Every woman strives to always look compelling. Often, the unexpected vagaries of the weather can have a negative effect on the appearance. On a rainy rainy day, an umbrella will help to remain the most beautiful. It protects from the rain, helps to preserve the hair and is a stylish accessory that harmoniously complements the unique look. Women's umbrella machines have a number of their features.
The history of the umbrella dates back to the 11th century BC. e. At that time he was considered a symbol of power. Such products were only among the rulers and nobles. The weight of the first umbrellas often reached 2 kg, and the height ranged up to 1.5 m.
A little later, the models became more graceful and often served as protection from the sun. Today, the industry is so developed that sometimes products take inconceivable forms.
Features and Benefits
- Modern umbrellas are made in different colors and perfectly dilute the image in rainy weather.
- Automatic structures are more popular than other mechanisms. They are mobile and do not take up much space. They can be carried in a purse, while the weight of the product is relatively small.
- Some models are so compact that they can fit in the glove compartment of a car or jacket pocket. Such umbrellas can always be carried with you. In this case, inclement weather will not be taken by surprise.
- These products come in different designs and styles.
- They are reliable, functional and easy to operate.
- These options are more comfortable and elegant than mechanical models. They are quite durable and, thanks to modern technology, rarely break.
- Automatic umbrellas are chosen as an indispensable attribute for inclement weather and a stylish accessory that emphasizes the unique image of the owner.
Design and color schemes
In addition to unusual shapes in the form of a heart, flower or juicy fruit, umbrellas can be folded into the shape of a woman’s handbag, clutch or bottle. Creative models can be options for lovers with a dome-heart and two handles. Designers often decorate models with ruffles, curly edges, animal ears, ribbon decorations, appliqués and even embroidery.
Umbrellas with patterns on the inside of the dome are in fashion today. They bring a positive attitude on the most gloomy and rainy day. The coloring is always pleasant: it can be exquisite flowers, sunny sky, clouds, city motifs. The shades of the pattern are calm: blue, cornflower blue, azure, dairy and pastel. The outer part of the dome is made in black, gray and diluted blue.
A model with a black outer part of the dome and animalistic print of the inside looks no less exquisite. This style brings the style of premium shades.
More familiar models are made in burgundy, purple, blue and black shades. Of the prints of these products, variants with a marine and urban theme stand out. It can be paintings by painters, stylistic sketches, autumn leaves, a night city, mosaics and Japanese motifs. Classical floral arrangements, stripes, polka dots and abstraction fade into the background.
Varieties
In the era of innovative technologies, umbrellas in the skilled hands of the designer are often transformed into works of art. Today, the umbrella is recognized as a multifunctional product. Among the familiar options are creative models that can track weather changes. Specialized institutions are developing accessories that can support wireless Internet connection.
Folding automatic structures are divided into two categories: semi-automatic and automatic machines.
Semi-automatic mechanisms have an automatically opening dome. The advantage of such a device over mechanical models is the accelerated opening of the dome. It opens by pressing a button. This umbrella closes manually.
These products are convenient and have a slight advantage over automatic counterparts. Such an umbrella, being in a bag, will not be able to spontaneously open when accidentally pressed. By weight, they are slightly inferior to automatic umbrellas.
Automatic products are the most perfect. The dome opens and closes automatically when you press the button located on the handle of the umbrella. In this case, the rod quickly extends to the stop.
Previously, such models were considered more prone to damage. Today, their frame is made of more durable materials. At the same time, the system of each product is equipped with a special breaker that provides reliable protection of the structure in case of strong wind gusts.
Models of a folding automatic umbrella differ in the number of knees. There can be from two to five. It is generally accepted that the more additions, the more often umbrellas break. Today in stores more common products in 4 - 5 additions. They are more compact and take up minimal space in your purse.
The umbrella lock system prevents a sudden open.
The umbrella cane machine is rightfully recognized as the most stylish model, demonstrating the special status of the owner. It is bought to emphasize the style, often becoming its accent. This model is most in demand among men.
Women prefer more elegant options. Compared to other designs, such umbrellas have a larger dome size, so they better shelter from rain. Their anti-wind frame is considered the most reliable.
Materials
Today, the design of umbrellas uses synthetic waterproof materials. The most popular in the production of nylon, pongee and polyamide. Sometimes the composition of the material may be the addition of cotton. Each textile has its pros and cons, which must be considered when buying.
- The polyester is moisture resistant and retains its original color for a long time, without fading in the sun.
- Pongee is a silk or cotton textile that does not pass and does not absorb moisture.
- Nylon is cheaper and stronger than polyester. At first it looks nice, but very quickly loses its attractiveness, becoming dull and ugly.
- Teflon is an expensive material. This textile is lighter than pongee. It will last for many years, while the color will remain bright and saturated.
Umbrella frames are made of fiberglass, steel, plastic and aluminum. The lightest structural supports are plastic and aluminum frames, but they are inferior in reliability to steel models and fiberglass options. These systems are reliable in thunderstorms with strong gusts of wind.
Handles are made of wood, rubber or plastic. Wooden models are more pleasant to the touch, while plastic ones are more practical. Often pens become an adornment of models. They come in different shapes, sometimes turning into silhouettes of animals. More often, the beautiful half of humanity prefers umbrellas with the usual forms of handles, focusing on the colors of the dome.
How to choose?
- Before buying a stylish and functional accessory, you need to pay attention to the style of most of the wardrobe. Umbrellas produce different styles and styles. You need to buy a product in accordance with the style, paying attention to color and additional decor.
- To emphasize your style, the color of the umbrella should be combined with clothing. You can choose the product to match the shoes or bags.
- If the button during the inspection of the product does not always work, it is better to postpone such an umbrella: it will quickly become worthless.
- The handle of the umbrella should be comfortable.
- The crown of the dome has a good umbrella; the ends of the spokes have protective caps.
- In choosing a quality option, it is worth giving preference to a model with knitting needles made of steel, carbon fiber or fiberglass.
- When purchasing an umbrella, it is better to buy models with an anti-wind system. The spokes of these umbrellas are thicker and resistant to strong winds. Options that are not equipped with such a system, often even with a normal gust of wind, turn inside out.
How to care?
For the product to last long enough, you need to follow a few simple rules.
After use, the umbrella is dried until completely dried in a half-open state in a suspended state (for example, on the door handle).
Do not dry it in the fully opened form or near heating appliances. This will lead to deformation of the dome textile: the fabric will stretch, the load on the spokes will increase.
Do not forget about drying the cover. If it is not dried, the umbrella dries longer. When storing the umbrella in a wet case, there is a high risk of mold.
So that the umbrella is always clean, it is necessary to remove contamination with soap and water in a special container. To do this, you need to put the product in a container and after a few minutes rinse in the opened form.
If the dirt is poorly washed, you can use ammonia, diluting it with water (125 ml of the product per 1 liter of water). It is better to refresh the look of the product with the help of vinegar and water (30 ml per 1 liter of water).
The main rule that allows long-term operation of the product is a careful attitude.