FAQ

UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor and indicates how much of the sun's UV radiation is absorbed. UPF measurements of fabrics are generally tested by spectrophotometer equipment. For example, a fabric with a UPF rating of 50 only allows 1/50th of the sun's UV radiation to pass through it. This means that this fabric will reduce your skin's UV radiation exposure by 50 times (98% UV block) in areas where the skin is protected by the fabric. One big advantage of the UPF standard is that both UVA AND UVB rays are measured. Our fabric has been tested to repel 99% of the sun's UV radiation with a UPF rating of 55+. UV-Blocker umbrellas provide the highest protection available on the market. A copy of this certification is available upon request.

The outer canopy has our patented Solarteck® silver coating, which reflects the sun's energy instead of absorbing it the way dark fabric does. Our patented Vented Mesh System lets warm air escape between the upper and lower canopies, so heat doesn't build up underneath. Together they keep you up to 8°C (15°F) cooler than standing in direct sun.

Yes. UV-Blocker umbrellas are approved by the Melanoma International Foundation and recommended by dermatologists. The fabric is lab-tested to AATCC TM183-2020: it blocks 100% of UVB and 99.97% of UVA, for a UPF 50+ rating.

Partly. A UV-Blocker umbrella blocks the UV coming from overhead, but some UV bounces up from the ground. Dry beach sand reflects about 15%, sea foam about 25% and fresh snow up to 80%. The navy underside absorbs scattered UV instead of bouncing it onto you. For full protection, pair the umbrella with broad-spectrum sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

All UV-Blocker umbrellas have a patented Vented Mesh System that lets the wind pass between the upper and lower canopies. This makes the umbrella very stable in high winds preventing inversion. The umbrella are constructed with all fiberglass ribs and spreaders and making the umbrella very flexible and durable on windy days.

UV-Blocker offers a One Year Limited Warranty to the original owner against defects in material and workmanship. If the umbrella should prove to be defective in material, workmanship, or fail to function properly, send the umbrella back to UV-Blocker with a copy of the receipt and we will gladly repair or replace the umbrella. UV-Blocker 2 Canals End Rd. STE 204-B Bristol, PA 19007-4821

The sand anchor has a large over-size thumbscrew conveniently locks against any inserted pole 1.5-inches or less in diameter. It is light-weight, safe, and will easily fit into a beach bag. The continuous spiral blade pulls the auger downward when turned clockwise. It is long enough to reach through loose sand to secure beach umbrellas that will withstand very windy conditions. Turning it in the opposite direction will release it from the sand.

The most secure way to mount the beach umbrella into the sand is to use the sand anchor. The sand anchor has a large over-size thumbscrew conveniently locks against any inserted pole 1.5-inches or less in diameter. It is lightweight, safe, and will easily fit into a beach bag. The continuous spiral blade pulls the auger downward when turned clockwise. It is long enough to reach through loose sand to secure beach umbrellas that will withstand very windy conditions. Turning it in the opposite direction will release it from the sand. If you are using it in the ground, we also have a metal ground anchor which work great in the grass.

Yes, you press the button and the umbrella will open automatically.

The Compact UV umbrella has a smaller handle and folds down to a smaller size, with (3) folding sections and is meant for occasional use. This is auto-open and auto close umbrella.

The Travel UV umbrella has a larger more comfortable handle and folds down with (2) folding sections having less folding parts making this a stronger umbrella.

The Large Folding UV umbrella similar to the Travel umbrella and has a larger frame and canopy large enough for two people to go sightseeing

You can also check our website for the Compact UV umbrella Travel UV umbrella or the Large Folding UV umbrella by clicking on the [Specifications] tab.

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UV-Blocker has found that the silver reflective colour on the outer canopy along with the dark Navy-Blue colour on the underside of the canopy have the best sun protection combination and has never made any UV-Blocker umbrellas in any other colours.

We have recently received many inquiries asking whether the stitches on the canopies of our umbrellas go horizontally or vertically. Please note that we constantly update our craftsmanship in order to make the best quality umbrellas and to give our customer ultimate sun protection. Since April 2017, we have switched supplier and upgraded our manufacturing process. The current stitching goes vertically and should look like the photo shown below.