The double-layer reverse long umbrella (model 59456) is the platform we quote when a B2B programme needs a straight-handle car umbrella that folds its wet surface inward. Eight fibre ribs and a fibreglass centre shaft carry the long silhouette, a second canopy layer adds stability in gusty weather, and the pongee shell is listed with UPF 50+ sun protection. It suits automotive accessory ranges, distributors, corporate gift programmes and marketplace sellers who want a reverse umbrella with a straighter, more premium finish than a folding model.
This page explains how an OEM programme for model 59456 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 59456 specification at a glance
- Model: 59456
- Style: 8-rib long handle straight reverse umbrella
- Canopy: pongee fabric, double layer
- Sun protection: UPF 50+ listed
- Frame: eight fibre ribs with a fibreglass centre shaft
- Handle: rubber handle
- Opening: manual open and close as listed; automatic builds also appear in the colour range
- Unit weight: approximately 0.6 kg
- Carton quantity: 40 pieces
- Packing volume reference: 33 x 66, as supplied on the data sheet
- Colours: manual build in Dark Night Green, Taro Purple and Mist Blue; automatic build adds Plane Tree Beige, Gentleman Grey, Morning Mist Green and Black
Published photographs and the base specification sit on the double-layer reverse long umbrella product page, which is the reference buyers receive with the quotation.
Why model 59456 fits an OEM programme
OEM work goes fastest on a platform that is already proven in production. Model 59456 has a fixed long-handle reverse geometry, a double canopy layer, and a mechanism that can be quoted in either a manual or an automatic build. Those three facts matter commercially.
- Reverse folding solves a specific problem. The wet surface folds inward, so water does not drip onto a car seat, a doorway or a shop floor while the umbrella closes.
- Two mechanism options. Buyers who want a lower unit cost can take the manual build; buyers targeting premium gifting can take an automatic build in the wider colour range.
- Long-handle presentation. A straight long umbrella reads as a higher-value item in a gift box or at a retail fixture than a compact folding model.
Buyers who need a folding reverse umbrella instead should compare this platform with our long umbrella and special custom umbrella ranges, where the same reverse logic appears in different frame sizes.
The OEM customisation path for model 59456
Customisation runs in four layers, and each layer should be confirmed in writing before the next one starts.
- Platform confirmation. The buyer confirms umbrella length, rib count, mechanism type and target weight against the model 59456 base specification.
- Appearance freeze. Canopy colour, inner-layer colour, handle colour and finish, print method, artwork size and position are locked on a single sheet.
- Packing design. Fabric sleeve, OPP bag, branded carton, hang tag, carton marks and carton quantity 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.
Colour is a production decision here rather than a design preference. The manual and automatic builds do not share the same colour list, so the mechanism and the colour must be confirmed as one pair; a colour that exists in the automatic range may not be available in the manual build.
Wholesale, agency and distribution route to market
A long reverse umbrella sells where the end customer already has a car: automotive accessories, roadside and fleet programmes, dealer gifting, hotel and property entrances, and premium corporate catalogues. 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 the colour range in one picture.
- Distribution. Distributors plan in cartons. With 40 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 59456 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
How does a reverse umbrella help when leaving a car?
The canopy folds with the wet surface inside, so the dry side stays outward and water does not drip onto a seat or a doorway while the umbrella closes.
Is model 59456 manual or automatic?
The base listing is a manual open-and-close build, and the colour range also references automatic builds. Confirm the mechanism together with the colour, because the two lists are not identical.
Can the logo be printed on both canopy layers?
The outer layer carries the branding. Because the inner layer is the surface the user sees while folding, some buyers also request a contrast inner colour or a small woven label — both are confirmed on the proof.
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 59456 is the right platform, quote manual and automatic builds, and issue a sample plan. Start through our contact page, or review the wider OEM custom umbrella programme if you are still comparing platforms.