Alex 21.5″ Auto Open/Close Umbrella – Polyester Canopy, Foldable, Metal Frame
Branding Information for this Product
The Promotional Alex 21.5" Auto Open/Close Umbrella features a durable polyester canopy, a robust metal frame and ribs, and a comfortable plastic handle. Its compact design measures just 21.5 inches when open and folds down to fit neatly in most bags, making it a practical choice for on-the-go protection from the elements.
This umbrella is ideal for corporate gifting, event giveaways, and staff onboarding packs, providing reliable rain cover while keeping your brand visible. Its automatic open and close mechanism ensures quick, hassle-free use, making it a popular choice for busy professionals and commuters.
PG Branding offers full colour digital print as the recommended branding method, with a generous maximum branding area of 240×150mm. Additional branding options such as transfer printing and pad printing are also available. Around 40% of all branding is completed in-house by PG Branding, with the remainder produced by trusted UK and EU partners, including PF Concept, to ensure consistent quality.
Benefit from fast UK turnarounds and dedicated artwork support for your branded compact umbrellas. PG Branding's consultative approach - Consult | Create | Complete - helps you achieve standout results for every promotional campaign.
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Explore Key Features and Benefits
The Promotional Alex 21.5″ Auto Open/Close Umbrella is the ultimate solution for businesses seeking practical, high-impact branded merchandise. Designed with a robust metal frame and resilient polyester canopy, this umbrella delivers long-lasting durability – ensuring your brand remains visible in all weather conditions. Its compact, foldable design allows for effortless portability, making it an essential accessory for busy professionals, commuters, and event attendees who value convenience and reliability.
One of the standout features of this umbrella is its automatic open and close mechanism, offering instant protection at the push of a button. This user-friendly function is ideal for those on the move, ensuring your clients and staff can stay dry without any fuss. The comfortable plastic handle further enhances the user experience, making it a pleasure to carry and use throughout the day.
With a generous branding area of 240 x 150mm, the Promotional Alex 21.5″ Auto Open/Close Umbrella provides ample space for your logo or campaign message to shine. PG Branding’s in-house capabilities include full colour digital print, transfer, pad printing, and embroidery, allowing you to choose the perfect finish to reflect your brand identity. Around 40% of all branding is completed on-site, ensuring stringent quality control and rapid turnaround times. The remainder is managed by trusted UK and EU partners, such as PF Concept, guaranteeing consistency and excellence across every order.
PG Branding’s consultative approach – Consult | Create | Complete – means you benefit from expert artwork support and advice at every stage, making it easy to achieve standout results for your next promotional campaign. Fast UK turnarounds ensure your branded compact umbrellas are delivered on schedule, whether for corporate gifting, event giveaways, or staff onboarding packs. This commitment to service and quality makes the Promotional Alex 21.5″ Auto Open/Close Umbrella a top choice for businesses looking to enhance their marketing and brand visibility with high-quality custom printed telescopic umbrellas.
Suggested Alternatives
- Oho 20″ Foldable Umbrella – A lightweight, ultra-compact option that’s perfect for travel-focused campaigns or clients who value minimalism.
- Trav 21.5″ Foldable Auto Open/close Umbrella – Offers similar auto open/close convenience with a sleek design, ideal for executive gifting or premium promotions.
- Wali 21″ Foldable Auto Open Umbrella – Features a classic auto-open function, making it a reliable choice for large-scale events or bulk promotional orders.
For a truly memorable promotional package, consider pairing your branded umbrella with other popular merchandise such as Ballpoint Pens, Notebooks, Laptop Bags, Water Bottles, or Telescopic Umbrellas. These complementary items help reinforce your brand presence across a range of everyday scenarios, maximising your marketing impact.
Supplier Spotlight – PF Concept
PF Concept stands as a pillar of excellence in the promotional merchandise industry, with a heritage that spans over five decades. Established in 1973 and now a core part of the Polyconcept Group, PF Concept has grown to become Europe’s largest supplier of promotional products. Headquartered in Roelofarendsveen, the company boasts nine sales offices across Europe, a state-of-the-art warehouse and certified printing facility in Poznań, Poland, and in-house manufacturing capabilities in the UK. This extensive infrastructure ensures that PF Concept remains a trusted product media expert, supporting distributors and brands across the UK and Europe with unmatched reliability and expertise.
Expertise in Product Media and Customisation
PF Concept’s comprehensive portfolio offers an exceptional range of quality products and premium brands, spanning categories such as drinkware, technology, clothing, bags, stationery, and more. This breadth of choice ensures buyers can find the perfect item at every price point, whether seeking everyday essentials or standout gifts. Their “Create Your Own” and bespoke programmes provide extended customisation, with dedicated sourcing and tailored solutions that allow clients to align products precisely with their branding and campaign goals. Every product is selected “with care” – designed to be durable, on-trend, and brand-led – so that the client’s brand, not the supplier’s, remains in the spotlight, maximising impact and recognition.
Digital Tools and Sales Support
PF Concept empowers distributors with a suite of digital tools and a robust inventory, enabling rapid branding and fulfilment for both small orders and complex, multi-site campaigns. Their web shop and digital catalogues streamline the ordering process, while their sales experts offer invaluable support, product inspiration, and in-depth knowledge. This digital-first approach reduces admin, minimises artwork rework, and allows clients to focus on what matters most – selling products that elevate brands and delight end users.
Commitment to Sustainability and Ethical Practices
Sustainability is at the heart of PF Concept’s ethos. The company is committed to reducing its environmental footprint across the entire supply chain, setting clear targets and reporting progress transparently through its annual Sustainability Report. PF Concept’s ambitious “Rethinking Plastics 2030” strategy aims to phase out all virgin fossil-based plastic products and packaging by 2030, focusing on innovation, circularity, and elimination. Their circular design approach prioritises sustainable materials – from recycled and bio-based content to GRS-certified ranges and Aware™ traceability technologies – ensuring products are both recyclable and built to last.
PF Concept’s dedication to ethical practices is further evidenced by its EcoVadis Platinum rating and long-standing partnership with UNICEF Netherlands’ “Plastic Bricks” programme, providing third-party validation of its social and environmental performance. The company upholds rigorous modern slavery and anti-slavery policies, adheres to the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and conducts regular audits and staff training, supported by a dedicated compliance team. Transparency is further demonstrated by publishing gender pay gap data via the UK Government’s reporting service, reinforcing PF Concept’s commitment to pay equity and workforce transparency.
Stakeholder Engagement and Waste Reduction
PF Concept recognises the vital role of stakeholder engagement in waste reduction. Branded merchandise, such as the Promotional Alex 21.5″ Auto Open/Close Umbrella, often cannot be repurposed or rebranded without careful planning. By encouraging clients to raise awareness around returns, misprints, and over-ordering, PF Concept helps minimise unnecessary CO₂ emissions linked to wasted stock and logistics. Through clear guidance and close collaboration, clients can improve forecasting, extend product use, and significantly reduce the volume of merchandise that becomes obsolete.
Circular Economy and Reuse Partnerships
PF Concept’s commitment to the circular economy is evident in its product design and end-of-life solutions. Products are created for longevity, repair, and recyclability, using materials and constructions that support sustainable disposal. Strategic partnerships with organisations like Reshare and local groups in Poland enable the donation or repurposing of surplus textiles and unbranded products, diverting them from landfill and supporting local communities. These initiatives provide clients with credible, responsible options for managing campaign stock and uniforms at the end of their lifecycle.
Inspiring Change and Building Trust
PF Concept’s holistic approach – encompassing product quality, innovative customisation, digital enablement, sustainability, and ethical standards – builds enduring trust with clients and stakeholders. The direct benefits are clear: enhanced brand reputation, stronger CSR narratives, smoother internal approvals, and potential cost efficiencies through waste reduction and longer product life. By championing subtle, quality branding and products that recipients genuinely want to keep and use, PF Concept helps clients increase impact per item, supporting both environmental and commercial goals.
For distributors and brands seeking a supplier who combines heritage, innovation, and responsibility, PF Concept represents the gold standard in promotional merchandise. Their unwavering commitment to excellence ensures that every campaign – whether featuring the Promotional Alex 21.5″ Auto Open/Close Umbrella or any other product – delivers value, trust, and positive change.
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Ready to elevate your promotional efforts with the high-quality Alex 21.5″ Auto Open/Close Umbrella? Our Consult | Create | Complete process ensures a seamless experience from idea to finished product.
- Consult: We’ll discuss your needs, target audience, and objectives specific to the Alex 21.5″ Auto Open/Close Umbrella.
- Create: Our design team will bring your Alex 21.5″ Auto Open/Close Umbrella ideas to life with proofs and samples.
- Complete: We produce and deliver your branded Alex 21.5″ Auto Open/Close Umbrella on time and within budget.
Ready to start your project? Contact our team today to discuss your promotional Alex 21.5″ Auto Open/Close Umbrella needs and discover how our Consult | Create | Complete approach can bring your brand to life.
