Patio Umbrellas

If you're preparing to purchase a patio umbrella or pool umbrella, you may be surprised - and perhaps a little overwhelmed - by the number of options on the market. With so many sizes, materials and features to choose from, how should you select affordable quality outdoor patio umbrellas outdoor umbrellas?

With years of continuous accumulation, we have a very large number of product molds and our aim is to satisfy our customers with high quality, up-to-date and affordable products.

YMOUTDOOR® manufacturer's buying guide covers patio umbrellas from top to bottom - sizes, fabrics, features, and more - so you can make the best purchase. We support custom service, OEM and ODM. All umbrellas are available for sale at super low factory wholesale prices. We have a professional team to answer your questions online, welcome to contact us.

Patio Umbrella Types

Offset Patio Umbrellas 

When you're looking to shade a outdoor conversation set, it's time to look into an offset umbrella. 

This versatile deck umbrellas feature the pole off to one side rather than down the center.  

Offset umbrellas have a shade that will pivot from side-to-side – some will even rotate 360°.   

Offset umbrellas are typically 9 to 13 ft. wide but can also be found in smaller or larger sizes.

Market Patio Umbrellas

Commonly seen at outdoor markets and cafes, market umbrellas are the most popular type of patio umbrella. A market umbrella has a straight pole that is positioned in the center of the umbrella and sits in a base on the ground. You can place the umbrella pole in the center of a patio table or use the umbrella alone. This umbrella's canopy is typically an octagon shape but may also be square or rectangular.

Patio umbrella size selection

If you’re planning to shade a dining set, make sure your table is equipped with an umbrella hole.    If not, or if you’re shading a conversation set, an offset umbrella will .

Umbrella fabric is a durable, stylish and waterproof fabric used to make umbrellas to protect the user from rain or shine. Tightly woven or extruded, umbrella fabrics can be made of nylon, polyester or vinyl (PVC) fibers. The umbrella fabric can be transparent, sheer fabric or in bright colors and detailed patterns.The umbrella fabric can be further treated with UV resistance, mildew and mold resistance.YMOUTDOOR outdoor patio umbrella umbrella supports replacement and customization services.

Sunbrella Fabric

The industry leader in outdoor fabric
100% solution-dyed – color is locked into the fibers
Will not fade due to UV-ray exposure
Offered in solids and stripes and lasts for years
polyester patio umbrella

Polyester

Solution-dyed and impressive performance
4-year fade, rot, and mildew-resistance warranty
Wide selection of fashionable colors and patterns
Includes Pacifica and O’Bravia
olefin patio umbrella

Olefin
Budget-friendly option that doesn’t sacrifice quality
Highly durable synthetic fibers that last for years with proper care
Better fade-resistance than polyester or cotton without expense of acrylic
acrylic patio umbrella

Acrylic

Solution-dyed grade A+/A fabrics
Durable, colorfast, and the standard for outdoor use
Suitable for outdoor pool umbrellas, cushions, pillows, & draperies
thatch patio umbrella

Thatch

 Alternative to traditional fabrics
Consists of polypropylene strips sewn into spun polyester base cloth
Will not rot, mildew, or attract insects

YMOUTDOOR® manufacturer's buying guide covers patio umbrellas from top to bottom - sizes, fabrics, features, and more - so you can make the best purchase. We support custom service, OEM and ODM. All umbrellas are available for sale at super low factory wholesale prices. We have a professional team to answer your questions online, welcome to contact us. offers a variety of fabrics for our umbrella covers. Choose from high performance canvas fabrics made from fade resistant solution dyed acrylic specifically designed for umbrellas.
In addition to canvas fabrics, YMOUTDOOR® also offers a wide selection of durable outdoor fabrics in a wide variety of colors, textures and patterns.
Note:All umbrella cover fabrics with striped patterns, except Recacril fabrics, must be ordered in equal quantities.

Umbrella Pole Material

Wood: Wood umbrellas have that classic market umbrella appeal. They pair well with wood patio dining tables and are offered in a full range of sizes. Wood poles or frames generally lift via a pulley system or via the push-up-and-pin method. 

Aluminum: The most durable and versatile of the pole material options, aluminum is rust-resistant and extremely strong. Most aluminum umbrellas feature easy-to-operate crank lifts, but there are push-up and pulley-system models as well. Many aluminum umbrellas have a tilt feature.

Steel: Steel umbrellas offer many of the strength and feature benefits of aluminum but it’s less expensive. This is due in part to the fact that steel doesn’t have aluminum’s resistance to rust. It may not look as new as long. Steel umbrellas tend to be heavier than aluminum as well.

Umbrella Lift Types

          Push-up

User grabs the collar of the umbrella (this is where the canopy ribs come together around the center pole), pushes the collar up, and locks it into place with a pin.

             Crank 

   Usually placed around the center of the pole, this lift operation works by turning a crank until the shade is fully opened.

             Pulley

An integrated cord or rope is pulled to expand and open the umbrella canopy. The open shade is typically held in place with a pin.

Umbrella Tilt Types

        Push-Button 

     A button located on the upper half of the pole lets you tilt the shade in two directions.

         Crank or auto

      Using the same crank employed to open the shade, continue turning to pivot the shade.

               Collar

A ring or collar located just above the crank mechanism is twisted clockwise to tilt the shade.

The choice of umbrella base stand

Umbrella Accessories

Patio Umbrella Lights

Umbrella lights are an excellent way to add ambiance to your outdoor living space. You can purchase a patio umbrella with lights integrated right into the ribs or you can add lights as an accessory to upgrade your existing umbrella.

Umbrella Base Tables

This type of umbrella stand does double duty by holding the umbrella pole and your drink. It's a great option for a spot where you want shade but not an entire patio set.

Patio Umbrella Covers

     Unfortunately, in most regions the climate doesn't allow year-round use of your patio. When it's time to store the umbrella for the season, keep it protected with an umbrella cover. Waterproof and breathable, these covers are often UV treated to provide extra protection for your umbrella's fabric

What is a market patio umbrella?

The market umbrella is the first outdoor umbrella that most people think of. It features a center pole and its canopy typically has an A hexagon or octagon or rounded shape. Some canopies include vents to allow airflow to keep the area below cool and help Stabilizing the without blowing it over the umbrella in high winds. 

How to measure a patio umbrella?

     The size of a patio or pool umbrella depends on its width, not its height. Here are 3 simple steps to measure an outdoor umbrella:
Open the patio umbrella so that the awning of the umbrella is fully extended.
Using a tape measure, measure along the ribbed arm at the top of the patio umbrella from the center to the outer edge.
Multiply this number by 2 to get the correct size of the patio umbrella.
If you plan to use a patio umbrella at an outdoor table or bar, you may also need to know the crank height of your patio umbrella. To determine the crank height of your patio umbrella, measure from the bottom of the pole to the bottom of the crank mechanism.

     Choose aluminum rod umbrella or fiberglass umbrella is better?
     When An umbrella using fiberglass ribs won't rust or rot easily so it's a great material for rainy weather as well. Compared to aluminum and other frame materials, fiberglass builds are much more durable and lighter. Because of all these advantages, fiberglass is naturally a more expensive option.

When you are worried about choosing materials to reduce the cost, you can communicate with us about customized market umbrellas. We accept customized umbrellas and are very willing to work with customers to develop new styles of umbrellas. We have a professional patio umbrella factory.

I need to choose what kind of umbrella seat?
     Have a good way to determine the minimum weight for your umbrella stand is to multiply the width of your umbrella canopy by 10.   For example, for a 7.5' umbrella we recommend using a 75 lb. umbrella stand;   a 9' umbrella will require at least an 90 lb. umbrella stand.

What is a square or round cantilever umbrella better? 
     Usually，A 10 foot square umbrella has a shade are of 100 square feet while a Round/Octagon has approximately 71 square feet.  So a square will give you almost 30% MORE shade coverage.  If you are looking for maximum shade protection: a square umbrella is the way go!

About YMOUTDOOR

Ningbo Yingmin Imp.& Exp.Co., are professional manufacturer of durable outdoor products such as hammock stand, hammocks, swing chair, patio umbrella, folding chair, chair stand,camping equipment and so on made in china suppliers. We have experienced design and develop team, and we are good at making customized product, we worked with famous brand ENO and made several products successfully,those product are still most popular in the market since we made them.

We stick to the principal of quality orientation and customer priority, we sincerely welcome your letters, calls and investigations for business cooperation.

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