We believe in buying less often, buying better quality, buying what you love, and then keeping, caring and repairing.
Our parasols are amoungst the strongest and most durable wooden parasols available globally. They have been tried and tested in climates around the world and whether hot and humid or cold and damp, they are designed for year-round outdoor living. Our frames are resistant to warping, splitting, rot, mould and mildew, and our confidence is backed by a 3-year guarantee.
Wind? No bother. Tried and tested in a wind tunnel up to 90kmh, these parasols can shoot the breeze all day long.
Bamboo
I used to be a snob about bamboo. But I’ve come to have so much respect for this beautiful wood. It is the fastest growing plant on earth, able to grow nearly 1m per day, making it extremely sustainable choice. It absorbs five times more greenhouse gases than an equivalent volume of trees, and has a tensile strength similar to steel. How could we ignore such an incredible material?
Whilst teak would have historically been our top choice for making a premium parasol, I soon learnt that many teak forests have been severely depleted, meaning global availability is now low. Teak is a controlled timber and in an attempt to protect remaining forests, since 2021, teak from Myanmar is prohibited from entering the EU. This cemented our decision to work with bamboo even further, and spurred us on to show people that well designed and well made bamboo products can be superior to traditional hardwoods.
All about the shade, not the fade
Our luxury parasols are made from the highest quality fabrics, sourced from Europe and across the world.
We could work with cheaper fabrics, but no one wants to spend excessive time thinking about the upkeep of furniture kept in the garden. It should look great, and stay looking great, without too much intervention.
You can enjoy your parasol with the peace of mind that all of the fabrics we use (whether house styles or designer collaborations) were created for outdoor use. They are all water, mould and fade resistant.
Durable by design
All of our designs feature a storm vent to allow gusts to pass through easily, plus reinforced corners, to minimise chances of the fabric tearing.
The canopies are easy to remove either for cleaning, storing, or changing designs.
If you like to change up the look of your garden every now and then, you can buy just a replacement canopy, rather than buying a full new parasol frame.
Made to order in 2-4 weeks
Making our canopies in Cornwall means we’re able to fulfil bespoke orders super fast. Whilst we do sometimes hold a small number of
canopies in stock, making to order helps us to minimise the waste of unsold stock, knowing that everything we make has a home to go to.
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Heritage & skills
Whilst we may be a newer business, we have sought out and work with makers who have decades of experience manufacturing high quality parasols. They have been fundamental in not only making our products, but shaping our designs, with their experience and know-how. First and foremost we knew what we wanted our parasols to look like. Our makers brought our attention to everything that could go wrong with their functionality. We worked together to make a finished product that delivers on both form and function.
Where we're at so far
Being a truly circular or sustainable business is a journey, and as we started Plia Parasols, we tried to set off on the right foot.
Firstly, we've designed our product to be long lasting and totally repairable, with spare parts available for 100% of the parasol. Because buying less often is the number one thing we can do to lighten our load on the environment.
Even as tastes change, your parasol can be updated, rather than replaced.
Secondly, we're focused on minimising waste at every step of production and aim to work with partners who also demonstrate care and consideration for the environment.
We're driven to create a better product, both in style, and sustainability. We'll continue making improvements, year on year. To keep abreast of our changes and everything new, please sign up to our newsletter below.
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