The 16-rib manual folding umbrella (model 46984961) is the platform we recommend when a B2B programme needs a substantial three-fold umbrella with a wood handle but does not want the cost and service burden of an automatic mechanism. Sixteen fibreglass ribs and a steel centre shaft support the pongee canopy, a black UV coating is listed on the fabric, and the solid wood handle gives the umbrella a business look that suits corporate gifts, hotel rooms and private-label retail.
This page explains how an OEM programme for model 46984961 runs at a China umbrella factory: what can be customised, how sampling works, which channels convert, and how wholesale, agency, distribution and export planning fit together.
Model 46984961 specification at a glance
- Model: 46984961
- Style: 16-rib three-fold manual umbrella
- Canopy: pongee fabric with black UV coating
- Frame: sixteen fibreglass ribs with a steel centre shaft
- Handle: solid wood handle
- Opening: manual open and close
- Radius: 48–53 cm
- Unit weight: approximately 0.5 kg
- Carton quantity: 50 pieces
- Colours: Business Black and Navy
Published photographs and the base specification sit on the 16-rib manual folding umbrella product page, which is the reference buyers receive with the quotation.
Why model 46984961 fits an OEM programme
OEM work goes fastest on a platform that is already proven in production and simple to maintain. Model 46984961 has a fixed three-fold geometry, sixteen ribs for a rounder canopy shape, and a manual mechanism with fewer parts than an automatic build. Those three facts matter commercially.
- Lower service risk. A manual mechanism has no auto-open spring or closing latch to fail, which keeps warranty conversations short in markets where after-sales support is expensive.
- Premium appearance at a controlled cost. The solid wood handle reads as a business gift, while the frame stays a folding format that ships in a compact carton.
- Stable specification. Sixteen ribs and a steel shaft give the canopy a firm shape, which is what buyers compare against cheaper eight-rib models on a shelf.
Buyers who need a long-format business umbrella instead should compare this platform with our long umbrella range, where the same wood-and-business language appears in a straight-handle build.
The OEM customisation path for model 46984961
Customisation runs in four layers, and each layer should be confirmed in writing before the next one starts.
- Platform confirmation. The buyer confirms rib count, canopy radius, handle type and target weight against the model 46984961 base specification.
- Appearance freeze. Canopy colour, wood tone, handle finish, print method, artwork size and position are locked on a single sheet.
- Packing design. Fabric sleeve, OPP bag, branded sleeve, hang tag, carton quantity and shipping marks are agreed together, because packaging changes carton cube.
- Sampling and approval. A logo proof is produced on the real canopy fabric, then a pre-production sample and carton test are approved before mass production.
Two specification points deserve attention. First, the supplier data lists a black UV coating but does not provide a numeric UPF rating, so any sun-protection claim must be confirmed during sampling. Second, wood tone varies between lots, so the approved handle sample should be kept as the colour reference for repeat orders.
Wholesale, agency and distribution route to market
A wood-handle folding umbrella sells where the buyer wants a business gift that still fits in a bag: corporate gifting, hotel guest umbrellas, bank and insurance programmes, dealer gifts and private-label retail. That mix decides how the programme is priced.
- Wholesale. Stock colours plus a printed logo give the shortest lead time, because no custom dyeing is added.
- Agency. Agents need a written margin band, a territory definition and artwork support material that shows both colours in one picture.
- Distribution. Distributors plan in cartons. With 50 pieces per carton, assortment should be set per carton configuration so warehouse handling and reorder points stay predictable.
Sampling, quality control and export
Three approvals keep an OEM run on track: the specification sheet signed by both sides, the logo proof printed on production fabric, and the pre-production sample including sleeve, label and carton. The last one is the final point where packing can be corrected cheaply.
Before production, agree the inspection standard and the defect list, then confirm carton drop testing if the goods move by sea. On the export side, model 46984961 shipments normally travel with a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill, and a certificate of origin when the destination requires one. Our OEM process guide shows the eight milestones from brand brief to sealed golden sample.
Frequently asked questions
Is the umbrella automatic?
No. This model uses manual opening and closing, which is one reason it is the lower-risk platform for markets with limited after-sales support.
Does the canopy carry a UPF rating?
The supplier data lists a black UV coating but no numeric UPF value. If you need a published rating, confirm it on the sample and test report before making any claim.
Can the wood handle be customised?
Handle shape and finish can be reviewed for qualified orders, and the approved sample becomes the colour reference for repeat production.
What should buyers send us?
Send the target market, channel, annual volume, target landed cost, logo artwork and packaging requirement. With those inputs we confirm whether model 46984961 is the right platform, quote stock and custom colour options, and issue a sample plan. Start through our contact page, or review the wider OEM custom umbrella programme if you are still comparing platforms.