FAQs

DO I NEED ONE?

Do you want one? There you go.

ARE THEY WATERPROOF?

Scotchguard, water repellent textile sprays and nano sprays are wonderful stuff, we highly recommend them- they are easily available online. These parasols are glamorous and gorgeous divas and intended primarily as sun shades so please don’t get them too wet. A few splodges are fine, just make sure they’re fully dried off before you put them away. Treat them as you would your cushions.

Our digitally printed parasols are made using waterproof canvas, and will be more water resistant, however for the longest and happiest life for your parasol we advise you to bring them inside during inclement weather. 

Please under no circumstances use any of the parasols in windy weather conditions. A fall will damage them.

For strong sunlight we advise the cream coloured ones for longer colour- no matter how hardy the fabric, the sun is the most powerful bleach. These are handmade textiles so please be prepared for some sun fade, adding to the character of the piece. There are sun protector sprays readily available online, Scotchguard and Sunguard are amazing.

MY PARASOL IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN

On first opening your bamboo parasol you may find it rather stiff because of the new bamboo and stiff fabric. Be assured it does get easier. We recommend that you open the top half the wrong way up- pushing gently against the floor until you see the peg hole in the pole, then put the peg in. Once the parasol is open, turn it the right way up and put the two halves together. Please don't push the parasol beyond its limits. (Cher, Etta, Liberace, Nina, Tracy, Stevie, Whitney)

IS THAT A HOLE?

All the bamboo parasols are held together by a peg which is visible through a hole in the fabric at the very top. Do not worry!  This is how it's made and every parasol will have one, it won't tear or get any larger. It is invisible when the parasol is up.

WHAT DO I GET WITH MY PARASOL?

All the parasols come in two halves with a storage bag. Stands are not included. 

 

WHICH STAND SHOULD I BUY?

If your parasol isn't in a table you need a heavier stand weighing 20kg minimum. The parasol poles are 35mm diameter.

Our parasol stand fits all our bamboo parasols.

CARE FOR YOUR PARASOL

Every parasol is unique with its own eccentricities. The materials used in the parasols vary and are mostly handmade. Please be prepared to carry out a little care on your fair weather friend

Please don't use them in windy weather conditions, it's not a good idea.

In the unlikely event that the fabric develops a hole this is easily mended with needle and thread. It is simply made and simple to repair. Store your parasol in its bag as upright as possible to avoid irritation.

WHAT IF I LOSE ONE OF THE BITS?

If you have any problems please get in contact, we're happy to help.

CAN I RENT ONE?

Not yet but if you're a hire company and interested please get in touch hello@eastlondonparasol.com

DELIVERY AND RETURNS

We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you have any problems please let us try to fix it, we are happy to help. We request that you read the information in the FAQs on our website.

We’re sure you will love your East London Parasol purchase, but if the worst should happen, you can easily return it to us for a full refund. Please note that you will need to cover the cost to return your item(s) to us. Simply contact us within 7 days of the date you receive your order with details of your order and we will help you with your return.

Please contact us before returning any item. Please return the item to us in its original condition within 7 days of receipt. Returned items should be unused and must be returned in original packaging with the correct documentation.

We will issue a refund upon receipt, please allow 10 days for processing. This excludes faults caused by accident, neglect, and misuse.