Defense against being seen: 3M reflective materials turn rainy night roads into safety zones

On a rainy night, water droplets obscure visibility and streetlights reflect off the road surface. From a driver's perspective, pedestrians carrying umbrellas blend into the scenery more than we might imagine, making them harder to see.

This lack of visibility is a major factor in the sudden increase in accidents at night during rainy weather. We teamed up with 3M, a global materials manufacturer, to solve this serious problem with technology. This is a material that asserts its presence as if it were luminous. VERYKAL 3M Reflective Material It's a series.

Capturing light as a "surface" rather than a "point"

Conventional reflective umbrellas have mainly been designed with a thin tape attached to the edge of the umbrella, but in the dark, small reflective dots or lines alone are sometimes not enough for drivers to instantly and accurately recognize the presence of pedestrians.

What we sought was overwhelming visibility that would allow drivers to intuitively sense that someone was there, regardless of the angle from which light was hitting them. The answer was a design that captures light across the entire surface of the fabric.

  • The power of retroreflection: High-quality 3M retroreflective material is printed in a geometric pattern across the entire fabric. This special technology reflects light directly back towards the source (such as a car headlight), making the entire umbrella act as a giant reflector.

  • The duality of day and night: during the day, the graphic appears as a calm gray, but it really shines at night or in dark places. A sophisticated "way of wearing safety" perfect for those who appreciate functional beauty.

An excellent balance of specs and lightness

Applying reflective material to the entire fabric tends to make it heavy, lose flexibility, and become stiff, but the identity of the VERYKAL series is its "lightness."

We have adopted a special fabric woven with a high density of 30 denier ultra-fine thread, which is even thinner than that of a regular umbrella. This allows us to add value with a reflective print, while still maintaining a firm tension and lightness that makes it easy to carry every day.

Furthermore, it comes standard with "Easy-Dry processing" that provides strong, long-lasting water repellency, and an "automatic opening and closing function" that can be operated smartly with one hand. Safety performance does not sacrifice the comfort of everyday use as an umbrella.

Three frames to choose from to suit your lifestyle

We offer three models to suit different applications, ensuring safety on nighttime roads for everyone.

  1. VERYKAL (standard): Lightweight at approximately 180g. A minimum safety item that you'll want to carry in your bag every day.

  2. VERYKAL LARGE: Diameter 107cm. This wide bag is perfect for carrying a lot of luggage, and completely covers your upper body.

  3. VERYKAL 8: An eight-rib structure that can withstand strong winds. For those who want unwavering peace of mind even on bad weather and at night.

Being able to "see" yourself and your loved ones on a rainy night is one of the most effective ways to prevent traffic accidents that you can control.

Technology and design combined VERYKAL 3M Reflective Material This one light will brighten your dark way home and bring you peace of mind.


アンベル株式会社 CEO

執筆者:辻野義宏

30年以上に渡って傘の開発および研究を続けている。革新的な機能を追求し続ける日本の傘ブランド「AMVEL (アンベル) 」では、時代によって変化するベストを追求し、最先端の技術を駆使した傘をお届けしています。