Concept in Definition ABC

The umbrella is an object of use Handbook, which can be a little bigger than an umbrella, and that people use especially to Protect ourselves from the sun, for example, it is one of the most present elements on the beaches or in any other site to air free when the summer and the sun hot much more than usual.
Also, it is often referred to as a parasol and sunshade.

Chinese origin

It is a Chinese creation, certainly millennial, since its appearance dates back to about 4,000 years ago. It has also been the civilization Oriental mentioned the one that created the umbrella. From this point on the planet it spread throughout the rest of the world and in a short time it would become a very popular element, and always present.
Even at one time he knew how to display a symbology social, since around the ninth century it was used exclusively by the wealthiest classes of society.

Made of resistant materials

In the beginning, it was made with rather fine fabrics, but of course, they were not conducive to avoid the arrival of the sun completely, then, it was changing to more rustic materials and resistant. Today, umbrellas are made from various materials, although all those chosen are the most resistant.

For the frame, plastic and canvas stand out, and the colors and designs are infinite, yellow, red, light blue, blue, green, combined and with the most diverse designs. And the stick that allows it to be nailed to the sand can be steel, aluminum, fiberglass or wood.

In any case, steel and aluminum materials are usually the most advisable for those areas of Beach where humidity and salinity are the order of the day. The wooden ones are very beautiful aesthetically but the deterioration they suffer is faster and therefore they are recommended to place in balconies, gardens, outdoor bars where humidity and salt cannot affect them so quickly.

We must also say that the umbrella is an element that in recent years has gained value decorative and that is why it is possible to appreciate it in events to give a different touch to the settings.

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