Buyer's Guide On Choosing The Best Umbrella Shaft

Rain or shine, promotional umbrellas won't ever dampen your marketing efforts because they are one of the practical business giveaways you can hand out. Although they are one of the most convenient branded items to give to anyone, you should still pick a well-made custom umbrella to represent your company. How? To begin, let's select the shaft or stem, the pole that runs from the handle up to the canopy of an umbrella.

What is an Umbrella Shaft?

When evaluating an umbrella's durability, the ribs are frequently given the spotlight. Therefore, overlooking the fact that they are equally as crucial as the umbrella's shaft. It is sometimes referred to as a stem or pole. The shaft gives an umbrella height and stability. It is the part of an umbrella you grasp when gusts of wind are blowing in your direction. The shaft is also where the tension springs that help the umbrella open and close are placed. Umbrella poles come in various materials, and not all are created equal.

Types of Umbrella Shaft Materials

In the past, shafts were previously fashioned of cane or whalebone. Contrary to the modern umbrella, which is constructed from aluminium, wood, fibreglass, and metal/steel. Let's briefly discuss each one:

• Metal/Steel Umbrella Shaft: When it comes to durability, opt for a promotional umbrella with a metal or steel shaft. Unfortunately, this shaft is prone to corrosion.
• Aluminium Umbrella Shaft: Aluminium umbrella stems are lighter than metal ones but more expensive. Also, remember that this material is often reserved for telescopic umbrellas, also known as folding umbrellas.
• Wooden Umbrella Shaft: A wooden pole for your umbrella will instantly elevate its look and feel. This material is mainly used for walker umbrellas. However, wooden umbrellas should only be used in sunny conditions.
• Fibreglass Umbrella Shaft: Almost all golf umbrella shafts are constructed from fibreglass. The fibreglass material used in an umbrella shaft makes it resistant to corrosion, water absorption and bending or breaking.
• Acrylic Umbrella Shaft: This wasn't mentioned above, but umbrella stems can also be made of acrylic, but this is mostly for aesthetic reasons. They are mainly used for LED umbrellas, perfect when hosting an event at night.

How to Choose the Right Umbrella Pole for Your Campaign

There are no strict guidelines, although it would be better to choose based on the item's usage or purpose. This is to ensure that the person who gets it will use it for a long time, which is suitable for your brand because your logo will get more exposure every time they use it.

In this case, a steel, metal, aluminium, or fibreglass umbrella pole would be the right option for you because it may be used whether it is raining or not. Ensure the steel, metal, or aluminium stems have a corrosion-resistant coating.

Also, note that the materials of shafts and ribs could be mixed. For example, the umbrella shaft is built out of steel, but the ribs are constructed out of fibreglass.

That sums up everything there is to know about the various materials used for umbrella stems that can be covered in this piece. However, stay tuned because there's more information coming your way! Next, we'll discuss the various umbrella rib kinds to help you select the ideal promotional umbrella for your upcoming marketing initiative.

References:
https://www.umbrellaworkshop.com/umbrellas/parts-of-an-umbrella/
https://www.superain.com/the-ultimate-guide-for-umbrella-material/
http://www.madehow.com/Volume-1/Umbrella.html