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Wholesale 23-inch 10-rib automatic folding umbrella with UPF 50+ black coating, fiberglass ribs and custom logo options for B2B programs.
A 23-inch three-fold automatic umbrella developed for corporate gifting, promotional programs and retail private-label ranges. The 10-rib fiberglass frame and steel shaft keep the canopy stable in gusty weather, while the black UV coating blocks sunlight for everyday commuting.
Canopy colour matching to Pantone references, logo artwork, woven labels, branded sleeves, gift boxes and retail-ready packaging are all available. Send your artwork, quantity and destination market for a mockup and quotation.
Each umbrella ships with a matching fabric sleeve and an OPP bag. Master carton: 50 pcs.
Rib count is the single clearest indicator of how a folding umbrella will behave in gusty weather. A 10-rib frame distributes canopy load across more attachment points than an eight-rib equivalent, so each rib carries less stress, the canopy holds a truer shape, and the umbrella resists twisting when it is pushed open against wind. Combined with a steel shaft, this is the reason the model is positioned for commuting and corporate gifting rather than as a light promotional item.
At 105 cm open diameter this sits at the middle of the range: larger than the 5-fold 6K compact umbrella and smaller than the reverse automatic rain umbrella. Buyers sourcing several formats at once usually browse the compact umbrella category first, because it lists the folding formats side by side with their folded lengths and MOQs.
100 pieces for model UMB-3F-10R-006 — the lowest MOQ in the folding range.
Eight standard colourways: black, navy, olive, khaki, wine red, misty blue, matcha green, and pink. Pantone matching is available.
15–25 days after sample approval, which is the shortest lead time in this range.
23-Inch 10-Rib Automatic Folding 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.
This 23-inch automatic folding model suits corporate gifts, retail private label and promotional programs that need a practical business umbrella.
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