It's still hot out, how are you all doing?
This time, I would like to talk about the types of Western-style umbrellas made in Japan.
Komiya Shoten manufactures umbrellas in accordance with the standards of the Japan Umbrella Promotion Council (JUPA), and there are four types of umbrellas: rain umbrellas, umbrellas for all weather, umbrellas for all weather, and parasols.
I would like to explain the differences between each of them in detail.
umbrella
This is a rain umbrella designed to be used on rainy days.
In our company, the "Miratore" series corresponds to the umbrellas.
This umbrella is made of a waterproof fabric made from a high-density woven polyester material, so it has excellent water repellency and high water resistance, making it comfortable to use even in fairly heavy rain.
Although this product has not been treated with UV protection, the fabric itself has UV protection properties, and testing at the Kaken Test Center showed that it has a UV protection rate of over 95%.
Therefore, even though it is an umbrella, it also has the effect of blocking UV rays.
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Rain or shine umbrella
This umbrella can be used primarily as a rain umbrella, but can also be used as a parasol.
The polyester fabric used for rain umbrellas has been treated with UV protection to increase its UV protection and shading rates, making it effective as a parasol as well.
Almost all of our "Koshu weave" fabric series are suitable for use as umbrellas in both rain and shine.
The beautiful texture and luxury of "Koshu weaving", which the store has been using since the store's founding, makes it perfect for fashion use, and this umbrella has the greatest variety of all the umbrellas Komiya Shoten has to offer.
This series of all-purpose umbrellas, which combine the functionality of being able to be used as both a rain umbrella and a parasol, are also popular as gifts.
Click here for ladies' long umbrellas for both rain and shine
Click here for women's rain and shine folding umbrellas
Men's long umbrellas for both rain and shine are available here
Men's rain and shine folding umbrellas available here
Sunny and rainy umbrella
Although it is primarily used as a parasol, it can also be used on rainy days.
This umbrella is made of cotton and linen fabric that is water-repellent and water-resistant, making it breathable and cool to look at, so it is recommended for use in light rain.
At our company, this falls into the "light-blocking/heat-blocking" series and some of the "natural fiber" series.
The light-blocking and heat-blocking series are highly functional umbrellas with a polyurethane lamination on the back of the fabric, providing UV protection of over 99.9%, light blocking of over 99.99%, and heat blocking of over 50%.
Umbrellas made from natural fibers feel cooler to the touch and are ideal for blocking out the sun on hot days.
Light-blocking and heat-blocking series for men
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Light-blocking and heat-blocking series for women
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A series for both sunny and rainy days made of cotton fabric for women
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parasol
This umbrella is designed to be used as a sunshade on sunny days.
This umbrella is also made from natural fibers such as cotton, linen, and silk and is tailored so as not to damage the texture of the fabric, making it a stylish umbrella that you can enjoy.
Some are treated with heat-insulating or UV-resistant processing, while others are untreated to bring out the texture of the fabric.
It is perfect for use during seasons such as early summer and early autumn, and looks great with a kimono.
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What is the difference between "rain and shine" and "sun and rain"?
We've talked about four types, but what can be confusing is the difference between "for all weather" and "for all sunshine and rain."
We receive many questions from customers, so we will explain in detail each item's strengths and weaknesses depending on the weather.
Why is it better to use a rain/shine jacket when it's raining?
This rain and shine umbrella is made from 100% polyester fabric, which means it repels water well and has high water resistance, making it safe to use even in the rain.
All-weather umbrellas are made from natural fibers, so they are less water-repellent and water-resistant than all-weather umbrellas. If used for long periods in the rain, rainwater may soak into the fabric.
Also, if you use it frequently in the rain, dirt will easily accumulate on the surface of the fabric. If you use it in the rain, please be sure to quickly rinse off the rainwater with a shower and then dry it thoroughly in the shade.
Perfect for use in extreme heat with this all-weather umbrella that provides excellent heat and light blocking!
When using on sunny days, "all-weather" fabrics made from natural fibers are less likely to trap heat, making them feel cooler to the touch.
The "all-weather" umbrella can also be used perfectly as a parasol, and does provide UV protection and shading (measured numerically), however, because it is made of polyester, it tends to trap heat more easily than umbrellas made from natural materials, and you may feel a little hot depending on the weather.
When using it on particularly hot days such as sweltering summer days, we recommend a black-coated umbrella that can be used in both rain and sun, as it has a high thermal insulation value.
It is true that many customers say they want an umbrella that can be used in both rain and shine, but we think you will feel the benefits of an umbrella more if you use it according to the weather and season, so we hope that this information will be of some help when choosing an umbrella.
You can also enjoy coordinating the material and color of your umbrella depending on your fashion for the day and where you are going.
We hope you enjoy using different umbrellas in different ways, just like you would with clothes.
