Safety tips for use
When opening an umbrella, you should make sure there is enough space around you. Otherwise, bystanders can easily be injured by the tips, especially in the face. Closing pocket umbrellas also poses a risk, because they may snap apart under certain circumstances. You should therefore only let go of the umbrella once the spring has clicked into place.
Safety factors in umbrellas:
- The Trimagic model provides extra safety thanks to its built-in "stop-and-go automatic". This prevents the umbrella shaft from springing apart uncontrollably if your hand slips off the handle while closing it. The telescopic handle stays in the position where pressure was last applied. You can find more information about this promotional umbrella item at Trimagic.
- In general, umbrellas with automatic open-and-close have the advantage that the spring cannot be released by pressing the button while closed. This prevents the umbrella from opening unintentionally.
- Promotional umbrellas with TÜV certification also offer a high level of safety. This standard guarantees, for instance, greater frame flexibility combined with better stability in wind. The Magic Windfighter, for example, is fitted with a very sturdy automatic frame thanks to its so-called windproof system.
Safe with an umbrella in traffic
Especially at night, you as a pedestrian carrying a dark umbrella may only be noticed late by drivers. So when buying a printed umbrella, bear in mind that the colour you choose can help improve your visibility on the road. A red umbrella, for example, is seen more easily than a grey one. Umbrellas fitted with reflective material provide even more safety. The Safebrella series from schirmmacher.com uses original 3M Scotchtape for this. In addition, an LED torch is built into the end of the umbrella shaft and can be turned in any direction. One such model is the Safebrella.
Children's umbrellas: safety for small hands
You should never give your child an adult umbrella. For safety reasons, children should only use a model suitable for them. One advantage of children's umbrellas is that they have large, rounded plastic tips. This minimises the risk of injuring themselves or others by waving the umbrella around. The ribs are also made of flexible fibreglass, so they do not break easily and no dangerous points are formed.