--- product_id: 151206859 title: "Balios Folding Umbrella Lux Hardwood Handle Auto Open Close | Patented handmade handle in richly grained solid hardwood, with stainless steel tip and wrist strap. Designed in London." brand: "balios" price: "R1271" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/151206859-balios-folding-umbrella-lux-hardwood-handle-auto-open-close-patented store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Patented solid hardwood handle Wind-resistant fiberglass frame One-touch auto open & close Balios Folding Umbrella Lux Hardwood Handle Auto Open Close | Patented handmade handle in richly grained solid hardwood, with stainless steel tip and wrist strap. Designed in London. **Brand:** balios **Price:** R1271 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌂 Elevate your rainy day game with British luxury and effortless style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Balios Folding Umbrella Lux Hardwood Handle Auto Open Close | Patented handmade handle in richly grained solid hardwood, with stainless steel tip and wrist strap. Designed in London. by balios - **How much does it cost?** R1271 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/151206859-balios-folding-umbrella-lux-hardwood-handle-auto-open-close-patented) ## Best For - balios enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted balios brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Windproof Durability:** Reinforced fiberglass ribs and hardened steel shaft flex under pressure, preventing breakage and inversion. - • **Generous Yet Portable:** Spacious 103cm canopy shields you fully but folds compactly to 35cm, weighing just 395g for easy carry. - • **Iconic British Craftsmanship:** Handmade, richly grained hardwood handle designed in London for timeless elegance and comfort. - • **Effortless One-Touch Operation:** Auto open and close mechanism lets you stay dry with a simple press—plus quick rib correction for windy days. - • **Premium Water-Repellent Fabric:** Ultra-soft 300T high-density canopy dries fast and keeps you impeccably dry in any downpour. ## Overview The Balios Folding Umbrella combines patented solid hardwood craftsmanship with a sleek, wind-resistant frame and one-touch auto open/close technology. Designed in London, it features a large 103cm canopy made from premium water-repellent fabric, folding compactly for portability. Durable, elegant, and engineered for all weather, it’s the ultimate umbrella for professionals who demand style and function. ## Description Meet the ultimate luxury addition to your luggage accessory that exudes an understated beauty. At Balios (of England), we create products made from only the finest materials. An exclusive collection of stunningly sleek and sturdy umbrellas. Our ergonomic handles are crafted from a luxurious golden hardwood, a particularly attractive type of wood thanks to its warm, rich hues and natural swirling grain pattern. Our lux hardwood handle has a smooth, solid feel to it, which we’ve shaped and curved accordingly for maximum comfort. Comes with a polished stainless steel base and a premium wrist strap. Revolutionary construction designed to battle the elements: high grade black hardened steel shaft for a heavy-duty foundation & unique thickened premium fiberglass wind-resistant frame system, offering great durability. Approximate weight: 14 Oz Approximate 13.8 inches long when closed. Approximate 39.4 inches span / diameter when open. Luxe wood, polished metal, beautifully handled: A luxurious golden hardwood handle (design patented) that shows off strikingly wood grains. We’ve also merged wood with metal to elevate the look and feel of each handle. It is solid to the touch and ensures a comfortable, secure grip. Uniquely strong frame with premium fibreglass and high grade steel shaft: Each rib is reinforced with high-density thickened fibreglass ligaments to prevent breakage or rib distortion in strong winds. The ribs will bend and flex in windy conditions so not to easily break or invert, even if the canopy blows inside out during sudden gusts, it can be easily flipped back into position without damaging the frame. Superior ultra-soft 300T high-density water repellent fabric keeps you dry and protected from the rain. It is the finest fabric ever used in any umbrella and dries very quickly. Opens and closes easily at the press of a button. Press the same button to correct the ribs if the umbrella ever inverts. 1 x Balios auto open & close umbrella 1 x 3-Layer matching sleeve Non-plastic packaging: say NO to plastic. Simply click into our store to view our latest designs with beautiful patterns. Balios umbrellas – a timeless aesthetic with a splash of iconic Britishness. ## Features - ICONIC BRITISH DESIGN – Designed in London with a patented handmade handle in richly grained solid hardwood, hand-finished for a refined classic feel - AUTO OPEN & CLOSE – One-touch automatic mechanism opens and closes at the press of a button; press again to correct the ribs if it inverts - SLEEK SINGLE CANOPY – A clean single-layer canopy for a crisp streamlined silhouette that opens and closes neatly - STAINLESS STEEL TIP & WRIST STRAP – A polished stainless steel end cap adds a refined finish and protects the shaft, with an integrated wrist strap for easy carrying - GENEROUS YET PORTABLE – Opens to a large 103cm/40.5in canopy yet folds to just 35cm/13.8in and weighs only 395g/13.9oz, easy to carry and store - DURABLE FRAME SYSTEM – Hardened steel shaft and thickened fibreglass ribs with finest 300T high-density water-repellent fabric ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B07LB6XKW5 | | Best Sellers Rank | #93 in Folding Umbrellas | | Date First Available | December 12, 2018 | | Manufacturer | Balios | ## Images ![Balios Folding Umbrella Lux Hardwood Handle Auto Open Close | Patented handmade handle in richly grained solid hardwood, with stainless steel tip and wrist strap. 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Designed in London. - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812DGBw+KsL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Where are they made?** A: DESIGNED IN UK....BUT MADE IN CHINA. QUALITY IS GOOD. I HAVE GIFTED SEVERAL AND THE RECIPIENTS LOVE THEM **Q: what is the closed length?** A: 14" from tip to bottom closed. Note: umbrella is made and shipped from china. Material is regular polyester with weave print only... fyi **Q: what is the diameter of this umbrella?** A: The diameter is 3 ft. + 3" **Q: why not design this umbrella into double canopy?** A: I think they have a double canopy version... I had one and lost it which then led me to getting this one. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Travel Umbrella *by on Reviewed in the United States February 22, 2019* This umbrella is a work of art. I fell in love the minute I took it out of the box. The attention to detail, quality and sturdiness of this umbrella makes me want to pray for rain every single day. And I don’t like rain!I was able to put this beautiful creature to the test recently and let me tell you a secret: I didn’t want to go inside! At the push of a button the umbrella pops open with minimal effort. The base is sturdy and angled just slightly so that you can hold onto it easily in windier conditions. The umbrella holds up well to rain and light snow conditions (I live in the Northeast where winter’s are 9 months out of the year.) At another push of a button, the umbrella folds back into itself and you can easily push it together to fit tightly back into itself.The umbrella comes with not just one, but two covers. The smaller blue cover keeps the umbrella in a tight and neatly wrapped package. However, I love the black outside cover the umbrella originally came in. This is very convenient for when your walking into a store, from outside, and need to temporarily store the umbrella somewhere until you go back outside again. The black cover is large enough to fit the umbrella while it’s still dripping wet without trying to wrangle it into the smaller cover. The larger cover seems pretty durable. All in all I am very happy with this purchase. I’m typically not one to buy umbrella’s over $10 but this was a great value for the money. I can see this umbrella lasting a very long time and would highly recommend to anyone needing one! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good looking and strong *by on Reviewed in the United States July 17, 2026* A really well-made umbrella. A pleaseure to use. And strong. It is heavy compared to some "packable" umbrellas, but worth carrying for its quality. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classy and covers everything you would need it to! *by on Reviewed in the United States November 15, 2019* This is absolutely the best umbrella that I have ever owned! Granted, I am the type of person who avoids buying anything that I feel to be unnecessary, which means that I haven’t bought a new umbrella for years because I didn’t mind getting a little wet to save some money. However, after moving to Wisconsin (which is much wetter than I was expecting) and starting a new job that required more traveling (particularly when it was wet), I realized that I needed to bite the bullet and get myself a true *adult* umbrella. After looking through the options available, I decided that I would go with this Balios umbrella because it had decent reviews, looked nice, was a good price, and I was intrigued about how you could close an umbrella with a button (I’ve only gotten previous umbrellas from convenience stores so they were pretty cheap). And, I have to say, I am so happy with my decision!The design of the umbrella is sleek and classic. There were a lot of color options offered for canopy, but I chose black because I’ve kept my east coast wardrobe of all black everything. I have no complaints as it contrasts well with the handle. It is also a good size, which I attempted to show in comparison to my 120-pound dog, but he wasn't having it.And, while looking nice is important, being able to open and close the umbrella at the push of a bottom is my absolute favorite part! I often have to carry multiple bags with me when I travel and commute to/from work. It is so easy to handle everything now, and, unlike my past experiences umbrellas, I don’t have to try to balance or juggle everything while using both of my hands to try to get the canopy to close.The only issue I had with my umbrella was that it sometimes took a couple of pushes of the bottom to close the canopy when I first got it. However, that issue went away after a couple uses so I think it just needed to (figuratively) stretch its legs a bit.Overall, this is a great umbrella and I highly recommend it. As long as I have this, I'll never get caught in the rain again, and I may just have to order another one for my husband so he doesn’t try to take it for himself! ## Frequently Bought Together - Balios (Designed in UK) Travel Umbrella Luxurious Golden Hardwood Handle Auto Open & Close Windproof Frame Single Canopy Automatic Folding Umbrella Men's & Ladies - Totes Eco Auto Open Umbrella Classic Wooden J Stick Handle with Easy Grip - Windproof, Rainproof and Durable Canopy Design – Versatile Travel, Perfect for Rainy Days - Balios (Designed in UK) Umbrella Handmade Real Wood Handle-Dark Navy with Sophisticated Constellation Interior Pattern-Windproof Fiberglass Auto Open Close Folding-300T Finest Fabric --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/151206859-balios-folding-umbrella-lux-hardwood-handle-auto-open-close-patented](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/151206859-balios-folding-umbrella-lux-hardwood-handle-auto-open-close-patented) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-08-16*