11.06.2024. / IN Design Ideas, Accent Furniture, Home Improvement, Product Highlights / BY Adrijana
Parasols can be divided into two categories. The first category includes parasols as fashion accessories, while the second category encompasses parasols for practical use during summer days, such as those found in hospitality venues, on beaches, or for private use on terraces, balconies, or gardens.
The origin of parasols dates back to ancient Egypt, with the first recorded existence around 2,450 years BC. As the name suggests, a parasol (sun shield) protects from the sun, whether it is a small handheld parasol like the one in Monet's painting "Girl with a Parasol," or a larger parasol set up in a garden, on a balcony, or terrace. The goal is to protect you from the intense sun during summer days. Throughout history, parasols have served as fashion accessories or status symbols, particularly in China and later in Japan, where they are called "Wagasa" (wa signifies Japanese, and gasa means parasol). Natural materials used to create parasols included papyrus, silk, palm leaves, decorative feathers, and cotton with bamboo frames.
Nowadays, the durability of materials is a crucial factor in the manufacture of parasols. Product specifications often include UV radiation protection, though this alone is not a complete solution against harmful UV rays. Combining a protective SPF factor with a parasol can shield your skin and ensure shade during the summer. When purchasing a parasol, choose an option suitable for your space by ensuring the fabric and base are weather-resistant. The best materials do not fade, lose color, allow water through, or retain moisture. The base should be rust-resistant, non-corrosive, and sturdy enough to withstand strong summer winds and rains.
It is also important that the base is robust and balanced relative to the parasol's overall size, which is especially crucial for larger garden pavilions that need to be securely installed and anchored to prevent damage or collapse.
Suitable materials for parasols include polyester, acrylic, olefin, and vinyl, with aluminum and fiberglass being the best choices for bases and frames. To achieve water resistance and UV protection, manufacturers often enhance materials with Teflon coating or titanium oxide, which provides the necessary properties for effective summer protection.
In the photographs, you can find examples I have selected as my choices, including garden pavilions, parasols with loungers, and cantilever parasols.
Product dimensions: Width: 300.00 cm (118.11 inches) Height: 260.00 cm (102.36 inches), Depth: 300.00 cm (118.11 inches), Weight: 33.00 kg (72.75 lbs)
Product dimensions: Width: 300.00 cm (118.11 inches), Height: 265.00 cm (104.33 inches), Depth: 300.00 cm (118.11 inches) Weight: 28.00 kg (61.73 lbs)
Dimensions approx. 137 x 160 x 182 cm (W x H x D), Weight: about 29.5 kg
Dimensions: total approx. 3 x 3 x 3 cm (W x H x D), Dimensions (legs): approx. 4 x 4 cm (W x D), Dimensions (minimum/medium/maximum): approx. 2 / 2.5 / 3 m (H), Weight: approx. 23 kg
Width: 300 cm, Color: Blue, Frame Color: Silver, Height: 255 cm
Material: Aluminum, fabric, Material information: Olefin fabric, aluminum
