Good sun protection. Operates a little awkwardly.
You can definitely tell the difference in the fabric of this umbrella—both visually and texturally—compared to what’s typically used. The sun protection factor seems good because of this, while the rain protection is equitable to normal expectations of water repellant materials. I deducted a star on the rating because not only is it a little difficult to fold up properly to attach the strap and replace in the cover, but care must be taken in opening it so that the bottom half doesn’t fold upward, completely negating any beneficial effects.
Rating: 4 stars