
The ideal "ease of folding" was born from an "invisible resonance" between the fabric and the ribs.
We wanted to use technology to solve the "clunkiness" of the moment you close it.
Those few seconds spent smoothing out wet fabric after using a folding umbrella—the more you're in a hurry, the longer they seem to last, compounded by the unpleasantness of getting your fingertips wet. My non-negotiable requirement was that it should be smart not only when shielding you from the elements, but also when being closed.
To tackle the difficult challenge of "ease of folding" that existing products couldn't solve, we decided to rethink the very fiber structure of the fabric itself.
"Instant Pleats" and auto-open/close: The story behind the "bespoke design" you never knew about.
The most obsessive—and definitive—aspect of this development is the "synergy between fabric and ribs." The combination of shape-memory "Instant Pleats" and the auto-open/close "VERYKAL" was, in fact, an ideal marriage unlike any other.
We wondered if we could utilize the spring force used when an auto-open/close umbrella retracts as the energy to fold the pleats.
In truth, while this model may look like the same ribs as a standard VERYKAL at first glance, the internals are completely different. We adopted a "bespoke" frame with spring tension finely adjusted to match the rebound force of the Instant Pleat fabric.
If the spring is too weak, the fabric won't align; if it's too strong, the umbrella becomes heavy to stow. This power balance, adjusted to the 0.1-millimeter level, creates that satisfying sensation where the umbrella seems to fold itself the moment you close it.
Proven by numbers: Overwhelming protective performance and structural retention.
Naturally, we have also maximized the specs as a parasol. Our "Triple Block" structure, which combines a 30-denier thin fabric with a laminated backing, provides 100% light-blocking and UV-cut rates, while also blocking 99.9% of near-infrared rays, the source of heat.
Furthermore, we refuse to discuss "ease of folding" based on subjective feelings alone. We conducted the industry's first pleat retention test applying JIS standards, obtaining evidence of a 100% retention rate even after 500 open-close cycles.
Packed into the lightweight 210g body, which utilizes carbon fiber also found in aircraft, is our sincerity and technical logic.
Even the act of closing your umbrella becomes part of your style.
What we aimed for with this umbrella was not just perfection as a tool. Closing it swiftly in public and stowing it in your bag in an instant—we believe that such a refined, efficient movement brings ease and confidence to the user's daily life.
It doesn't just protect you from the sun and rain; it elevates your poise. This "VERYKAL HEATBLOCK Instant Pleats" will surely update your everyday life to be smarter and more free.
※This is intended to reduce the need for manual adjustment by hand.