Why has VERYKAL continued to sell for five years?

Why has VERYKAL remained a popular folding umbrella staple for five years since its release in 2019? Behind this lies a clear answer to the dilemma many people have: "Automatic opening and closing umbrellas are convenient, but they're heavy and cumbersome to carry around." As umbrella experts, we unravel the technical secrets that made it so incredibly light, weighing just 164g, and transformed people's daily lives.

The shock of 164g overturns the common belief that automatic umbrellas are heavy

Until we developed VERYKAL, automatic umbrellas were synonymous with "convenient but heavy tools." Conventional models had complex mechanisms, with an average weight of around 284g to 320g, which was a bit of a burden to carry around in a bag every day.

However, VERYKAL has achieved a lightness of just 164g, which is roughly the same weight as a typical smartphone. This "realistic lightness" has created a new sense of security, allowing you to "leave it in your bag without hesitation even on days when you don't know when it will rain." Three innovative approaches to materials and construction are behind this lightness.

First, the ribs that make up the umbrella's structure are made of carbon fiber, the same material used in aircraft and racing cars. This material is about one-quarter the weight of steel, yet possesses incredible strength and flexibility, allowing for a significant weight reduction while improving the umbrella's basic strength.

The next thing we focused on was the fabric, which takes up the majority of the umbrella's surface area. We used a lightweight fabric woven with an extremely fine thread of just 15 denier, the same type used for stocking thread. To compensate for the thinness, we used a "ripstop" structure with reinforcing thread woven in a grid pattern, achieving both lightness and strength.

And finally, we slimmed down the shaft and handle, which are the core of the automatic opening and closing mechanism. Each and every part was reviewed down to the millimeter, optimizing the overall structure. The combination of these three technologies - carbon fiber, 15 denier fabric, and a slim structural design - has resulted in the creation of the world's lightest automatic opening and closing umbrella (according to our own research at the time of its release in 2019).

Beyond lightness, the "satisfying functionality" is the reason why it remains a classic

If VERYKAL had been just a lightweight umbrella, it would never have been loved for so long. What we pursued was not only lightness, but also practicality that would make people feel they could rely on it in any situation in their daily lives.

For example, when your hands are full with luggage or when getting in or out of a car. The smartness of being able to open and close with the push of a button on the steering wheel is so convenient that once you experience it, you'll never want to let it go. While maintaining this convenience, we have also dispelled the image that "light umbrellas are weak in the wind." The unique elasticity of carbon fiber creates a "flex" that can deflect strong winds, and it is tough enough to pass wind resistance tests at wind speeds of 15 m/s.

Furthermore, our proprietary water-repellent coating, " Easy-Dry Processing ," reduces stress after use. Simply shaking the cover lightly causes water droplets to dance off, allowing you to quickly store it in your bag when taking it to the train or going into a store. Tests have confirmed that this water-repellent performance remains at a high level even after 20 washes, allowing you to enjoy its long-lasting water-repellent properties.

The reason why VERYKAL has been chosen for over five years is that it combines what were thought to be contradictory elements: the convenience of automatic opening and closing, lightness that allows for constant portability, and durability that allows for long-lasting use. Free yourself from the stress of carrying a heavy umbrella and experience the freedom of rainy days with this bag.