Original Duckhead (eco-friendly umbrellas)

Original Duckhead is a quality brand of umbrellas, which you can find in some shops, or buy online. Unlike most cheap umbrellas that blow inside out and then get trashed, these are designed to last and made from eco-friendly materials. Trusted by half a million people worldwide.

Over 1 billion umbrellas get discarded each year. This is an industry, where something has to change. 

Made ethically by a small family factory in China, these are made with recylcled plastic fabric (a far better way to use up plastic than for clothing, which just leaches microplastics when laundered). Each one contains plastic from 9 recycled bottles, and is sent in a biodegradable poly-bag.

How to care for your Duckhead umbrella

Leave it to dry whilst fully open, to let fabric breathe and prevent rusting of metal parts. Store in the protective sleep away from sun, to prevent fading. Clean now and then with a clean cloth and warm water (avoid detergents or bristle brushes).

They also feature waterproof coatings free from PFAS (forever chemicals) and sustainable beechwood handles. From big umbrellas to foldaway versions.