In short: folding umbrella in black polyester, Esprit Boxe mark and FOR THE GLORY line printed across the whole canopy, white lining. 100 cm / 39 in across, 57 cm / 22 in high when open, telescopic shaft. It packs into a gym bag. €19, free standard shipping.
The mark runs across the whole canopy: the Esprit Boxe mark and the FOR THE GLORY line, repeated panel to panel in white on black, in several orientations. At ten metres / thirty feet you see a black and white umbrella, at two metres / six feet you read the name.
An everyday object, not a gym object
An umbrella comes out several times a week, in the street, in front of people who have never seen your gym. That is what separates its use from a desk mug or a pocket keyring: it opens to a metre across at eye level.
Folding format: what it changes
The shaft is telescopic and the frame folds in three. In practice the umbrella goes from 100 cm / 39 in across when open to a size that slips into a backpack, a laptop bag or the side pocket of a gym bag.
It is the format to pick when you want it on you before the rain starts: a full length stick umbrella, bigger and sturdier, stays at home three quarters of the time because you do not take it with you.
Technical specification
Technical specifications
Good to know before ordering
100 cm across is a personal umbrella. It comfortably covers one person and their bag. For two people in the rain you would want a duo format, which starts around 120 cm / 47 in. We would rather say so than let you assume otherwise.
A folding umbrella is not a storm umbrella. A frame that folds in three is by nature less rigid than a stick umbrella: in a gust it can turn inside out. That is the trade off of every folding model, not a manufacturing fault. If it does turn, close it rather than forcing it back the other way.
This is a rain umbrella. The black canopy is what makes the white mark stand out; for shade in strong heat, a light reflective canopy is the format built for that.
Care
Never put it away wet in its sleeve. That is the first cause of death for a folding umbrella: trapped damp rusts the ribs and stains the canopy within days. Open it indoors, let it dry completely, then fold it.
For marks, a damp cloth with a little mild soap is enough. Avoid the washing machine, which distorts the frame, and a hairdryer, which can warp the polyester.
FAQ
How big is the umbrella when open?
100 cm / 39 in across and 57 cm / 22 in high. It is a personal format: it comfortably covers one person and their bag. For two people you would need a model of at least 120 cm / 47 in.
Does it fit in a bag?
Yes, that is the whole point of the folding format: telescopic shaft and a frame that folds in three. It slips into a backpack, a laptop bag or the side pocket of a gym bag, which is what means you actually have it on you when it rains.
Is the artwork on the whole canopy?
Yes. The Esprit Boxe mark and the FOR THE GLORY line are printed in white across every panel, repeated in several orientations, not just on one section. The inner lining is white.
Does it handle wind?
It is a folding umbrella: a frame that folds in three is by nature less rigid than a stick umbrella, and it can turn inside out in a strong gust. If it does, close it rather than forcing it back the other way.
How do I make it last?
By never putting it away wet in its sleeve. Trapped damp rusts the ribs and stains the canopy within days: it is the first cause of death for a folding umbrella. Open it indoors, let it dry, then fold it.
Does it make a good gift?
No size to guess, an object taken out several times a week, and a mark that reads from two metres / six feet in the street. It is a boxing gift that works outside the gym.
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