Outdoor umbrellas and high winds are not usually two concepts you would wish to put together, but the Milan outdoor umbrella challenges tough weather conditions with strength and resilience. Beautiful coastal locations are naturally exposed to wind gusts, making outdoor umbrella owners very nervous when the wind picks up. Fortunately the Milan outdoor umbrella has been specifically designed to stand strong in these tough conditions.
New Zealand-owned company Shade7 are experts when it comes to producing quality outdoor shade for both residential homes and commercial customers. They continue to innovate their centre post and cantilever umbrellas in aesthetics, performance, function and endurance. The Milan has been designed and engineered to offer large shade in an environmentally challenging location, including New Zealand beachside homes and global tropical coastal environments.
The strength and stability of the Milan begins with the sturdy 50mm thick anodised aluminium centre pole. Usually the most vulnerable part of an outdoor umbrella is the arms, where inferior outdoor umbrellas are highly prone to breaking. The Milan however has been manufactured with tremendously strong 20mm diametre fibreglass arms and nylon and stainless steel fittings. Under pressure, the fibreglass arms bend and flex, just as a fishing rod does.
Drawing further comparison to a fishing rod, the Milan has been crafted with marine grade materials in order to combat rain or ocean sea spray, usually found in coastal environments. The Milan can easily be operated through the use of a high quality rope and stainless steel jam-cleat system (replacing earlier rope-and-pulley system).
Furthermore, for environments of consistent sun exposure, all components of this strong outdoor umbrella have been carefully selected for their ability to endure UV rays. The premium fabrics used for the umbrella canopy are European made solution dyed acrylic canvas that is hardwearing against fade, rot and breakdown. With the highest sun protection rating available, and best colour fastness standard, the Milan canopy will endure years of attack from the sun and moisture.
Shade7 scrutinised every component when designing this umbrella, to continue their legacy of producing some of the world’s finest outdoor umbrellas. The development of the Milan evolved from more than 25 years of experience designing, engineering and shipping exceptional quality outdoor umbrellas to resorts, hotels and commercial projects globally and nationally.
The Milan outdoor umbrella is the centre pole version of their popular Riviera Classic cantilever umbrella. The first commercial project to take advantage of the Riviera Classic was the beautiful Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort.
To understand more about the capabilities of the Milan outdoor umbrella, customers can visit Shade7’s website, their Auckland showroom or contact them directly.
