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Bianca Story - From the Andes to the Alps
Our team member Bianca has an exciting story behind her: how did she come to Austria from Argentina and eventually become an umbrella and marketing expert at Schirmmacher?
Umbrellas Bestsellers 2025
These are our top 5 umbrellas. They stand out thanks to their quality and good prices. All umbrellas are available in different colours and can be printed with the design of your choice.
Calculate parasol base weight - calculator
You want to know how much your parasol base must weight? We’ll tell you what to look for and provide you with a calculator.
Parasol manufacturing - six steps
Would you like to know how printed parasols are manufactured? We’ll show you in six easy steps: from printing to the finished parasol.
Sustainable umbrellas as promotional items
What do you have to consider when it comes to sustainability and umbrellas? We’ll inform you!
From “umbrella maker” to a modern e-commerce company
Christian Ströhle with the story of how “Schirmmacher” combines an innovative business model with a traditional product.
How is an umbrella manufactured?
Manufacturing umbrellas is an ancient craft. We give a detailed explanation of all the necessary steps involved in making umbrellas.
Recommendation: size of folding tents & pavilions depending on the number of people
How many people can fit under my tent? We give you a practical overview with the recommended number of people for different tent sizes.
Caring for and cleaning parasols
If you regularly care for your parasols, you’ll enjoy them for much longer. To do this, we recommend you follow our tips. If the parasol is already in poor condition, we’ll give you extra tips on cleaning and replacing the parasol fabric.
Caring for and cleaning umbrellas
Umbrellas are naturally very easy to look after. By following a few simple tips, you can enjoy your umbrella for even longer. You’ll also learn how to clean the ones that are dirty.
Tips for purchasing folding tents
Finding the right tent is not that difficult. Here you’ll find our tips on how to find the right tent.
Tips for purchasing parasols
Need help choosing the right parasol? In this article you’ll find a summary of our most important tips.
Tips for purchasing umbrellas
When it comes to selecting a model, umbrellas offer a wide range of design options. So that you don’t feel overwhelmed by all the options and can quickly make a decision, we have summarised all the essential points for selecting umbrellas in this article.