended to replace a full-size windproof umbrella or a large golf canopy. Buyers should compare it against their actual user profile: a commuter may value light weight and easy storage, while a gift buyer may prioritise colour, sleeve, logo, and box presentation. Use the compact umbrella range as the product reference and define the sales channel before approving artwork.
The supplied data describes fiber ribs and a fiber center shaft, but the source sheet contains a rib-count discrepancy: part of the data specifies 6 ribs while selected ZA colour references indicate 5-rib construction. The final rib count, frame material, runner, and tip construction must therefore be confirmed before production. Do not publish a fixed rib count in a purchase order or marketplace listing until the sample and technical sheet agree.
Buyers should also confirm opened diameter, rib length, folded length, handle length, shaft diameter, and packed weight. These measurements influence the actual coverage and the way the umbrella sits in a bag. Request a measurement sheet with the sample and compare it with the approved RFQ checklist. This prevents the common problem where a product is described as ultra-light, but the final weight or folded length changes after colour and packaging are added.
The canopy uses 190T pongee with a black UV coating. The supplied product data does not contain a numeric UPF rating, so buyers should not use a specific UPF claim until coating performance and test documentation are confirmed. A black coating can change the visual appearance and heat behaviour of the canopy, and it may also affect logo contrast and colour matching. Approve the exact canopy under daylight before bulk printing.
Position the product as a lightweight compact umbrella for daily sun and rain use, with final performance wording based on verified sample data. The umbrella fabric guide can help compare pongee, coating, print performance, and UV requirements. If the order is intended for a market with strict advertising rules, keep the label and product page language aligned with the supplier test report.
Because the canopy and frame are lightweight, packaging can easily become a large share of the delivered cost. A fabric sleeve and OPP bag are suitable for a promotional program. A printed box, hangtag, barcode label, gift pouch, or retail-ready set may be appropriate for a higher-value channel, but the additional weight, carton volume, and packing labour should be quoted separately. Review the umbrella packaging guide before finalising the retail format.
The plastic handle keeps the product light and affordable. If a buyer wants a more premium appearance, compare the small solid wood handle construction in the handle selection guide. Logo placement should account for the small canopy panels, seams, folds, and the dark UV coating. A simple one-colour mark is usually easier to read on a compact product than a large multicolour graphic.
The supplied specification lists approximately 0.22 kg per piece. Confirm the final weight with the selected colours, logo, and packaging.
The current source data lists a black UV coating but does not provide a numeric UPF rating. Use only verified test documentation in product claims.
No. This model uses manual opening and closing.
The source data contains a 5-rib versus 6-rib discrepancy. Confirm the final construction on the production sample before publishing the specification.
Yes. Custom colours, logo printing, branded sleeves, labels, hangtags, and selected retail packaging can be developed for qualified wholesale orders.
Send us your preferred colors, quantity, logo artwork, packaging, and target market. We will confirm the final frame specification and provide a clear quotation for your ultra-light pocket umbrella program.
Wholesale Ultra-Light 3-Fold Black UV Pocket Umbrella targets travel retail, commuter collections, employee gifts, hotel amenities, and promotional programs where portability is the main purchase driver.
A compact umbrella can fail commercially even when it looks correct. The folding sequence, closing action, canopy recovery, runner travel, handle grip, and sleeve dimensions determine whether customers keep using it after the first rain.
What folded length is practical for a compact umbrella?
Many travel and pocket programs use a folded length around 18 to 23 cm, but the best target depends on the bag, pocket, or packaging the product must fit. Measure the complete folded umbrella and sleeve together before approving the tooling and packaging.
How many folds should a compact umbrella have?
Three-fold umbrellas balance compact size and canopy coverage. Five-fold umbrellas pack smaller but use more joints and a more complex folding sequence. Choose based on the target bag, retail price, and the amount of mechanism complexity the market will accept.
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