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International Shipping
All our gorgeous umbrellas, bases, weights and in-ground sockets can be shipped overseas.
At the moment international shipping costs can change day-to-day, hour-to-hour. And our umbrella packages are unashamedly neither small or light.
Please contact us directly at hello@originalparasolco.com for international shipping rates or bespoke quotes to your local currency. That way we can work to get you the best quote and ensure there are also no hidden nasties or surprises in the price.
More information about Orders, Shipping and Returns can be found below this page.
Create your own original Parasol
We love original design.
And all our gorgeous parasols can be fully customised.
Create your own bespoke style, or provide a brief and we can create a unique design just for you.
We have created the following "How To Guide" or please contact us directly and we can talk to you through the process and options.
What shade will you choose?
Step One: The Frame
A. Select your frame size & shape
STANDARD
- Square: 2m, 2.5m, 3m, 3.5m
- Hexagonal: 1.7m, 2m, 2.5m, 2.9m
- Octagonal: 2.5m, 2.9m, 3.4m, 3.6m, 4.3m
- Rectangle: 1.45 x 2.5m, 1.8 x 3m
OR CUSTOM
B. Select your pole for frame system
Based on wind profile & location.
Poles can be upgraded for extreme wind & seaside locations.
C. Choose Frame Colour
Dulux Colorbond powder coating in Black or White as standard.
Custom powder coating, treatments or anodising on request,
Step Two: Fabric & Trims
A. Select Canopy, Hat & Valance Fabrics
With 1,000s to choose from - a Pantone colour, or inspirational image is usually a good place to start. And we can then try and source it for you from our lovely fabric partners.
Can't find the perfect fabric... we can also custom print with an MOQ of 1,200m.
B. Lining options - custom printed solution dyed polyester
New offering. Any pattern or colour can be used.
Special light-weight outdoor fabric.
C. Select Trims
Outdoor rated bias binding
Custom made outdoor fringing & tassels
Step Three: Layout
Create Your Canopy Layout
- Mix of fabrics - hat, main canopy, valances
- Direction of fabric patterns
- Split layered canopies
Step Four: Valance Style
Select your valance style
- No valance
- Single layer valance
- Double layer valance
- Triple layer valance
Valance Drop - Standard or Waterfall
While all umbrellas have a seam from awning to valance, we can treat the fall 2 ways subject to desired profile.
Or Go big bold & Maximalist
With our new wrap around valance style - inspired by the 2025 European Summer
Available by special request for bespoke designs.
Pictured with tassel fringe in 2.9m octagonal design.
& Finally select your valance shape
We hand-make all valances, so can make in any shape or style:
- Cafe - straight rectangle
- Round or square scallop
- Keyhole
- Art Deco
- Shell
- Wave
- Or a shape just for you!
Step five: bases
Don't forget about your base or in-ground socket
Consider the location when selecting the best solution:
- How windy is the site?
- Do you need more the umbrellas?
- Or a more permanent solution?
- Is the site over water or close to the coast?
- Do you need a custom colour?
Looking for something bespoke & beautiful?
Contact our team & we'll work with you to bring your creative vision to life
- hello@originalparasolco.com
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Monday — Friday, 9am — 5pm ET