There are three widely used opening systems when it comes to umbrellas. We will briefly introduce them to you and show you their respective advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages
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Most inexpensive variant
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Lighter than automatic systems
Disadvantages
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Requires both hands for stretching and closing the umbrella
When opening automatically, the umbrella can be stretched open at the touch of a button. To close it, it must be pushed together with slight force. This allows the spring to tighten, ready again for reopening. This opening system is usually recognised by a button with an arrow pointing upwards.
Advantages
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Stretches quickly
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Really easy to use
Disadvantages
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Requires both hands for stretching and closing the umbrella
The automatic open and close function enables the umbrella to not only be opened automatically at the touch of a button, but also closed again automatically. Usually recognised by a button with a double arrow.
Advantages
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Very modern and practical
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With just one hand, the umbrella can be stretched and relaxed again.
Disadvantages
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Slightly more expensive and somewhat heavier than other types of umbrellas.
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To tighten the spring again for reopening, it requires a little more force to close than with the simple automatic umbrella.
Umbrellas with a reverse opening system are becoming increasingly popular and attract a lot of attention. They usually open manually, but the main difference is that umbrella opens upside down.
Advantages
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When closed, the dry side faces outwards.
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Can simply be placed down to dry and drip-dry the wet inside when closed.
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Can be opened in confined situations, such as when getting out of the car.
Disadvantages
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Like any manual opening system, this umbrella requires two hands to open and close.