Umbrella printing puts your logo on golf, folding and straight umbrellas, one of the few giveaways people use outdoors in front of others. Exhibition Printing Riyadh prints the panels by screen print, UV or sublimation at its Riyadh factory for car dealers, banks, event organisers and resorts, with delivery across Saudi Arabia.
An umbrella is a large, moving advertisement. Each panel can take a logo, and a golf umbrella opened at a car launch or on a hotel forecourt is visible from across a car park. In Riyadh the sun matters more than the rain, so many clients order umbrellas as shade for outdoor events, valet stands and dealership forecourts, where the canopy stays open for hours.
There are three common types. Golf umbrellas are the largest and give the biggest print area, which suits dealerships and sponsors. Straight umbrellas are a classic corporate gift. Folding umbrellas pack into a handbag or glovebox and work for bank customers and conference bags, although their smaller panels limit the logo size.
The print method follows the design. Screen printing gives a solid logo in one or two colours on alternating panels and is the usual choice for volume orders. UV printing adds fine detail and gradients to a limited area. Sublimation prints a full-colour design across entire polyester panels, which suits photographic or all-over patterns. Tell us the type, quantity and whether the umbrella is a gift or a shade product, and we will recommend the panel layout and send a proof before production.
Who orders this
Car dealership launches and forecourts
Bank and insurance customer gifts
Outdoor exhibitions and sponsored events
Hotel, resort and valet stands
Golf tournaments and sports days
Real estate site visits
Staff gifts for field teams
How is a logo printed on an umbrella?
The canopy is made of separate fabric panels, and each panel is printed before or after assembly depending on the method. Screen printing presses ink through a stencil onto the finished panel, which suits one or two flat colours. Sublimation prints the design onto transfer paper and heat-bonds it into polyester panels before the umbrella is sewn, so the colour becomes part of the fabric. UV printing applies cured ink to a defined area and is used for fine detail. We lay the logo out panel by panel and send a proof.
Which type of umbrella should I choose?
Pick by where it will be used. Golf umbrellas have the largest canopy and are the natural choice for dealership forecourts, resorts and outdoor sponsorship, where the logo is read from a distance. Straight umbrellas are a formal, mid-size gift for clients and staff. Folding umbrellas suit high-volume giveaways because they are compact and lighter to ship, but the smaller panels mean a simpler logo. If the umbrella will mainly provide shade in Riyadh, choose a lighter canopy colour and a larger size.
How long does a printed umbrella last?
The frame usually outlasts the print, so a fibreglass or steel frame with a vented canopy is worth choosing for windy sites. Sublimated colour sits inside the fibre and resists sun and rain well; screen printed logos hold up for normal use but will wear where the fabric folds repeatedly. Let the umbrella dry open before closing it, store it out of direct sun and avoid rubbing printed panels against rough surfaces. With that care an event umbrella lasts several seasons.
Umbrella Printing: options compared
Option
Best for
Good to know
Golf umbrella, screen printed
Dealerships, sponsors and outdoor events needing a large logo
Alternating panels keep the logo visible from every side
Folding umbrella, screen printed
High-volume bank, insurance and conference giveaways
Small panels, so keep the logo simple and bold
Straight umbrella with wooden handle
Client and executive gifts
Classic look; pair with a one-colour logo on two panels
Sublimated full-colour canopy
Photographic or all-over brand patterns
Needs white polyester panels; design covers every panel
UV printed detail panel
Fine logos or gradients in one defined area
Limited print area; usually combined with plain or screen printed panels
What affects the price of Umbrella Printing
01
Umbrella type and frameGolf umbrellas with fibreglass frames cost more per unit than compact folding models.
02
Number of printed panelsEach extra panel adds print time, and full sublimation costs more than two screen printed panels.
03
Colours in the logoScreen printing charges per colour, while sublimation prices full colour at one rate.
04
QuantityScreen setup is spread over the run, so larger orders bring the unit cost down noticeably.
What to send us
Vector logo in AI, EPS or PDF, with Pantone references for screen printing
A note on which panels to print and whether the logo repeats or alternates
For sublimation, a full-colour layout at 150 dpi or more at panel size
Umbrella type, canopy colour and quantity so we can confirm the print area
Good to know
Umbrella Printing: common questions
Quick answers about our services, timing, artwork and delivery. Have another question? Call or WhatsApp us.
Any panel can be printed, but most clients print alternating panels so the logo stays readable from every angle. A full-colour sublimated umbrella can use all panels as one design.
Which umbrella is best as a dealership giveaway?
A golf umbrella, because its canopy is large enough to read from a distance and it fits in a car boot. Folding umbrellas suit glovebox gifts at a lower cost per piece.
Will the print fade in the Riyadh sun?
Sublimated panels hold colour well because the dye is inside the polyester fibre, and screen printed logos are made with inks intended for outdoor fabric. Very long daily sun exposure will soften any colour over time.
What is the minimum order for printed umbrellas?
Minimums depend on the umbrella type and print method, and sublimation runs are usually smaller than screen print runs. Send your quantity and we will confirm what is possible.
Can the handle or the inside of the canopy be branded too?
Handles can often be printed or engraved depending on the material, and an inside panel print is possible on sublimated umbrellas. Ask when you order and we will confirm for the chosen model.
Do you supply vented umbrellas for windy outdoor sites?
Yes, double-canopy vented golf umbrellas are available and are the better choice for open forecourts and desert events. Mention the site when you enquire.
Can I mix canopy colours within one order?
Usually yes, as long as each colour meets the minimum for its print setup. Mixed colours are a simple way to give a dealership and its sub-brands matching umbrellas.
