Shoppers are ditching their bog standard umbrellas for a nifty gadget that promises keep you dry in even the heaviest of downpours, and in windy weather, too. The lightweight and compact gadget not only folds down to the size of a water bottle, but claims to be lighter than one.
The smart umbrella is available in two gorgeous colourways – blue and cyan and blue and grey, and is perfect for typical rainy Manchester weather. And now it’s on sale.
The Gilley umbrella has a large diameter of 98cm and folds down to 25cm x 5cm when not in use. It weighs just 400g and has been constructed from hardwearing reinforced aluminium alloy and fibreglass, which is ideal because of its lightweight but strong and durable properties.
the Gilley is undoubtedly a game changer in the umbrella world. That’s because it features a lightweight, watertight case that keeps you and itself dry with zero drips, perfect for carrying around in your handback or tote bag on an everyday basis. What’s more, The canopy of the umbrella has been hand sewn, with ultra durable pongee fabric with a hydrophobic coating and double layered vents.
The performance of the umbrella has been extensively tested, with it being windproof up to 30mph, meaning that it is almost guaranteed to not turn inside out in heavy downpours. And you can even store the umbrella damp without damaging it.
That’s thanks to its hydrophobic coating on the canopy, meaning most of the water slides off before you store it away. It also has a microfibre cap on top of the canopy to soak up any excess moisture away from the canopy itself, but it is worth giving it a quick airing airing to keep it as fresh as possible.
Shoppers have been raving about the GIlley umbrella, with those who have already bought it being blown away by the quality and compactness of the umbrella. One customer said: “Best umbrella! I didn’t realise how annoying a soggy umbrella in the bottom of my bag actually was until I bought a Gilley.
“The hard case is genuinely so convenient. the umbrella material itself is also great quality – rain runs straight off like water off a duck’s back. Big fan.”
Another wrote: “I absolutely love my Gilley. I ended up buying not just one but four so I could give them as gifts. It’s the perfect size and I love that I can put it in its drying canner and throw it into to my bag when shopping or the back of my car without it getting everything all wet. I’m very impressed with the quality.“
A third penned: “It’s so light that it was actually worth packing in my bag that I had to carry all day for my quick trip to Paris and it came in handy. Passed it around and everyone was surprised how light it is.”
If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option, its worth checking out Amazon’s ‘indestructible’ £12 version. It comes in five colours and has over 15,000 five-star ratings.
Originally £49, the Gilley Umbrella has been discounted to £36.75, offering a total saving of just over £12, for a limited time.
