Umbrosa
Belgian designer parasols and shade sails: architectural canopies in anodised aluminium and solution-dyed acrylic, read for the US buyer.
A shade house built on engineering, not just fabric.
Umbrosa was founded in 2007 and is based in Roeselare, in West Flanders, Belgium, where all design, development and assembly take place. Rather than a seating maker, it is a specialist in shade: cantilever and wall-mounted parasols, leaf-shaped canopies and tensioned shade sails. Its collections are exported to around ninety-five countries and used on residential terraces and in hospitality settings worldwide.
The catalogue is shaped by designers including Karim Rashid, Monica Armani, Peter Leleu and the in-house team led by Pieter Willemyns. For US buyers, collections reach the market through authorised dealers, with lead times that vary by line and finish.
A selection of lines.
Spectra
A flat-design cantilever parasol that closes horizontally rather than vertically, built on an aluminium frame with stainless fittings and fibreglass ribs.
The current collection.
Ingenua
Shade sails combining simple modern lines with high wind resistance, built on adjustable poles in aluminum or lacquered black (RAL 9005). Available in triangle (up to 5x5x5 m), square (4x4 m) and rectangular (up to 4x5 m) shapes; water-repellent and UV-protective.
Paraflex
Space-saving parasol without a base or central pole, mountable on a wall, on a pole (single or multipole supporting up to five parasols), or on a mobile base. Offered in two round canopies (270 and 300 cm) and two square (200 and 230 cm), in aluminum or black (RAL 9005).
Spectra
Cantilever umbrella with a flat fan-system canopy that closes horizontally rather than vertically. Available in 2.5 m and 3 m square sizes and several configurations (90 degrees, 80 degrees, Duo, Opposite, Multi), with aluminum or lacquered frame finishes.
Icarus
Offset design umbrella in aluminum that also acts as a windscreen, set on a 360 degree rotational turntable base or a mobile base. Single 3x3 m canopy in Sunbrella fabric, available in 14 colors.
Infina
Central-post umbrella with clean lines and no exposed ribs, in anodized aluminum or lacquered steel across five finishes. Available as a 300 cm round or 3x3 m square canopy, ground-mounted or on a mobile base.
Versa PX
Customizable cantilever parasol from the Personal Experience range, combining a square or round canopy with a choice of frame color, canopy color and base. Mounts on the floor, in the floor, or on a tile or flat base.
Aurelis
Cantilever and central-pole parasol named for the golden hour, with a Grey Beige frame and Sunbrella or Tuvatextil acrylic canopies. Offered in a 425x300 cm rectangular size plus 4x4 m and 3x3 m.
Eclipsum PX
Customizable side-post parasol from the Personal Experience range with a round 3 m canopy and a Black or Papyrus White frame. Mounts on the floor, in the floor, or on a parasol base, with selectable canopy and frame colors.
Icarus PX
Customizable version of the Icarus offset umbrella from the Personal Experience range, with a distinctive leaf-shaped canopy. Black or Beige Limestone frame, mounted on the floor, in the floor, or on a parasol base, with selectable canopy and frame colors.
Nata
Center-post parasol with a simple, timeless design suited to small and large projects. Available as a 2.8 m round or 2x2 m and 2.3x2.3 m square canopy, set on concrete or flat bases.
Nata UX
Collection of three nostalgic center-post parasols (Zen, Plu and Roman) with decorative trims. Round 2.8 m and square 2.3 m canopies on Black or Beige Limestone frames.
Versa LUX
Luxury edition of the Versa cantilever parasol with a color-shifting Sunlight Magic Coating frame and a Kvadrat Atrium Outdoor canopy. The Versa system enables opening, closing, tilting and 360 degree rotation, set on a Lava Stone flat base.
Spectra
Cantilever parasol, made in BelgiumSpectra is Umbrosa's flat-design cantilever parasol, conceived around a fan mechanism so the canopy closes horizontally instead of folding down a central pole. The frame is cantilever aluminium with stainless steel fittings and fibreglass ribs, and a rotation spigot turns the canopy a full 360 degrees.
The collection runs across several configurations, from single 90 and 80 degree posts to Duo, Opposite and Multi arrangements for larger terraces. It is rated as highly wind-resistant and is offered for both residential and contract use, with a protective cover supplied as standard.
What the pieces are made of.
Across its range Umbrosa works in anodised and powder-coated aluminium frames, stainless steel fittings and fibreglass ribs, with canopies woven from 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic at 260 g/m2, supplied in Dickson Sunbrella or Tuvatextil Agora cloth. The fabrics are water-repellent, mould and fade resistant, and rated for color fastness against UV exposure.
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Umbrosa, answered.
Where is Umbrosa made?
Umbrosa is based in Roeselare, in West Flanders, Belgium, where all design, development and assembly take place. It was founded there in 2007.
When was Umbrosa founded?
In 2007, as a specialist in architectural shade rather than seating furniture.
What does Umbrosa make?
Shade: cantilever parasols, wall-mounted parasols, leaf-shaped canopies and tensioned shade sails for residential and hospitality settings, not seating furniture.
What are Umbrosa's signature collections?
Among the best known are Paraflex, Spectra and the Ingenua shade sail, alongside Eclipsum by Karim Rashid, Icarus and Aurelis by Monica Armani.
What is the Paraflex parasol?
Paraflex is a wall-mounted, post-free parasol invented by Peter Leleu in 1999. Its canopy rides on a jointed anodised-aluminium arm so it can be swung into position and tilted to 30 degrees, which suits balconies and small terraces.
What fabric does Umbrosa use for its canopies?
Canopies are woven from 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic at 260 g/m2, supplied in Dickson Sunbrella or Tuvatextil Agora cloth. The fabric is water-repellent, mould and fade resistant.
Are Umbrosa parasols wind-resistant?
Wind resistance is central to the engineering. Collections such as Spectra and the Ingenua shade sail are designed for high wind loads, and the Icarus canopy can be positioned vertically to act as a windbreak.
Who designs for Umbrosa?
Designers include Karim Rashid, Monica Armani, Peter Leleu and the in-house team led by Pieter Willemyns.
What is Umbrosa's design style?
An architectural take on shade, where the parasol is treated as engineering and sculpture rather than a generic umbrella, developed through named design collaborations.
Is Umbrosa available in the US?
Yes. Collections reach the US through authorised dealers, with lead times that vary by line and finish.
How should I care for an Umbrosa parasol?
Care depends on the model and fabric; the solution-dyed acrylic canopies are washable, and the maker publishes wind ratings and collection-specific guidance. Close or stow the canopy in high wind and follow the supplied cover instructions.
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