The 9′ umbrella
Sunglass 9' Patio Umbrella
$595
Free shipping anywhere in the US, Alaska and Hawaii included.
A deck umbrella that’s see-through but 90% tinted — exactly what the name Sunglass® suggests. It gives you protective shade, lets in great light for photos, and lasts 8 to 15 years.
5-year limited warranty on the canopy — UV degradation, fading, loss of transparency, seam failure. Full terms
30 days to change your mind. We cover shipping both ways.
Base not included. You’ll need 30 kg (66 lb) minimum — happy to recommend one.
Lead time is currently 8 weeks.
What a decade of shade costs
Most umbrellas are bought again and again. This one is bought once.
| Umbrella | Lasts | 10-yr cost | Golden-hour light |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big-box, ~$150polyester fades, frame bends | 1–2 seasons | ~$1,050 | × |
| Aluminum + polyester, ~$300better frame, fabric degrades | 3–5 years | ~$600–700 | × |
| Aluminum + Sunbrella, ~$450dark shade | ~10 years | ~$450 | × |
| Premium collar-tilt, $600–1,200dark shade | ~10 years | $600–1,200 | × |
| Sunglass, $595see-through — golden-hour light | 8–15 years | $595 | ✓ |
Prices are typical US retail. Replacement math assumes a big-box umbrella replaced every 1–2 seasons.
Specifications
Every number, in one place.
- Canopy material
- Proprietary aliphatic TPU, 0.4 mm
- Comparable to
- ETFE in clarity and lifespan — but flexible, and needs no tensioning
- Tint
- 90% — “Golden Hour”
- UV protection
- 99% blocked
- Colourfastness
- Does not fade or yellow under UV
- Tensile strength
- 49.5 MPa (7,175 psi) — ASTM D882
- Elongation at break
- 575% — ASTM D882
- Tear strength
- 82.3 kN/m (470 lbf/in) — ASTM D1004
- Seams
- Heat-welded — no stitching to wick or rot
- Expected life
- 8–15 years
- Canopy size
- 9′ round (270 cm), 8 ribs
- Frame
- All-aluminium, powder-coated; stainless hardware
- Mast & ribs
- Ø 38.4 mm mast; 14 × 20 mm ribs
- Operation
- Hand crank; collar tilt, 360° rotation
- Wind resistance
- 50 km/h (31 mph)
- Weight
- 21 lb total — 5 lb canopy, 16 lb frame
- Base required
- 30 kg (66 lb) min; 35 kg+ for commercial. Not included.
- Lead time
- Made to order — ships in ~8 weeks
Care
Rinse every 2–6 weeks depending on conditions — a garden hose or portable rinse unit is enough.
For stuck-on grime, loosen with a microfibre RV brush on a telescoping handle, then spray-rinse. For a deep clean, wet with a mild dish-soap solution, rinse, and wipe dry with a microfibre towel — easiest with the umbrella lifted out of its base and laid on its side.
No solvents, no pressure washing, no abrasive pads.
The warranty
5-year limited warranty on the canopy.
Covered against UV degradation, fading, loss of transparency, and seam failure. Frame per manufacturer’s terms. Repair or replacement at our discretion.
Buying five or more?
Verified businesses get volume pricing — designers, architects, restaurants, and hotels. Verification takes a few minutes: business name, website, and a resale or tax ID.
Or talk it through — 507.261.6051