How to choose a quality umbrella - choose an umbrella

"The nature does not have bad weather?. ." Of course, if a stylish, elegant and very important accessory is an umbrella, the girls will take with them in the spring or autumn season. Continuing the famous song from the popular movie "Office Romance": "Every weather is a grace," we will try to prepare for it so that this reliable ally not only brings brightness and originality to our image, but also serves as a reliable protection in inclement weather.

A bit of history

Scientists are still arguing about the origin of the umbrella, but it is known for sure that its age is more than three thousand years. The first country where this symbol of wealth and noble origin was seen was China. From the beginning of the eighteenth century, an elegant umbrella-cane conquered victorious Europe, and then America.

What are the umbrellas of

? From time immemorial, the technology of their production has been improved several times, which helped manufacturers to master the production of umbrellas of various designs: modern "canes" and folding models, which are conveniently transformed twice, thrice, or even four times, An accessory that fits easily in a purse. Umbrellas-clamshells can be either automatic or semi-automatic, as well as with a dual automatic machine. In semiautomatic structures - the handle of the umbrella is moved down manually, and then the dome flies open;at automatic machines - the accessory is opened with a single "click" button, and the closing is manual;Dual automatic machines provide a complete cycle of opening and closing the umbrella with the same button.

Frame

Of the entire galaxy of umbrellas and umbrellas, the most durable and practical are umbrellas-canes with steel frames, which perfectly protect their owners from rainy and inclement weather. However, with such an umbrella it is difficult to be in any transport, it is often forgotten in cafes or other places. Umbrellas-folding cots with folding handle are very compact, but not so reliable. This model is often equipped with a thin aluminum frame, which breaks down under any strong gust of wind. Specialists also recommend choosing a similar umbrella with two additions, no more, since an excessive third or even fourth - reduces the reliability of the structure.

• Experts advise not only to purchase one umbrella, as for walking and driving on your own car is convenient umbrella-cane, and for practical and dynamic women it will be good to have an umbrella folding.
• The number of spokes for a quality umbrella can be 8, 10 or 16. Some models have up to 24 spokes. The most optimal material for them, light and durable - fiberglass. Spokes made of it do not weigh heavily on the product and sustain a fairly strong gust of wind. The guides themselves should be not only strong, but also flexible, and metal spokes to prevent their corrosion are covered by the same additional spraying. An upwardly directed gutter, to which the spokes are attached, is capable of providing structural strength and forming the correct dome of the umbrella when opened.
• The fabric cover of the dome near the quality umbrella is securely attached to the knitting needles in several equidistant places. Dense seams, excluding the presence of even the smallest holes or other small flaws, will not let through a single drop of moisture.
• The dome of a good umbrella is securely fixed from above by a tightly fitting rivet.

Dome fabric

• Nylon is one of the most common and rather cheap materials used in the manufacture of umbrellas. However, it is wear-resistant, dries quickly and serves the landlady for several years.
• Polyester - is designed for girls who prefer luxury and sophistication in things, and they can not stand behind the price. Domes with bright, "tasty" material are made of yarns of juicy shades. But these umbrellas serve much less than their nylon counterparts.
• Eponzh - it is often called in the people "plashchevkoy" for a similar fabric structure. This material has a high degree of water repellent properties, so it does not get wet in rainy weather.

• Teflon fabric - this innovative material has won the catwalks recently. Cupolas of umbrellas from Teflon fabric are found only in exclusive models of famous world brands. Accordingly, the cost of such umbrellas is not calculated for each purse. Thin and soft fabric with Teflon has excellent water-repellent properties.

What you should pay attention to

• First, you need to check the mechanism of the umbrella, its ability to open and close unhindered, without requiring additional efforts. For this, you can try to open and close the umbrella several times( 10-15 movements), assessing the comfort of this action.
• Next, you need to see if the material is tight on the umbrella dome: it should not be sagged in any way. Then we estimate the reliability of fastening the fabric to the guides( knitting needles).On cheap models, the material is simply sewn to the edges of the spokes, which eventually spoils it. For quality umbrellas, the cloth with spokes is connected with the help of plastic caps.
• Do not forget to check the frame of the umbrella for stability. To do this, we shake the umbrella: in a good model, the skeleton is fixed tightly, does not have a looseness leading to its premature deterioration.
• The tip of the "proprietary" umbrellas has a rounded shape and a plastic clip is necessarily present on the rod.

Choosing a quality and comfortable umbrella for its spring-autumn wardrobe, all girls tend to pay tribute to fashion, following its trends. The trend of 2013 is bright stylish clothes and the same original accessories, including umbrellas with unusual floral prints. Do not lose relevance umbrellas-canes, lacy domes in the style of "retro."Spring 2013 will award a fashion accessory with a riot of colors, an animal print, ruffles, bows, floral compositions. In the summer of this season, world couturiers offered the girls exquisite transparent umbrellas from the hot sun.

How to choose a stylish umbrella

Open it and look at your reflection in the mirror. The color of the dome very much affects not only the appearance, but also the shade of your face. It is very helpful to know about the correct selection of decorative cosmetics. The umbrella is selected by the same criteria.

• Pale skinned beauties are well suited for pink and red, brown and yellow umbrella.
• Ruddy charmers are better to use green and blue shades. But such umbrellas and all gray tones are contraindicated for women of mature age, since they make the complexion worse, making it painful.

Men traditionally prefer dark monochrome umbrellas. For stylish images, famous designers recommended them umbrellas in a cage.

Masters of the fashion world this year advise not to strictly tie the umbrella color to other accessories. Knowing how to choose a quality umbrella, you can safely buy the color you like. A loved umbrella will give you confidence in your own irresistibility!

Video

After watching the following video, you will learn how to choose an umbrella, how to properly use it and how to care for it: