UK weather can turn quickly, so an umbrella that is easy to handle on a commute or when getting in and out of a car can make wet days less awkward.
What is different about a reverse-folding umbrella?
A reverse-folding umbrella closes in the opposite direction to a traditional umbrella. The wet outer surface folds inward, which can help reduce drips when you step into a car, hallway or public transport.
When it can be useful
- Car journeys: the inward fold can make it easier to close the umbrella beside a car door.
- Commuting: keeping the wet canopy folded inward can be useful on buses, trains and in busy entrances.
- Everyday carrying: a C-shaped handle can be convenient when you need a free hand for a bag or phone.
What to check before buying
Look at the open canopy size, overall length, handle shape and whether the umbrella can stand upright when closed. No umbrella is completely wind-proof, so it is also sensible to close it in severe gusts rather than force the frame.
A practical UK-stock option
Smart Finds currently stocks a blue daisy reverse-folding umbrella with a C-handle. It has an approximately 107cm open canopy and is held in UK supplier stock.
View the Reverse Folding Umbrella
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