Every woman seeks to always look irresistible. Often, the unexpected vagaries of the weather can have a negative impact on the appearance. On an inclement rainy day, the umbrella will help to stay the most beautiful. It covers from the rain, helps preserve hair and is a stylish accessory that harmoniously complements the unique image. Women's umbrellas, machines have a number of their features.
The history of the umbrella originates in the XI century BC. er At that time, he was considered a symbol of power. Such products were only the rulers and nobles. The weight of the first umbrellas often reached 2 kg, and the height varied up to 1.5 m.
A little later, the models became more graceful and often served as sun protection. Today the industry is so developed that sometimes the products take unimaginable 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 carry with them. At the same time, inclement weather will not catch surprise.
- These products come in various designs and styles.
- They are reliable, functional and easy to operate.
- These options are more convenient and elegant than mechanical models. They are quite durable and, thanks to modern technology, extremely rarely break.
- Automatic umbrellas are chosen as an indispensable attribute for inclement weather and a stylish accessory that emphasizes the uniqueness of the image of the owner.
Design and colors
In addition to unusual forms in the form of a heart, a flower or a 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 are often decorated with models of ruffles, figured edges, animal ears, decorations of ribbons, appliqués, and even embroidery.
Umbrellas with a pattern on the inside of the dome are in fashion today. They make a positive attitude on the most gloomy and rainy day. Coloring is always pleasant: it can be exquisite flowers, sunny sky, clouds, urban motifs. The shades of the pattern are calm: blue, cornflower blue, azure, milky and pastel. The outer part of the dome is black, gray and diluted blue.
A model with a black outer part of the dome and an animal print of the inside looks no less elegant. This style brings in the style of premium shades.
More familiar models are made in burgundy, purple, blue and black shades. Of the prints of these products highlights the options with a marine and urban themes. It can be paintings of painters, stylistic sketches, autumn leaves, night city, mosaic and Japanese motifs. Classic floral arrangements, stripes, peas and abstraction fade into the background.
Varieties
In the era of innovative technology, umbrellas in the capable hands of a designer often turn into works of art. Today the umbrella is recognized as a multifunctional product. Among the usual options are creative models that can track weather changes. Specialized institutes are engaged in the development of such accessories that could support a wireless connection to the Internet.
Folding automatic structures are divided into two categories: semi-automatic and automatic.
Semi-automatic mechanisms have automatically opening dome. The advantage of such a device over mechanical models is the accelerated opening of the dome. It is opened by pressing the button. This umbrella is closed manually.
These products are convenient and have a slight advantage over automatic analogues. Such an umbrella, while in the bag, will not be able to open spontaneously with a random press. By weight, they are somewhat 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 until it stops.
Previously, such models were considered more prone to breakage. Today, their frame is made of more durable materials. At the same time, the system of each product is equipped with a special safety lock against failures, which provides reliable protection of the structure in case of strong gusts of wind.
Models of folding automatic umbrella differ in the number of knees. They can be from two to five. It is usually assumed that the more additions, the more often umbrellas break. Today in stores more common products in 4 - 5 additions. They are more compact and occupy a minimum of space in the purse.
The automatic lock system of the automatic machine warns you that it is suddenly open.
The umbrella cane automatic machine is by right recognized as the most stylish model showing the special status of the owner. He bought to underline the style, often becoming his accent. This model is most in demand in men.
Women prefer more elegant options. Compared to other structures, such umbrellas have a larger dome size, so they are better sheltered from rain. Their frame anti-wind is considered the most reliable.
Materials
Today in the development of umbrellas are used 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 purchasing.
- Polyester is resistant to moisture and retains its original color for a long time without fading into the sun.
- Eponzh is a silk or cotton textiles, not permeable and not absorbing moisture.
- Nylon is cheaper and stronger than polyester. At first, he looks pleasant, but very quickly loses his attractiveness, becoming dull and ugly.
- Teflon is an expensive material. This textiles easier 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 a thunderstorm with strong gusts of wind.
Handles are made of wood, rubber or plastic. Wooden models are more pleasant to the touch, and plastic ones are more practical. Often, the pens become the decoration of models. They come in different shapes, sometimes turning into silhouettes of animals. Most often, the beautiful half of humanity prefers to 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 the product in accordance with the style, paying attention to the color and additional decor.
- In order to favorably emphasize your style, the colors of the umbrella should be combined with clothing. You can pick up 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 unusable.
- Umbrella handle should be comfortable.
- At a good umbrella the top of the dome, the ends of the spokes have protective caps.
- When choosing a quality option, it is worthwhile to give preference to the model with steel, carbon-fiber or fiberglass spokes.
- Buying an umbrella, it is better to buy models with 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 the usual gust of wind, turn inside out.
How to care?
To make the product last long enough, you need to follow a few simple rules.
After application, the umbrella is dried to complete drying in a half-open form in a suspended state (for example, on the door handle).
You can not dry it in a fully open form or near heating devices. This will lead to deformation of the textile dome: the fabric will stretch, the load on the needles will increase.
Do not forget about the drying 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.
In order for the umbrella to always be clean, it is necessary to remove contamination with soap and water in a special container. To do this, put the product in a container and rinse it in a few minutes in the opened form.
If contaminants do not wash well, you can use ammonia, diluting it with water (125 ml of product per liter of water). Refresh the look of the product better with vinegar and water (30 ml per 1 liter of water).
The main rule, allowing long-term operation of the product, is careful attitude.