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Why Freeline International?
Freeline International is a great Dutch design house that brings fun and functional design into UK contemporary garden furniture.
The emphasis is on unique, enjoyable designs, built with quality materials. Only available through exclusive outlets.
Freeline is for those who are looking for a distinctive and eye-catching contemporary style. Built to commercial specification so the quality is assured.
Freeline International products were featured in Channel 4's "The City Gardener" and also in The Daily Telegraph's URBAN GARDENS 2005 - specifically the Pic Nic Range, available at The Patio Umbrella.
Many contemporary garden furniture designers have expressed an interest in the Freeline range:
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Why Ingenua?
From the makers of the extraordinarily clever Paraflex parasol range, comes Ingenua, a new and exciting - and again highly innovative - Shade Sail solution.
Having researched the market last year for Shade Sails, I was not convinced by the quality and practicality of most of the products in the market.
I am therefore delighted to find that one of my already popular brand of parasols has brought out a great new solution - same quality canopy as the parasols, and adapting the already tried and tested Paraflex poles.
The eagerly awaited Ingenua range has now arrived in the UK. Installations have been carried out and instructions and advice are provided.
Offers the following:
- Parasol quality canvas offering water resistance, mould and fade resistance
- UV protection of 97% +
- Angled AND vertical poles and fixings for a dramatic and stylish design
- Grooved poles, allowing fixings to slide up and down, creating interesting and versatile shapes
- Aluminium, quality poles
Mix and match the poles, shade sails and fixing options according to your needs.
Be certain of a quality Shadesail solution.
Why Paraflex?
Paraflex are a Belgian company with a worldwide reputation for quality. They have 40 years experience in aluminium engineering.Their unique and patented system removes the need for a heavy base and central pole. The flexible arms and tilting canopy let you create shade where ever you want it.
Suitable for both commercial and private use, all year round.
A really upmarket, quality and versatile umbrella, ideal for city outdoor living in a smaller space or balcony.
Offer a 2 year warranty on the Paraflex holder.
Why Serengeti?
The Serengeti range of parasols from the South African manufacturer, Woodbine, are brand new to the UK market this year, and what a find they are.
The range varies from the well designed, domestic, Eclipse cantilever parasols through to the ultra strong centre pole Cyclone parasols for windy conditions, and the wonderfully stylish, top end Silhouette Gazebo. I am confident that despite the credit crunch, these will find homes in many residential and commercial settings in the coming Season. This range are the choice for those looking for a shade solution that will last, both in looks and in quality of build and materials. An investment, yes, but well worth making.
I would highlight the following features:
- Easy to use pulley systems (tested on a 7stone small woman in our warehouse!)
- Strong, minimum maintenance metal frames
- Top quality canvas for the canopy
The easy opening and closing mechanism of the Cantilever parasols, and the Silhouette Gazebo, are particularly impressive - extremely well designed and executed.
Woodbine have been designing and manufacturing top quality garden parasols and outdoor furniture in South Africa since 1987. South Africa is a country where storms and strong sun are the norm rather than the exception and we benefit for the wealth of manufacturing expertise developed in the face of such weather adversity!!
Quality cantilever parasols and ultra strong parasols have been difficult to find in past years. With the smoking ban, increasing worries about overexposure to the sun, and the recognition that rain and wind is a UK weather feature, the market has been crying out for shade solutions that last. The Serengeti range goes a long way to meeting this need.
Why Shademakers?
Shademakers are New Zealand's leading manufacturer of high quality large umbrellas for both commercial and residential use.The company was founded in 1998 by the designer Captain Russell Bond, who used his marine and sailing experience to create umbrellas with marine-grade components.
Russell Bond's objective was to manufacture the world's finest outdoor umbrellas and the residential side post Sola range is the best company's best seller.
Now hailed worldwide for their excellent design and ease of operation and maintenance, the Shademaker umbrellas are exported to over 20 countries.
Offer a 1 warranty on ALL COMPONENTS for defective workmanship or faulty parts.
Why Southsea?
Southsea Deckchairs is a family run business based in Portsmouth on the South Coast of the United Kingdom.They began manufacturing deckchairs in 1991 primarily to service and maintain the deckchair operations on Southsea's beaches and promenade.
To this day they still manage the deckchairs on Southsea seafront. Their deckchairs now grace the seafronts and promenades of most of the seaside and riverside resorts around the UK.
We believe they are just about the best deckchair brand in the UK.
Choose from beautiful, traditional woven fabrics, still made on 1930s original machines or printed stripes and plain colours. The quintessential English seaside.
Why Tradewinds?
Established in South Africa in 1991, Tradewinds Parasol is one of the world's leading parasol manufacturers.The Tradewinds umbrellas, in their many different colour shades and styles can be seen in commercial and residential settings in more than 40 different countries.
The parasols are designed to the highest quality standards and made with the finest materials in order to withstand years of heavy use.
All Tradewinds umbrellas benefit from a unique stainless steel bracket system which means that the umbrella is easy to look after and repair.
In a nutshell, these patio umbrellas are exactly the kind of product we like to stock: highly functional and practical, attractive, stylish and contemporary in looks, and well made from the highest quality materials.
An excellent brand.
Why Tripod Home?
Tripod Home is a small family company that specialises in unusual designs of garden furniture made from reclaimed timber
Tripod describe their ranges as "eclectic and thought provoking offering something truly different".
We have featured the ranges we think are really nice - and to give you the reclaimed timber choice
The garden furniture is imported from all over Asia
Why Tuuci?
Innovation, design and durability are the cornerstones of the TUUCI tradition. The company is world renown for its functional, simple and contemporary design. It has won multiple design and excellence awards from furniture manufacturing Associations and Design Associations.TUUCI are one of the leading world patio umbrella and shade companies, operating in all over their native USA and the rest of the world,
With their roots in the marine industry, this influence continues to be felt in their engineering and design quality.
Every parasol is crafted with premium materials and to rigorous manufacturing standard.
TUUCI offer an unrivalled 15/5 year warranty on their products.
A flagship brand, truly excellent products.
Why Vortex?
The Vortex is a UK manufactured ultra strong parasol, designed by specialists to suit the needs of the UK windy climate. I believe that it is the strongest parasol available on the market today.
The Vortex is an improved version of the Tradewinds Tornado that we sold last Season. The manufacturing has been brought over from South Africa to UK and teething problems ironed out. It is now even stronger than it was.
Its strength comes from its reinforced frame specification, but also the high tension canopy. There has been increasing call in the market for such a parasol, particularly since the smoking ban. Restaurants, hotels and pubs all need reliable outdoor structures able to withstand wind and rain.
So if you are looking for permanent outdoor shelter in a windy location, I would heartily recommend the Vortex. It is not easy to get up and down - if it were, it would not be nearly so strong. But for those looking for a parasol that requires minimal "wind management", then the Vortex is the answer.
Optional extras include:
- Integrated electrics for heat and light
- External or "retro fit" electrics for heat and light
- Special order colours
- Deck mounts or inground base fittings
Please contact us if you need to know more.
