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Latest posts, guides, videos and articles around branded umbrellas, parasols and tents.
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10 tips for buying deck chairs
Auf dieser Seite finden Sie Tipps zum Kauf von Werbe-Liegestühlen.
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Umbrellas as promotional items
Umbrellas as popular promotional gifts ✓ 10 Good reasons ☂ Schirmmacher - the experts on promotional umbrellas
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waterSAVE umbrellas by FARE
FARE umbrellas ☂ with environmentally friendly waterSAVE-cover. Can be customised.
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Print data
Every project requires good print data. The requirements for the print data are described here.
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The components of a folding gazebo
Folding gazebo components at a glance: everything on frame profiles, material and accessories for promotional pavilions. Our guide for folding gazebos!
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What is a valance?
Why the valance can be an additional benefit for your promotional parasol. ☀ ☂ All about the advantages and functions
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zeroPFC umbrellas
Thanks to an innovative technology, we can offer an umbrella fabric that does not contain PFCs.
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Graphic service
The Schirmmacher graphic designers create a draft of the advertising umbrella. You will get a view of the printed product.
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Sample order
Ordering samples of umbrellas, parasols and accessories is no problem at Schirmmacher.
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Custom-printed parasols
Custom parasols - quality at an affordable price! ☂☀ Free shipping | Individual design | Personal advice | Free choice of colors
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Design umbrellas
Have umbrellas designed by our expert umbrella makers. Unique quality at the best price. ☂
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FSC label
The FSC label for wood indicates that the wood comes from responsibly managed forests.
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Opening systems for parasols
An overview of the opening mechanisms of parasols ✓ All advantages and disadvantages listed ✓ Demonstrated with videos
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Trade fair "Alles für den Gast" – we were there!
This year we took part in the "Alles für den Gast" trade fair for the first time. We not only won valuable customers, but also gathered many exciting impressions.
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Bianca Consoli - From the Andes to the Alps
We are particularly proud that Bianca was named ‘Vorarlbergerin des Tages’ (Vorarlberg Person of the Day) and that an article was written about her.
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Umbrella Bestsellers 2025/26
In this post we present our five most popular umbrellas of 2025/26. They stand out thanks to their quality and attractive prices.
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Tips for purchasing umbrellas
When it comes to selecting a model, umbrellas offer a wide range of design options. So that you don’t feel overwhelmed by all the options and can quickly make a decision, we have summarised all the es
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Customer Photos 2024
It doesn't get more varied than this! In 2024, too, we were able to realise many great projects, and you'll find some photos of our customers in this post.
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SME Award 2024
At this year's SME award ceremony, Schirmmacher was honoured as one of the best small and medium-sized enterprises in the country. Discover what makes our company stand out and what the SME Award…
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Printing folding tents: 7 reasons
Here you'll find 7 reasons why our printable folding tents are the ideal choice for your promotional presence.
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Parasol promotion
Custom-printed promotional parasols at a bargain price. Only while stocks last, so be quick!
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The Best-Selling Umbrellas of 2023
When it comes to quality umbrellas at attractive prices, these 4 umbrellas are right at the top. That's why these umbrellas are so popular.
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Outdoor dining initiative - "Gastro goes Outdoor"
In support of the hospitality sector, the ÖHT (Austrian Hotel and Tourism Bank) is offering funding for investment in outdoor dining areas. Eligible are SMEs with a
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Umbrellas - Decoration, Art & Culture
Are you looking for creative ideas for using umbrellas in decoration, art and culture? Then take a look at our pictures for inspiration!
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Production of parasols - six steps
Would you like to know how printed parasols are made? We'll show you in six easy steps: From printing to the finished umbrella. ☂☀
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Sustainable umbrellas as promotional products & giveaways
Sustainability when buying an umbrella - We give 3 recommendations! How ecological are advertising umbrellas? Schirmmacher explains what to watch out for.
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From "roof maker" to e-commerce company
Christian Ströhle in an interview about how Schirmmacher combines an innovative business model with a traditional product.
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Manufacturing umbrellas - three steps
The manufacture of umbrellas ► an ancient craft in three steps. We explain simply and clearly how it is still done today!
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Our new logo
Proudly presenting: Schirmmacher has a new look!
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Putup music video: the making-of
How better to showcase the PuTup umbrella than with a cool music video? We're thrilled with the result.
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The PuTuP umbrella out and about in Milan
We were able to put our innovative PuTup umbrella to the test in real life for a whole day.
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3D Umbrella and Parasol Designer
Schirmmacher's 3D configurator is a major step forward in designing printed umbrellas and parasols. With the configurator, our customers can design their own printed promotional umbrella themselves
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Parasols "Made in Germany"
Parasols that are manufactured or printed in Germany are available even in small quantities and can be delivered very quickly.
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Umbrellas "Made in Europe"
With our great "Made in Europe" umbrellas you not only catch the eye with your logo or advertising message, you also benefit from short transport routes and high quality standards
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Printed parasols and folding tents with no minimum order quantity
From now on we can offer you an even more flexible service for producing custom-made parasols and folding tents. That's why these products no longer have a minimum order quantity.
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Umbrellas as Gift Items
Why is a printed promotional umbrella the perfect gift? What design options are there? The answers are just a click away.
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Market umbrellas
Whether at the Christmas market or the weekly market: with our special market umbrellas you not only stand out despite the crowds, they also offer potential customers protection from sun and rain.
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The BeachCamper - Perfect for your holiday!
Wonderful, summer has us firmly in its grip! The umbrellas wait in the umbrella stand for "better" times, while now our parasols do us good service every day.
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Which came first, the umbrella or the parasol?
Providing shade has a long tradition; rain, by contrast, was not braved with umbrellas in earlier times.
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How does the logo get onto the parasol?
Example Samariterbund Feldkirch: from the idea, through the options for printed parasols, to the design, to the finished parasol
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From idea to design
Ideas, wishes, marketing, promotional items, logo and corporate identity. All this and more plays a role on the way to a printed umbrella as a promotional item. For employees and customers ...
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Safe on the way: the Safebrella® as the ideal companion in the rain
Some umbrellas simply have more to offer than just a roof over your head. The Safebrella® offers not only protection from rain and driving snow. Even in the dark, the pedestrian at the roadside…
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Printing umbrellas and parasols
The options for printing umbrellas and parasols are as varied as the requirements. Schirmmacher offers a broad range of different techniques: from a discreet single-colour logo all the way to a…
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Is the umbrella still relevant today?
The invention of the umbrella dates back to the late 17th century. At that time, the principle of the long-known parasol was developed further.
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The right umbrella for every occasion
One of the most important everyday companions, at least in the northern countries, is without doubt the umbrella. Whenever the wet stuff announces itself from above, you should have an umbrella to…
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The Right Shape of the Umbrella
Printed umbrellas are notable not only for effective protection from the wet: on dull days they draw every eye and offer a pleasant change of scenery.
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Automatik Top - a bestseller at schirmmacher.com
It is certainly one of them: the Automatik Top is now also available in the trendy colours light green and dark green. The extensive colour palette is one of the reasons why it has become one of…
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Don't leave your customers out in the rain!
Are you celebrating a company anniversary, a product launch, a business opening? Umbrellas are promotional items that enjoy wide acceptance because they fulfil a basic function: they protect…
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Printed umbrellas – a highly useful Christmas gift
In many companies it is customary to give employees, business partners and customers a promotional item as a gift during the Christmas season. Depending on the industry and company size…
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The City on the Umbrella
For many occasions - such as anniversaries, the opening of municipal buildings and festivals - city umbrellas make an ideal gift or an attractive offer for visitors and participants. The ideas and
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Promotional umbrellas: safety matters too
An umbrella primarily protects its user from the rain. However, you shouldn't overlook the safety aspect, because if handled improperly, umbrellas can pose a considerable risk.
