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For brand customization projects, products not only need to meet basic functional requirements but also accurately convey the brand image. International brands, in particular, often have more stringent requirements regarding product details, printing processes, brand presentation, and delivery efficiency. This customized umbrella project comes from Notion, which plans to create a batch of high-end automatic folding umbrellas for branded gifts and high-end business occasions. Although the order quantity is only 100 umbrellas, the entire project involves multiple high-precision customization processes, placing extremely high demands on design, production, and quality control.
As a custom umbrella factory with over 20 years of production experience, Huizhou HeSanJiang Umbrella Co., Ltd. developed customized solutions for each of the client's needs. From sample development and process verification to mass production, they maintained efficient communication throughout the process, ultimately completing delivery within three weeks and gaining client approval.
Notion wanted to further enhance the brand gifting experience with an automatic folding umbrella that combined business sophistication with brand recognition. After comparing products from several umbrella manufacturers, the client ultimately chose our 23-inch 12-rib automatic opening and closing folding umbrella. This umbrella uses 190T black-coated fabric, paired with an aluminum alloy center rod and fiberglass ribs, ensuring both lightweight design and structural strength, and boasting UPF 50+ sun protection, meeting the needs of business travel and everyday use.
Although the product structure was already mature, the client wanted to incorporate richer brand elements so that the entire umbrella, from opening and closing to use, fully embodied the brand image.
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Item |
Specification |
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Umbrella Type |
23" Automatic Open & Close Folding Umbrella |
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Rib Structure |
12 Ribs |
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Weight |
550 g |
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Open Diameter |
105 cm |
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Fabric |
190T Black Coating Fabric with Digital Printing |
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Frame |
Aluminum Shaft + Fiberglass Ribs |
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Handle |
ABS Plastic |
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UV Protection |
UPF 50+ |
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Application |
Promotional & Corporate Gift Umbrella |
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Capacity |
1–2 People |
Unlike conventional branded umbrellas, most custom projects involve printing the same logo repeatedly on multiple umbrella surfaces. Notion wanted each umbrella surface to display a different brand pattern. This meant that the entire umbrella required the layout, printing, and assembly of multiple sets of different design files. The position, size, and color of the pattern on each umbrella surface needed to be highly consistent, while also ensuring overall visual harmony when the umbrella was open, without any issues of pattern misalignment or proportional imbalance.
In addition to printing on the umbrella surfaces, the client also wanted to add a custom silicone logo to the umbrella straps to further enhance the product's brand recognition. To ensure the final result, we remade the silicone mold based on the brand documents provided by the client, optimizing the logo's size, lines, and three-dimensional layers multiple times. This ensured the silicone label maintained clear details while remaining consistent with the umbrella strap size, without affecting the overall product appearance.
As a branded gift umbrella, the client not only focuses on the accuracy of the logo but also emphasizes the overall quality of the umbrella. From the flatness of the canopy, the sewing craftsmanship, and the smoothness of opening and closing, to the grip of the handle and the assembly precision of each component, every detail affects the final user experience.
Therefore, before the project started, we developed a specific quality control plan based on the client's quality requirements. We implemented stricter process management in all aspects, including printing, sewing, assembly, and final product inspection, to ensure that every umbrella meets consistent quality standards.
To ensure that every step accurately meets the client's requirements, Huizhou HeSanJiang Umbrella Co., Ltd. immediately assembled a dedicated service team after the project commenced. This team, comprised of representatives from the sales, design, process, and production departments, monitored the project progress throughout, ensuring that client needs were quickly communicated to the production end and providing timely feedback on the execution status of each stage. The entire project, from sample development to final delivery, involved multiple stages including sample production, design optimization, process confirmation, mass production, and quality inspection, with each step revolving around the brand standards proposed by the client.
Upon receiving the brand design documents from the client, we immediately conducted a production feasibility assessment and readjusted the printing layout according to the actual structure of the umbrellas, arranging the first round of sample production.
After completing the first sample, we sent samples for confirmation according to the client's requirements. After receiving the samples, the client approved of the overall workmanship, automatic opening and closing mechanism, and digital printing quality. However, during the actual demonstration, they raised a minor suggestion: the logo on the umbrella was slightly too large, making it appear somewhat prominent when the umbrella was open. They requested further optimization of the logo size to achieve a more balanced overall layout.
To expedite the client's confirmation process, instead of immediately proceeding to a second round of sample production, we proposed a more intuitive and efficient method. Based on the client's feedback, the design team created multiple logo versions in different sizes, printed them to scale, and then directly affixed the different sized logos to their corresponding positions on the actual umbrella sample. This allowed the client to visually compare the different sizes on the same sample umbrella.
This method realistically simulates the logo's proportions on the actual product. The client can quickly determine which size best conforms to their brand's visual specifications without relying on computer renderings or waiting for multiple rounds of sample deliveries. After comparing multiple options, the client finalized the new logo size, and the entire design was approved on the first attempt, saving significant communication time for subsequent production.
With the design confirmed, the project officially entered the production preparation phase. Since the client required each umbrella surface to use a different brand pattern, we opted for high-precision digital printing for the umbrella fabric production. To ensure the final product met the client's brand standards, we re-checked the color files before printing and managed them by numbering according to the layout order of different umbrella surfaces, avoiding errors in pattern matching during subsequent cutting, sewing, and assembly.
Throughout the printing process, each batch of umbrella fabric underwent color sampling and pattern placement confirmation to ensure all cut pieces were produced according to the client's design requirements.
After confirming all processes, we immediately initiated mass production. Although the order quantity was only 100 umbrellas, it involved multiple production stages, including digital printing, silicone logo production, sewing, assembly, and quality inspection. If the coordination between these processes was not timely, it would also affect the overall delivery cycle. Leveraging a mature flexible production system, we simultaneously scheduled all production tasks. Digital printing began immediately upon completion, followed by cutting and sewing; the silicone logo entered production concurrently with mold making; the automatic folding frame, umbrella fabric, and accessories were assembled according to the production plan, and each umbrella underwent opening/closing testing and visual inspection after assembly. Throughout the production process, the project team continuously tracked the progress of each step, coordinating resources across departments to ensure a stable production pace.
Ultimately, from the initial sample production to mass production, the entire project successfully completed the production and delivery of 100 high-end business automatic folding umbrellas in just three weeks. This met the customer's quality requirements and the scheduled delivery time, laying a solid foundation for future cooperation.
The Notion high-end business automatic folding umbrella customization project fully reflects the brand client's consistent requirements for product details and quality, and also demonstrates the professional capabilities required for high-end OEM projects from design confirmation to final delivery. Facing challenges such as using different patterns for each umbrella surface, custom silicone logos, and short lead times, we successfully completed the entire project through reasonable process selection, visual design confirmation methods, and mature production management processes.In the future, we will continue to provide more professional and efficient OEM/ODM umbrella customization solutions for global brand owners, gift companies, advertising agencies, and corporate procurement clients, helping more brands create customized umbrella products that combine quality and brand value.
Q: Can I customize different logos on each piece of fabric on the umbrella canopy?
A: Yes. We support digital printing technology for multi-piece designs, allowing you to print different logos or patterns on each piece of fabric while ensuring extremely high color fidelity.
Q: Can I customize logo signs made of silicone?
A: Yes. We offer custom silicone logo signs in various sizes, colors, shapes, and embossed effects to meet your brand needs.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for custom umbrellas?
A: Our standard MOQ for custom umbrellas is 600 pieces. For specific customization projects, we provide flexible solutions based on specific product and process requirements.
Q: How long does a custom umbrella project typically take?
A: The production cycle depends on the complexity of the customization. For example, in this project, the entire process from sampling to mass production and delivery was completed within three weeks.
Q: Can you assist in optimizing the umbrella design before production?
A: Yes. Our design team will assist in reviewing the logo size, layout, and printing feasibility before mass production to ensure the best visual effect.
Q: Are you an umbrella manufacturer?
A: Yes, we are a custom umbrella manufacturer with 20+ years of production experience. We specialize in custom golf umbrellas, folding umbrellas, and other custom services.
