The stats on 2527 WindPro®:
• 43" arc, 3-section shaft, auto open/close
• Closed: approximately 11" in length
• Vented canopy - engineered to resist windy conditions
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New all fiberglass frame/ribs (uncommon in compact umbrellas) offers a significant increase in the durability and life of an umbrella• Anti-wind canopy designed to resist inversion
• Black electrostatic steel shaft and ribs
• Black rubber-coated handle
• 100% polyester pongee canopy and case
Rated "BEST OVERALL" by The Wall Street Journal
Here's all the proof you need, a wind tunnel test was performed at the University of Washington Aeronuatical Laboratory to test the strength of Windbrella, GustBuster and ShedRain Umbrellas. At 50.9 mph winds GustBuster inverted, at 51.2 Windbrella inverted; and the ShedRain umbrella withstood 71 mph winds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq2U6BBApik
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ShedRain is an Oregon company doing business worldwide. Founded in 1947, they are a third generation family company that has earned and maintained a reputation for quality, service, styling and integrity.
As a leading consumer preferred brand, they continually put innovation and design excellence on the shelves of the best stores. Because the requirements of retail customers vary from high end to promotional, they provide the product flexibility necessary to service a wide range of retailers.
As a respected supplier to the promotional products industry, they rely on an international network of distributors and sales representatives to distribute ShedRain corporate branded product. They are proud members of the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) and Advertising Specialties Institute (ASI).
Think about the investment you make in creating and maintaining your corporate identity. It’s all about quality – at every level. When promoting your good name, the medium is as important as the message. That’s why ShedRain umbrellas and rainwear are used year after year to promote some of the world’s most recognized brands.
http://www.shedrain.com/
As a leading consumer preferred brand, they continually put innovation and design excellence on the shelves of the best stores. Because the requirements of retail customers vary from high end to promotional, they provide the product flexibility necessary to service a wide range of retailers.
Here is where you can buy ShedRain!
Bloomingdale’s, Macy, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Banana Republic, Brookstone, Gap, REI, Victoria Secret, Fred Meyer and Walgreens are just a few of the well established retailers that rely on ShedRain as their umbrella supplier.
ShedRain has also joined forces with the Melanoma International Foundation to find a cure for cancer. They have also created a new brand, ShedRays of beach and patio umbrellas and accessories that are all endorsed by the Melanoma International Foundation. Each product endorsement generates a percentage of the proceeds that goes back to the Melanoma International Foundation in an effort to find a cure. As a respected supplier to the promotional products industry, they rely on an international network of distributors and sales representatives to distribute ShedRain corporate branded product. They are proud members of the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) and Advertising Specialties Institute (ASI).
Think about the investment you make in creating and maintaining your corporate identity. It’s all about quality – at every level. When promoting your good name, the medium is as important as the message. That’s why ShedRain umbrellas and rainwear are used year after year to promote some of the world’s most recognized brands.
http://www.shedrain.com/