There are thousands of business gift options these days. One can go the food route and do something like a gourmet gift basket, or there’s also the classic route of custom logo apparel such as jackets and hoodies. Drinkware is also a huge trend, with the viral Stanley Cup being an inescapable product at the end of 2023.
A business gift that’s practical and professional yet underrated is a folding umbrella. Some would consider an umbrella as a generic gift for clients or employees; and that is a fair opinion. However, a folding umbrella is also a type of gift that they won’t throw away because of its functionality and convenience. It’s an everyday item that you keep in your bag, in your car, or at home.
A few important notes:
- The umbrella MUST be high quality, ideally made of sturdy materials like fiberglass or reinforced aluminium.
- Said folding umbrella has to be compact and lightweight when folded (because that’s the whole point of it)
- There has to be some form of personalization if you’re planning to offer it as a business gift
A quality folding umbrella lasts an average of seven years. For something that costs under $35, you already get your money’s worth in terms of brand awareness and recall.
Here are five good, quality folding umbrellas that you can easily customize with your company logo or unique graphics that costs below $35.
The Extreme Umbrella
This super cool, all-fiberglass folding umbrella is a game-changer. It’s designed to be light and tough. With its unique build, it’s set to last longer. It pops open automatically, has a wide 58″ cover, and features extra-strong ribs that don’t use any rivets, making it super sturdy. It also has a carrying bag with a handle that you can easily slip over your shoulders.
Color options: Black, Black White, Navy Blue, Navy Blue White, Red White, Royal Blue White
Lil’ Windy Folding Umbrella
This durable umbrella can withstand wind gusts up to 30 mph. It’s nice and compact and opens to a 43″ arc. Also designed with vented technology, the sought-after fiberglass ribs, an ergonomically designed wood handle, and a hexagon shaft.
Color options: Black, Black / White, Burgundy, Hunter Green, Hunter Green / White, Navy Blue, Navy Blue / White, Royal Blue, Royal Blue / White
The Defender Umbrella
It’s got this fancy patented frame that looks sharp and means business. With a cool vented design and a 46″ spread, it pops open on its own and has a solid fiberglass shaft and double-strong ribs. This smart design makes it lighter to carry but way tougher than your average umbrella, lasting longer than the usual ones you’re used to.
Color options: lack, Black White, Navy Blue, Navy Blue White, Red White, Royal Blue White
The Bitty Umbrella
If you’re looking for a truly travel-friendly business gift, then the Bitty Umbrella folds down to an impressive 7.5″. It also weighs half a pound so this is ideal for clients who will appreciate having a small umbrella in their carry-on. Also available in blue.
The Weatherman® Travel Folding Umbrella
This umbrella is above $35 and is a premium option if you have a bigger budget for your business gift.
Compact but mighty, the Weatherman Travel® is a commuter’s favorite. It weighs under a pound and folds down to 12″, perfect for your purse or backpack. It’s automatic with a rubberized handle. Also offered in black.
it’s personalized via heat transfer on the sleeve and/or the panel. The imprint is guaranteed to last.
And so, the next time your client is caught in a sudden downpour during their commute to work or is just out and about on a hot, summer day, they’ll find themselves reaching for the folding umbrella that you gifted them. It’s a fantastic and subtle way to keep you in their line of vision.
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