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Economist Folding Umbrella, Printed Compact Umbrella
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Folding umbrella with auto open-close and steel ribs
The Economist is an eight-panel printed compact umbrella for value at volume. It carries a polyester canopy on a steel shaft with 54cm steel ribs, opening to 98cm and folding down small for a bag.
The draw is the value on a full feature set. An automatic open and close, a steel frame and a matching sleeve give the essentials of a folding umbrella at a price that suits a large run. A dependable everyday giveaway.
It has an automatic open and close on the steel shaft, and the polyester canopy comes with a matching pongee sleeve. A plastic handle sits in the hand for an easy, everyday carry.
Add your logo by screen print across the canopy panels so the brand reads on the walk in the rain.
Hotels, conference organisers and community groups order the Economist as a printed compact umbrella for guest gifts, delegate satchels and volume giveaways across a group.
Features of the Economist Folding Umbrella, Printed Compact Umbrella
Automatic open and close from one button
54cm steel ribs on a steel shaft
Eight-panel polyester canopy opens to 98cm
Matching pongee sleeve included
Folds down small for a bag
Screen print branding on the canopy
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about ordering, branding options, artwork, production and delivery.
Minimum order quantities are shown in the specifications above, and start from 25 units on most stock ranges. Custom-made runs start from 100 units. Per-unit pricing improves as quantities rise, so tell us the quantity you have in mind and we will quote the breaks around it.
Canopy diameter, closed length and rib length are listed in the Size tab above. Those three numbers matter for different reasons: diameter sets how much coverage you get, closed length decides whether it fits a bag or satchel, and rib length is the figure suppliers quote for golf umbrellas.
Canopy fabric, frame and handle materials are listed in the Size tab above. Across the range, canopies are polyester in a showerproof weave, frames are steel or fibreglass depending on how much wind the umbrella is built for, and handles run from moulded rubber grips to timber crooks.
Print methods and maximum print areas for this product are listed in the Decoration tab above, and stock colours in the Colours and MOQ tab. Most umbrellas take a screen print, a colour transfer or a full colour digital transfer, and non-stock colours can be made to order with a higher minimum and a longer lead time.
Our canopies are showerproof, which is what an umbrella needs to be for everyday rain. Vented and double canopy styles also let wind pass through the top rather than catching it flat, which is what keeps a frame from inverting in a gust.
Yes. We prepare a digital proof showing your logo on the umbrella in your chosen canopy colour as part of the order process, usually within 24 to 48 hours, and production only begins once you have approved it.
Usually, yes. A set-up covers preparing your logo for the chosen branding technique, such as screen preparation or digital print set-up, and it is a one-off per design and per technique, shown clearly in your quote. Re-orders using the same artwork may cost less to set up.
A copy of your logo in vector .eps format is ideal. See the full artwork specifications for detailed requirements, or read about our decoration techniques.
Yes, PMS colour matching comes standard. We match your exact brand colours wherever possible, and if an exact match is not achievable we select the closest shade and confirm it with you. See the PMS colour chart.
Our team can redraw your logo into the ideal format for $30, and you own the remastered file to use as you please.
Files of 6MB or smaller can be sent through with your quote. For larger files, get in touch and we will arrange an alternative method.
Standard production is approximately 10 working days from artwork approval, with rush orders accommodated where possible, subject to stock availability. Timelines vary with decoration method and quantity, so tell us your in-hand date and we will confirm a realistic plan.
Australia-wide from our St Kilda base in Melbourne, to every state and territory. Have a preferred carrier? We are happy to work with your nominated delivery service.
We keep our most popular umbrellas stocked and ready to be customised with your logo. On the rare occasion stock runs short, our team finds an alternative that stays within your time and budget.
Yes, tell us your date first. Deadlines creep up: a promotional event just announced, a last-minute conference, an unexpected trade show. Our experts will map the fastest realistic plan to get branded umbrellas to you on time and on budget.
If you find a comparable product from another Australian supplier for less, send it through and we will do our best to beat it on a like-for-like basis, matched on product, quantity, decoration and lead time. Eligible quotes show the supplier's company details and are dated within the last 14 days. See the full Price Beat Promise.
Yes. Samples are supplied blank, without logo or branding, at the quoted unit price plus a $25 freight and administration fee, with payment required before dispatch. Request a quotation first and we will arrange it; dispatch can take a few days. Prefer not to wait? Ask for a digital proof instead, usually ready within 24 to 48 hours. Full details are on our sample policy.
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