Umbrellas occupy a special place in the wardrobe of women. In the modern world, this element is not only a functionally convenient weather protection, but also a stylish accessory. He is obliged to combine the versatility and the possibility of comfortable and reliable use. That is why most often the choice of girls falls on comfortable and durable mechanical umbrellas, which not only fit easily into a handbag, but often have a spectacular design.
A bit of history
It is still not known exactly when and where exactly the first umbrella appeared in history. Such devices are actively used by people before our era. Some experts claim that Babylon or Assyria became their homeland. The most common version is the Ancient East.
Previously, for residents of many countries, the umbrella was a confirmation of the status of its owner. The richer he was decorated, the more his servants harbored his master with this accessory, the more notable was the genus of its owner. Umbrella materials could serve the most diverse raw materials: from papyrus and silk to leather.
Advances in the creation of a mechanical umbrella were first made in England by Jonas Henvey back in 1756. As the spokes for the product, he used fish bones, and this device had a mass of up to 4.5 kg. Remarkably, Jonas was the first man to publicly use an umbrella, because until that time this accessory was exclusively female.
In the XIX century, the Englishman S. Fox, using the same technique, managed to make metal knitting needles in the form in which they are used in the present tense. It was the first mechanical umbrella.
Features
Mechanical umbrella opens completely manually. That is why it is considered the most reliable, unlike its “brother” –automatic umbrella, which has the most complex, but at the same time very fragile design.
The folding accessory consists of a rod, a frame, a handle and tips. The rod is made of cold rolled metal. The accessory has several variants of addition: in two, three, four, five and an umbrella-cane.
The dome, which is mounted on the rod, is made of metal rods or knitting needles, various sleeves, nuts and springs, depending on the complexity of the design. The rod is equipped with a tip at the top, and a handle at the bottom. They can be made of wood, plastic or even ivory.
The pen is usually an object of design inspiration. Its appearance is not limited to any frames and can have absolutely any shape. Female models are often decorated with rhinestones or artificial pearls.
The most common umbrella material is polyester. It does not absorb moisture and protects from exposure to sunlight, and therefore this material is the most versatile. Often this fabric is diluted with cotton fibers, because of which the material becomes lighter and the mass of the product itself decreases. Also in the manufacture of this accessory used cotton and silk fabrics, nylon.
Currently, the global market is full of various models of umbrellas, however, mechanical products, despite their durability and low price, are slowly losing their popularity. Many women prefer a semi-automatic, which is more comfortable than mechanical, and inferior in price to the machine.
How to choose?
Modern models of umbrellas are amazing. The large selection and relatively low price of mechanical products attracts the attention of many girls.However, unknowingly, many women can purchase a poor-quality product that threatens to quickly break. So how to choose the most suitable accessory for yourself?
First of all, it is worth starting to select a model based on your lifestyle. The size of the accessory directly depends on the number of additions of the telescopic rod: the more additions, the smaller the size of the product. So, for lovers of long walks and minimalism, a lightweight model for 3-4 additions will fit, which easily fits into a medium-sized handbag and will not cause unnecessary inconvenience to its owner.
A woman who sees in an umbrella not only a fashionable item, but also a stylish addition to her individual style, you should pay attention to the mechanical umbrella-cane. This product has a more elegant appearance, and the presence of a skillfully engraved handle makes it the most desirable acquisition for many women.
Experts before purchasing this accessory recommend to pay attention to the quality of its frame. Umbrella mechanisms must be strong and covered with a corrosion-resistant coating. The material itself must be firmly attached to the bars and exclude the presence of gaps or mechanical damage. For a safer and more efficient use of the frame should be equipped with a special blocking design, which will prevent it from turning out during a squall or storm wind.
Of the materials for the frame of the dome is better to give preference to polyester with the addition of cotton. It is not recommended to purchase a product from nylon, as it is quickly deformed.
By appointment, umbrellas can be divided into several types: sun protection, rain and special. The latter type involves a slightly more complicated construction of mechanical accessories designed for the beach or for those people who spend a lot of time in the fresh air.
The range provides a wide variety of umbrellas on a color palette and methods of decoration. Among them, you can choose a monophonic and most versatile accessory or a more eccentric model.
