Folder is simple. A four part umbrella consisting of little effort to assemble. Folder was designed as umbrella using the Cradle to Cradle principle of part reduction to ensure a sustainable friendly product.

Folder is 100% polypropylene (all parts). It is economical in that its cover shape is a hexagon, creating little or no waste in material when made because the shapes are tangental for cutting out. The cover can be folded up as to protect from getting the things (or people) around it wet. Its ability to fold up makes it easy and cost efficient to ship, as well as, store (perhaps in your car seat or briefcase). The shaft is essentially two pieces: the same part from the same mold. The shaft can be punched into the cover for connection. Just a quick snap and you're set. The handle is ergonomically fit for the hand - right or left.

When finished, just take apart the shaft, slip it back in the handle and clip the handle back on the cover to keep from opening back up. Just four parts and incredibly easy and functional, simple and affordable.

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