| Very few pieces of promotional merchandise, | | | | Many Golf Umbrellas are made up to order in the |
| corporate giveaways or branded clothing have the | | | | UK, giving you freedom to select each panel |
| impact and longevity that you get with a branded | | | | colour from a range of about 60 different stock |
| umbrella. They not only get used regularly but will | | | | colours; whereas the telescopic versions tend to |
| very often be kept as though a family heirloom! | | | | be ready made up and held in stock, in a smaller |
| As soon as the rain comes, you only have to look | | | | range of the more popular standard colours, such |
| down a busy street to see a range of brand | | | | as alternate black and white panels. |
| names coming towards you in different shapes, | | | | If your leadtime and quantity allow, you can |
| sizes and colours. So what are your options when | | | | always look to have your umbrellas produced to |
| choosing a branded promotional umbrella to | | | | your exact specifications in the Far East, which |
| promote your brand? | | | | gives the ultimate flexibility - as well as the |
| When it comes to choosing an umbrella, the first | | | | cheapest prices. For example, if you choose to |
| thing to decide upon is size. Your first option is the | | | | have Golf Umbrellas produced, you will have a |
| full size Golf Umbrella which can be used on the | | | | choice in everything from the type of Spike (the |
| high street just as well as on the golf course; or | | | | pointy part at the top), to the Ferrule (part in |
| alternatively you could select a smaller telecopic | | | | between the spike and panels), to the panel |
| umbrella which can be stored conveniently in a | | | | colours and combination, right through to the |
| handbag or manbag. | | | | Shaft, Frame and Handle colours and styles. With |
| Then it's a decision of whether to keep it simple | | | | branded promotional umbrellas can be produced |
| and lower cost with a standard frame; or spend | | | | and delivered in 3-4 weeks, sometimes much less |
| that bit extra to make the frame storm proof | | | | than that if necessary. However if you decide to |
| and give you the ability to right an umbrella that | | | | have pantone matched panels, large volumes or a |
| blows inside out. | | | | customised telescopic, then a Far East produced |
| When choosing colours for your umbrella, of | | | | umbrella will take 6-8 weeks by air freight or |
| course much will depend on your brand guidelines, | | | | 10-12 weeks by sea freight. |
| but you will generally have a lot more flexibility | | | | Whatever options you choose, you can rest |
| with promotional Golf Umbrellas opposed to | | | | assured that your logo will be seen and people will |
| Telescopics. | | | | continue to use your umbrella -ella -ella for years. |