Compact Umbrellas

Colour Changing Compact Umbrella

The first drop hits the canopy and something shifts. What began as a quiet white shell blooms into pigment — a logo, a pattern, an unexpected illustration appearing as if the rain itself were developing a photograph. The sleeve hints at what's coming, a small spoiler tucked into the gesture of handing one over.

Compact and tri-fold with eight panels and a straight handle, it folds down to roughly the size of a paperback and travels well in a tote or glovebox. Screen print accepts up to three PMS-matched colours, applied across multiple panels from a single artwork design. The reactive ink stays dormant until weather intervenes, then resets when dry — a trick the same recipient discovers again on the next commute.

This is a slow-build piece. Lead time runs 14 to 16 weeks, which makes it a campaign decision rather than an impulse, best suited to launches, immersive activations, and tourism or cultural moments where the surprise carries weight. Minimum order of 50. Bulk packed, with sampling available as additional time. The dream is simple: a stranger on a tram notices a colleague's umbrella mid-shower, asks where it came from, and the conversation writes itself.

Features:

  • Dimensions: Open: Dia 975mm x L 555mm (including handle)
    Closed: Dia 50mm x L 290mm (including handle)
  • Packaging: Bulk Packed
  • Colour: Black

Branding Options:

  • Screen Print: Please refer to template (3 colour max)

Prices shown include 1 Colour Print, 1 Position.

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Specifications

PID200477
Min Order50
Production Time16 – 20 weeks
SizeOpen: Dia 975mm x L 555mm (including handle) Closed: Dia 50mm x L 290mm (including handle)
Print SizePlease refer to template (3 colour max) Screen Print: Refer to Template (2 colou
Color
Black
Branding OptionsScreen Print, Personalized Data Print
Target MarketCorp, Gov, Public
PurposeLifestyle

Price List

  • All prices are per unit, and are exclusive of tax.
  • Setup price: US$51.37
QuantityPrice Per Unit
50 pcsUS$27.05
100 pcsUS$21.06
250 pcsUS$17.71
500 pcsUS$14.22
1,000 pcsUS$12.31
2,000 pcsUS$11.47
3,000 pcsUS$10.11
5,000 pcsUS$9.62
10,000 pcsUS$9.41
20,000 pcsUS$8.82
30,000 pcsUS$8.23
50,000 pcsUS$8.05
SetupUS$51.37
Price Per Unit (50 × US$27.05)US$1,352.59
Total CostUS$1,403.96 + Freight + Tax

Samples

Samples are available on request. Please contact us for more information.

1 pcs (unbranded) US$8.86 + US$11.77 freight (Incl. tax)

THE BRAND MANAGER’S TAKE

Why Colour Changing Compact Umbrella works

A pocketable giveaway that stays invisible until the weather turns it into a colour-changing spectacle — making the dreaded rainy day the exact moment your brand gets noticed.

CLEVER WAYS TO USE IT
  • Borrowed from the perfume world's 'reveal' moment (scent that blooms on warm skin): a beauty brand seeds these to editors so the umbrella's pattern erupts in colour the first time it gets caught in rain — the product literally demonstrates a 'reaction to the elements' story before the press release does.
  • Lifting the theatre-curtain reveal: a real-estate developer hands one to buyers at handover, with the dry umbrella blank and a printed line saying 'open this in the rain at your new place'. The colour appearing on the doorstep becomes the move-in keepsake photo.
  • Stealing the science-museum 'hands-on exhibit' mechanic: an education or kids' STEM program uses the colour change as the actual lesson on thermochromic/hydrochromic pigment — the giveaway IS the experiment, not a flyer about one.
  • From the loyalty-card 'surprise tier' playbook in retail: a fashion store mails these for a wet-season campaign so customers don't know which colour they've 'unlocked' until the first downpour — turning a forecast into a reason to post.
Boring until it rains. Then it shows off.
ASKED AND ANSWERED

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order for Colour Changing Compact Umbrella?

The minimum order is 50 units. Volume discounts apply — at 30,000 units the per-unit price drops to $11.21 (70% lower than at the 50-unit mark). Larger quantities mean a lower per-unit price.

Can I brand Colour Changing Compact Umbrella with my company logo?

Yes — Colour Changing Compact Umbrella can be decorated with screen-print or personalized-data-print. Sense2 will send you an artwork proof and a branded sample (sample cost + freight applies, credited back on your order) before production so you can check the logo placement, colour match and finish before we run the full order.

How long does production take?

Standard production time is 14–16 weeks once artwork and payment are approved. Fast-turnaround options may be available for urgent events — contact Sense2 with your deadline and we'll tell you what's possible.

Can I order a sample of Colour Changing Compact Umbrella before placing a full order?

Yes — samples are available. Sample cost plus freight applies, and the cost is credited back to you when you proceed with your order. Branded pre-production samples are also available with a setup fee that's credited back on the full order.

What size is Colour Changing Compact Umbrella and how much branding can it carry?

Product size: Open: Dia 975mm x L 555mm (including handle) Closed: Dia 50mm x L 290mm (including handle). Print area: Please refer to template (3 colour max) Screen Print: Refer to Template (2 colou. If your logo or artwork needs more space, talk to Sense2 — we can often suggest an alternative product with a larger print area.

What colours does Colour Changing Compact Umbrella come in?

Colour Changing Compact Umbrella is stocked in: Black.

What's the best bulk price for Colour Changing Compact Umbrella?

Pricing starts at $36.86 per unit at 50 units and drops to $10.97 at 50,000+ units. Pricing is for branded product — setup fees and artwork approval are separate. Send Sense2 your exact quantity for a tier-matched quote.

Can I pair Colour Changing Compact Umbrella with other branded merchandise?

Yes — Sense2 can build you a coordinated Brand Kit with items that work together. For Colour Changing Compact Umbrella, customers often pair it with branded notebooks, pens, lanyards and tote bags. Tell us the audience and event and we'll curate the kit.

Who is Colour Changing Compact Umbrella best suited to as a corporate gift or giveaway?

Picture this: a city commuter who shoves it in a tote 'just in case' → the surprised double-take on a grey morning when the first drops paint the canopy and a stranger asks where they got it. That's the kind of moment Colour Changing Compact Umbrella is made for. Tell Sense2 who you're trying to reach and we'll confirm it's the right fit — or point you to a sharper one.

What kind of campaign is Colour Changing Compact Umbrella good for?

Think of it this way — "Boring until it rains. Then it shows off". For example: Borrowed from the perfume world's 'reveal' moment (scent that blooms on warm skin): a beauty brand seeds these to editors so the umbrella's pattern erupts in colour the first time it gets caught in rain — the product literally demonstrates a 'reaction to the elements' story before the press release does. It's the right call when you want the gift to feel considered rather than generic, and Sense2 will brand it to match your identity and the moment.

What makes Colour Changing Compact Umbrella a clever choice rather than just another giveaway?

A pocketable giveaway that stays invisible until the weather turns it into a colour-changing spectacle — making the dreaded rainy day the exact moment your brand gets noticed. That's the angle our brand team would pitch — a gift that earns a second look and a place on the desk, not the bin.

Find it. Love it. Keep it.

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