The lightest folding umbrella in the Knirps collection. The US.050 weighs a mere 115g and features a 21cm ultra-flat profile. Driven by HeatShield® cooling tech that cuts temperature by 40% and a 100 km/h wind-tested 6-rib frame.
Ultra-light, ultra-flat, ultra-stable. This is the absolute technical essence of our brand-new US.050 pocket companion—masterfully engineered as the absolute lightest and most compact manual folding umbrella within the entire legendary Knirps collection. Scaling up your daily metropolitan transit comfort and eliminating the seasonal anxiety of sudden torrential rain or high-intensity sun exposures requires an elite, dependable travel companion. Weighing a mere 115 grams (115g), this high-performance lifestyle umbrella is officially lighter than a small apple. Thanks to its incredibly slim dimensions when closed, it slips effortlessly into any tracking slot, briefcase side pocket, or jacket pocket, serving as the ultimate luxury travel choice for active modern commuters or vehicle turnarounds. It completely shatters the limitations of traditional bulky automatic umbrellas that feature heavy steel parts, slow tracking gears, and low geometric wind resistance, creating a 100% hygienic, safe moving shelter anywhere.
The defining hardware engineering of this manual pocket umbrella lies in its featherlight flat geometry and exclusive HeatShield® thermal defense layer: weighing an astonishingly light net weight of just 115g (approx. 150g gross package weight), its closed length is compressed to an ultra-thin footprint of just 21 cm, making it instantly ready for everyday travel carry payloads. Yet, underneath this minimalist outer shell lies heavy-duty German engineering: the entire 3-section chassis has been strictly validated inside independent accredited laboratories, surviving a brutal wind tunnel velocity of up to 100 km/h (62 mph) without any structural distortion! This durability is achieved through premium materials selection, utilizing an advanced 3-section black aluminum and steel center shaft paired with 3-section aluminum and glass fiber bracing struts. The framework features highly flexible joints that permit safe bending under shifting wind loads, allowing the canopy to flex smoothly and reset instantly without causing structural failure or snapping support bars.
The absolute technical highlight lies across the canopy's interior, which comes fully loaded with a specialized HeatShield coating membrane. This advanced thermal blocking layer completely blocks aggressive ultraviolet rays exceeding UPF 50+, while drastically reducing the canopy's inner face temperature by up to 40%. It shields modern commuters from burning sunlight direct exposure, ensuring a cool, sweat-free workspace underneath. Entirely avoiding brittle recycled materials, the canopy is crafted from high-density 100% polyester tech-fabric with a fast-dry finish that sheds water with a single shake. Completed by a matching color-coordinated protective sleeve cover and protective rounded safety tips at eye-level to prevent accidental eye injuries, it delivers immediate out-of-the-box lifestyle utility for modern travel cargo.
🎒 Key Features & Core Selling Points
The Lightest Pocket Umbrella in Knirps Portfolio: Engineered with premium lightweight aluminum and glass fiber matrix support. Weighs a mere 115 grams net weight—officially lighter than a small apple—for completely weightless daily carry payloads.
Patented HeatShield® 40% Temperature Reduction: Lined internally with a high-end thermal isolation layer. Blocks UPF 50+ ultraviolet radiation while cutting inner temperature boundaries by 40% to shield you from blinding direct sunlight.
100 km/h High-Velocity Wind Tunnel Tested: The 6-rib skeletal structure is masterfully engineered and aerodynamically validated inside professional laboratories to withstand brutal winds up to 100 km/h without any structural deformation.
Ultra-Flexible Damage-Free Bracing Struts: Composed of high-elasticity aluminum and glass fiber guide paths. Permits flexible structural movement during unexpected wind gusts, allowing the canopy to invert and reset safely without snapping joints.
90cm Canopy Coverage & 21cm Ultra-Flat Closed Length: Collapses down to an incredibly flat 21 cm profile that slips into small daily purses or jacket pockets with near-zero space payload. Opens up to a 90 cm canopy diameter tailored perfectly for single-occupant body protection.
Fast-Dry 100% Polyester with Color-Coordinated Case: Crafted from high-density 100% polyester fabric with a quick-dry water-repellent finish that resets moisture instantly. Generously includes a matching protective sleeve that fits the closed footprint perfectly.
Protective Rounded Safety Tips Integration: Engineered with a strict eye on pedestrian security, featuring smooth, rounded canopy tips instead of sharp metallic points. Drastically minimizes the risk of accidental eye injuries in crowded transit halls.
📐 Technical Specifications
Product Brand: Knirps (The premium authority in German precision engineering and elite umbrella tech / Since 1928)
