The 8-rib automatic reflective reverse umbrella (model 565565) is the model we quote when a B2B programme needs an umbrella that is easy to see as well as easy to carry. A reflective safety strip runs around the canopy edge, eight alloy ribs and an alloy centre shaft hold the three-fold reverse frame, and full automatic opening and closing let the user work it with one hand. At roughly 0.4 kg, it sits in the commuter range rather than the premium gift range, which is exactly why safety campaigns, fleet buyers and urban mobility brands keep coming back to it.
This guide covers how importers, promotional distributors, corporate safety programmes, delivery fleets, cycling and scooter accessory brands, and private-label retailers can source it from a China umbrella factory, and which details should be fixed before a bulk order is released.
Product snapshot for B2B buyers
- Model: 565565
- Style: 8-rib three-fold full automatic reverse umbrella
- Canopy: pongee fabric with a reflective safety trim
- Frame: eight alloy ribs with an alloy centre shaft
- Handle: rubber handle
- Opening: full automatic open and close
- Unit weight: approximately 0.4 kg
- Carton quantity: 60 pieces
- Standard colours: Grey, Black, Wine Red and Deep Blue, each with the reflective trim
The published specification and photographs sit on the reflective reverse umbrella product page, which is the reference buyers receive with the quotation. The model belongs to our special custom umbrella and rain umbrella ranges, so it can be compared with other reverse and safety models before a specification is frozen.
Why a reflective reverse umbrella works in B2B channels
Buyers rarely order this model for the reflective strip alone. They order it because it solves two problems at once, and each problem maps to a different budget line.
- Visibility. The reflective strip returns light from headlights and street lighting, which suits roadside safety campaigns, delivery fleet equipment, cycling and scooter accessory ranges and low-light commuting.
- Wet handling. The reverse structure folds the wet canopy inward, so water stays inside the umbrella when the user gets into a car or walks through a doorway.
- One-hand operation. Full automatic opening and closing matters to couriers, drivers and anyone carrying a bag or a phone.
- Light weight. At about 0.4 kg with 60 pieces per carton, the product stays economical to ship in mixed consignments.
That combination makes it a natural fit for corporate safety gifting, urban mobility promotions, fleet and courier equipment, marketplace listings and private-label commuter ranges. It is a weaker fit for high-end corporate gifts, where buyers usually want a long umbrella or a wood handle, and for programmes driven purely by the lowest unit price.
Custom and private-label options
Customisation on this platform is mostly about visibility and branding, because the frame and reverse mechanism are already set. Buyers decide the canopy colour, the trim colour and width, the reflective layout, the print method and artwork position, the handle finish, the sleeve, the woven label, the hang tag and the retail carton.
Safety and mobility brands often ask for a high-visibility trim combined with a printed panel, while retail buyers usually keep the trim neutral and put the brand on the canopy. Both are quoted from the same platform. Our OEM custom programme sets out the path from brand brief to sealed golden sample.
Wholesale, agency and distribution planning
Most first orders fail on planning rather than on product. A practical sequence is to prove one channel with one or two colourways, measure sell-through across a season, and only then scale into a distributor network.
Agents need a written margin band, a defined territory and a colour allocation that does not compete with the brand’s own channels. Distributors plan in cartons: with 60 pieces per carton, assortment should be set per carton configuration so that warehouse handling and reorder points stay predictable across a season.
Sampling, quality control and export
Freeze the specification on one signed sheet: canopy fabric, reflective trim layout, rib and shaft material, handle, mechanism, logo artwork and position, sleeve, label, carton quantity and shipping marks. Then approve the pre-production sample against that sheet and keep a golden sample sealed for repeat orders.
Agree the inspection standard and defect list before production, and include carton drop testing if the goods travel by sea. Export shipments normally travel with a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill, and a certificate of origin where the destination requires one. Our B2B order process guide maps those approval gates in order.
Frequently asked questions
Does the reflective trim carry a safety certification?
No certification is claimed for the trim. It is a visibility feature, not certified protective equipment, and any wording you publish should say so.
Is the umbrella fully automatic?
Yes. The model is listed with full automatic open and close, which is why it suits one-handed use at a car door or on a busy street.
Can the trim colour be customised?
Yes. Trim colour, width and reflective layout can be adjusted for qualified orders, and the print panel is confirmed on the same proof.
What should a distributor order first?
Start with one or two standard colourways plus a printed logo, then protect the reorder with the sealed golden sample. Send your market, channel and target price through our contact page and we will quote the specification that fits.
