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Best Umbrellas in the United States

Buy once, buy well. That is the number one reason why Cape Umbrellas has remained the number one supplier in the shade industry, but where did it all start? Cape Umbrellas was established in 1999 with the primary purpose of providing shade to the world combined with the idea to develop an easy-to-use mechanism. Specializing in the design, manufacture, and supply of patio umbrellas to the corporate, hospitality, restaurants, retail and end-users markets both locally and internationally, we have made a durable product from using only the best materials. Our umbrellas are easy to maintain, with all the parts being easily replaceable if the time comes.

HOSPITALITY UMBRELLAS

RESIDENTIAL UMBRELLAS

CUSTOM UMBRELLAS

since 1999

Shade is our mission

We strive to create the most distinctive umbrellas focusing on ease of use with regards to the opening and closing of our umbrellas allowing our customers to enjoy the shade hassle free. All our umbrellas are well-designed and manufactured using only the highest quality materials. Cape Umbrellas has been around for over 20 years now and takes pride in our extensive range of patio umbrellas, all manufactured locally in our state of the art manufacturing facility in Cape Town, South Africa.

patented

EasyLift System

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Automatic Lifting System

Our EasyLift range of umbrellas is our flagship product, boasting a unique, self-hidden automatic lifting system for effortless and safe use. This ingenious system and design have been patented worldwide and are ideal for all industries. The automatic lifting system mechanism is virtually maintenance-free and locks into place automatically once fully open. You do not have to struggle with ropes, pulleys, pins or cranks, allowing you to save time and enjoy the outdoors.

To open the umbrella
Simply lift the arm until the A.L.S takes over, lifting the umbrella until it is fully open. The hub will lock into place automatically, so no holding pin is required.

To close the umbrella
Simply pull down on the hub until the A.L.S takes over and closes the umbrella automatically.

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Cape Umbrellas seen worldwide

In 2015, The Van Zyl family acquired Cape Umbrellas and a new Journey began. By 2017, Cape Umbrellas growth was meteoric, expanding into Mauritius, Seychelles, Dubai, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Americas. The momentum continued into 2022, with Cape Umbrellas setting up offices and warehouses in Jacksonville, United States, and Almere, Netherlands, fortifying our global footprint. Now, Cape Umbrellas stands tall, exporting to over 20 countries, manufacturing 50,000 umbrellas annually, and employing a dedicated team of over 130 individuals.

From a small importer to a global force, Cape Umbrellas has not just weathered storms but embraced them, crafting a story of resilience, quality, and unwavering dedication – proudly born in Cape Town, South Africa. With a mission and vision to increase production significantly without sacrificing quality and delivery times, we are looking forward to the next 25 years of service excellence to the shade industry and making your outdoor experience a memorable one.

simply different

The Cape Umbrellas Difference

Cape Umbrellas holds the patent for the unique EasyLift System that has been popular in all market areas. The EasyLift umbrella has a unique, hidden, self-lifting system providing an effortless way of opening and closing the umbrella without the use of ropes and pins.

Cape Umbrellas supplies leading brands, restaurants, hotels and enterprises with their own unique umbrella and branding requirements, offering state of the art digital printing specifically designed to meet their needs. With vast experience in both the domestic and international markets, Cape Umbrellas is distinguished as one of the leaders in the industry and continually pushes the boundaries to supply high-quality, safe and competitively priced Patio Umbrellas.

FAMILY OWNED FOR 20 YEARS

PATENTED EASYLIFT SYSTEM

MANUFACTURED IN CAPE TOWN

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No Ropes, No Cranks, No Pulleys

Completely unique, easy-to-use. Cape Umbrellas hidden self lifting system allows anyone to open and close the umbrellas with ease. The Automatic Lifting System was thought through and designed by our dedicated and excellent team.

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100% Wind Tested

Our umbrellas have been tested in a state of the art wind tunnel to ensure we meet optimum quality standards. They are sturdy enough to withstand strong winds and ensure safety and peace of mind

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Withstanding every storm

Cape Umbrellas provides the widest range of high-quality fabrics. The canvas is coated with both a water-repellent coating and an antifungal coating. No matter what the weather conditions are, the canvas material of the umbrella will stand the test of time.

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Quality Guaranteed

Our designer outdoor umbrellas are built to last, featuring heavy-duty double-joined seams with reinforced corners for added durability and strength. Each pocket is meticulously crafted with PVC inserts and double stitching, ensuring enhanced reinforcement and longevity, making our umbrellas the perfect choice for enduring outdoor use.

buy once, never again
Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 1.

No Ropes, No Cranks, No Pulleys

Completely unique, easy-to-use. Cape Umbrellas hidden self lifting system allows anyone to open and close the umbrellas with ease. The Automatic Lifting System was thought through and designed by our dedicated and excellent team.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 2.

100% Wind Tested

Our umbrellas have been tested in a state of the art wind tunnel to ensure we meet optimum quality standards. They are sturdy enough to withstand strong winds and ensure safety and peace of mind

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

Withstanding every storm

Cape Umbrellas provides the widest range of high-quality fabrics. The canvas is coated with both a water-repellent coating and an antifungal coating. No matter what the weather conditions are, the canvas material of the umbrella will stand the test of time.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

Quality Guaranteed

Our designer outdoor umbrellas are built to last, featuring heavy-duty double-joined seams with reinforced corners for added durability and strength. Each pocket is meticulously crafted with PVC inserts and double stitching, ensuring enhanced reinforcement and longevity, making our umbrellas the perfect choice for enduring outdoor use.

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Trained Sales & Customer Service Representatives

Continually striving to improve customer satisfaction, Cape Umbrellas is a trusted and credible umbrella manufacturer, receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews and holding an amazing overall satisfaction rating. Beyond our extensive selection, what makes us unique is our commitment to customer service through our knowledgeable and experienced customer service team. Each Representative has received comprehensive, hands-on product training, providing each customer with an exemplary online ordering experience.

A fabulous umbrella that looks so stylish and is effortless to set up. Love the valances and feel of the canopy material. It's modernised my entire garden.
— Private Client
Thank you for the excellent service and tour around the factory, your installation process was 100%. We have the most beautiful outdoor umbrella!
— Private Client
I am so excited to share some images of your umbrellas at our lodge in Kenya and let you know how much we love them. So much so that we would love to place an order for another 3 units.
— Angama Luxury Safari Lodge
These custom umbrellas were the perfect touch to our event - our guests were absolutely obsessed.
— Ceremony Events

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