Japan Amvel VERYKAL 8 Anti-Rebound Automatic Umbrella | 230g Ultra-Lightweight · 103cm Large Canopy · 8-Rib Carbon Fiber Frame · Anti-Rebound Safe Storage · Easy-Dry Super Water Repellent · Wind Resistant 14m/s

Before you leave home, do you still ponder whether to bring an umbrella?
You often feel too lazy to carry your regular umbrella, which means you have to buy one on the spot when it rains. Besides providing shelter from the rain, these impromptu umbrellas sometimes lack sun protection, and a strong gust of wind can even invert the frame before you're blown away...
Every umbrella you buy always has one or two unsatisfactory aspects: it's not light enough, lacks sun protection, has too small a canopy, or isn't sturdy enough...

Instead of settling for an ordinary umbrella, why not have one that is lightweight, sun-protective, quick-drying, and wind-resistant, all in one?
VERYKAL 8｜The ultra-evolved lightweight automatic umbrella was born!

❝ VERYKAL 8 not only has 8 ribs, but also represents 8 key design features ❞

1. Anti-rebound safety design

When closing an automatic umbrella, if it can't be closed in one go or if you release it midway, the shaft can spring out instantly, potentially causing injury...
To solve this common problem with most automatic umbrellas, and without hesitation of increasing the umbrella's weight, VERYKAL 8 was designed with an "anti-rebound" feature!
The umbrella can be closed in stages, preventing it from springing back or recoiling, making it safe and convenient. Even children and elderly individuals with less strength can use it with peace of mind.

Anti-rebound demonstration video

2. 230g Ultra-Lightweight, the Lightest 8-Rib Automatic Umbrella

The lightest 8-rib automatic umbrella on the market

Due to their convenient construction, typical automatic folding umbrellas weigh approximately 310-400g. For those living in rainy climates, carrying an umbrella daily becomes routine, yet the umbrella's weight often turns into a burden...
The VERYKAL 8｜Ultra-Evolved Lightweight Automatic Umbrella has successfully reduced its weight by 26% - 43%, weighing only 230g! It's even lighter than an iPhone Pro!

15 Denier super-thin, tear-resistant canopy

To reduce weight, the canopy is made from 15 denier fabric, similar in thickness to stockings. Utilizing parachute fabric technology, this lightweight material is woven from ultra-fine threads, resulting in a very delicate, yet resilient texture that is also convenient for folding the umbrella. No matter how you fold it, it won't get messy!

Before using VERYKAL8, folding an umbrella was a hassle, never quite getting it right... Now, it's always neat with a casual fold!

Improved, lighter umbrella shaft

The springs in traditional automatic umbrellas typically have a certain thickness. After refinement by Amvel, the shaft has become significantly lighter. While the VERYKAL8, designed for lightness, uses eight ribs which usually adds weight, the team overcame technical challenges to create a "strong yet lightweight automatic umbrella"!
The umbrella shaft is also about 18% smaller than previous automatic umbrellas, making the entire shaft very lightweight and slender when folded!

3. VERYKAL8 Structure greatly upgraded

8 carbon fiber ribs

The frame of VERYKAL 8 has been upgraded from six to eight ribs, making its structure more resistant to strong winds. After testing by a third-party organization, it can withstand strong winds of 14m/s, and it feels more stable when held while walking.

The ribs feature a three-stage bending structure, with the first two sections made of carbon fiber. Due to its lightweight, durable, highly elastic, and high-strength properties, carbon fiber is often used in aerospace vehicles like airplanes, allowing the umbrella ribs to be both light and sturdy.

Deformation-resistant "latch"

VERYKAL 8 has added a reinforced locking design to the umbrella shaft's latch area, which reduces the likelihood of deformation and deterioration after prolonged use.

Impact-resistant premium PC

The plastic parts of the umbrella frame, the handle, and the canopy hub are made of polycarbonate (PC), an industrial plastic material known for its high toughness and impact resistance. It is often referred to as "transparent metal" and is commonly used for luggage shells and medical equipment.

4. A good umbrella must have — Wind resistance

Tested to resist strong winds of 14m/s (approximately Beaufort force 6 - strong breeze), VERYKAL 8 is not only lightweight but also pursues sturdiness. After repeated wind tunnel tests, it can withstand strong winds, and the umbrella frame and canopy remain perfectly intact!

※ During the test, wind speed was gradually increased. Please avoid using the umbrella in strong winds according to actual conditions.

5. Exclusive Super Water-Repellent Canopy Material — EASY-DRY

Easy-Dry is an exclusive product developed by Amvel, featuring a high-performance water-repellent fabric. Through nano-level particle water-repellent agents, it penetrates fine fibers, making it difficult for the water repellency to peel off, allowing for long-lasting use!

While ordinary water-repellent droplets appear semi-circular and still cling to the umbrella surface, Easy-Dry technology gives the canopy high-strength water repellency, causing water droplets to form perfect spheres. When rain hits the canopy, it rolls off naturally like balls, and when closing the umbrella, a slight shake is all it takes to quickly remove rainwater from the surface!

A third-party inspection agency conducted an artificial degradation water repellency test. While general water repellency tests show a score of 80 after just 3 washes, the EASY-DRY material scored 100 before washing and still maintained a high water repellency rating of 90 after more than 20 washes. The waterproofing effect is excellent!

6. Super thoughtful design

Umbrella cover with carabiner

Each umbrella comes with a carabiner hook to prevent losing the umbrella cover. When carrying many items, you can also hang the umbrella on your bag's handle, reducing the burden on your hands! With this, your umbrella cover will no longer be a forgotten item at the bottom of your bag.

Special loop design

The wrist strap is elastic and 25cm longer than typical umbrella straps, making it easy to slip over an adult's wrist. Reflective thread is woven into the strap, glowing faintly in the dark, making it easier to find the umbrella in low light or in a cluttered bag.

Umbrella retrieval loop design

The bottom of the umbrella cover features a convenient loop for pulling out the umbrella, making retrieval from the cover effortless!

Specially widened canopy strap

VERYKAL8 has widened the canopy strap to 2.5mm, making it easier to secure the umbrella fabric.

Silicone washer for enhanced water resistance

Typical umbrellas have a component called an "umbrella cap flower," which is made by sewing the canopy fabric into a circular shape. However, this cap flower has small gaps that are not sufficient to prevent water penetration. We replaced the cap flower with a silicone gasket, which is fixed between the canopy fabric and the umbrella cap, significantly reducing the chance of water seepage.

7. Up to 91% UV protection

Traditional UV umbrellas use silver coating for sun protection, but silver coating reflects ground radiation back onto the face, rendering any sunscreen applied before going out useless...

VERYKAL 8 uses an anti-UV canopy that blocks ultraviolet rays while allowing visible light outside that spectrum to pass through. It doesn't focus or reflect light, making it not only lightweight but also suitable for daily sun protection, with a UV protection rate of up to 91%!

This product provides a certain level of sun protection. For more complete sun protection, please be sure to use it with sunscreen.
The UV protection rate varies with different colors:

Midnight Blue 81.6%

Gamboge Yellow 79.0%

Navy Blue 84.2%

Olive Green 91.8%

Taupe 80.3%

Obsidian Black 91.7%

Cherry Pink 78.8%

Stone Gray 90.9%

Glacier Blue 73.7%

Lavender Purple 69.9%

8. Safety certified for quality assurance

Upholding a commitment to eco-friendly principles, the manufacturing process excludes toxic substances such as PFOA.

Designing environmentally sustainable products is Amvel's original brand philosophy, aiming to extend the benefits of green products through commonly used umbrellas. Some umbrella waterproofing agents in Japan contain fluorochemicals known as "PFOA," which are certified as "Persistent Organic Pollutants" by the EU's Stockholm Convention, causing long-term harm to both humans and the environment.

VERYKAL 8, on the other hand, uses Taiwanese Formosa Fabrics, certified by the EU OEKO-TEX ® textile environmental standard. The manufacturing process and finished product are safe, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly, making it a safe and eco-conscious fabric.

Tested for 500 opening and closing cycles

VERYKAL 8 underwent testing by a third-party inspection agency, performing 500 opening and closing operations at a speed of 6 times per minute. The test checked for smooth operation and confirmed "no abnormalities."

VERYKAL 8 is Amvel's groundbreaking automatic folding umbrella, highlighting three key features: anti-rebound safety structure, 8-rib high stability, and 230g ultra-lightweight. It addresses common automatic umbrella issues like "rebound risk when closing" and "lightweight umbrellas being unstable," making it suitable for seniors, children, and users who prioritize safety.

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✦ Why this umbrella is worth noting?

When closing a typical automatic folding umbrella, if it's not fully retracted or released midway, the shaft can instantly spring out, posing a risk of pinching or injury. VERYKAL 8 specifically addresses this with an anti-rebound structure, and it uses an 8-rib carbon fiber frame to enhance wind resistance. It's a rare automatic umbrella on the market that balances "safety" and "lightness."

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✦ Anti-rebound safety design for safer closing

When traditional automatic umbrellas are not fully closed in one go, the shaft can suddenly spring out. VERYKAL 8 incorporates an anti-rebound structure, allowing the umbrella to be closed in stages, preventing it from snapping back or recoiling. This makes it safe for even children and seniors with less strength to operate with peace of mind.

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✦ 230g Ultra-lightweight, one of the lightest 8-rib automatic umbrellas on the market

Typical 8-rib automatic umbrellas weigh about 310–400g, but VERYKAL 8 has successfully reduced its weight by 26%–43%, weighing only 230g, lighter than a smartphone. It's almost unnoticeable in a handbag or backpack, making it ideal for daily carry.

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✦ 8-rib carbon fiber frame for enhanced wind resistance

VERYKAL 8 has been upgraded from the common 5–6 ribs to an 8-rib design. The frame features a three-stage bending structure, with the first two sections made of carbon fiber (materials often used in aerospace). This makes it lightweight yet more robust. Tested by a third party, it can withstand strong winds of approximately 14m/s, providing more stable handling when used in windy conditions.

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✦ 103cm large canopy for broader coverage

When opened, the canopy diameter reaches 103cm, providing a larger coverage area than typical folding umbrellas. Whether you are tall or need to protect accompanying items, it offers ample coverage.

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✦ Easy-Dry water-repellent treatment for faster drying

The canopy is treated with Amvel's exclusive Easy-Dry water-repellent coating, which uses nano-level technology to make water droplets spherical and roll off quickly. Third-party tests show that it maintains a high water repellency rating of 90 after more than 20 washes, far exceeding the general standard (80 after 3 washes).

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✦ 500-cycle opening and closing durability test

Each VERYKAL 8 has undergone 500 opening and closing cycles at a speed of 6 times per minute by a third-party organization, verifying smooth operation without abnormalities, ensuring long-term stability.

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✦ Thoughtful design details

• Silicone gasket: Replaces traditional stitched umbrella fabric structures, significantly reducing the chance of water seepage.
• Long wrist strap: 25cm longer than standard straps, and woven with reflective thread, making it easy to find in the dark.
• Carabiner umbrella cover: Can be attached to a bag strap to prevent loss of the cover.
• Wider canopy strap: 2.5mm wider design makes it easier to secure the umbrella fabric.

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✦ Safety certified, PFOA-free

VERYKAL 8 uses Taiwanese Formosa Fabrics, certified by OEKO-TEX® for textile environmental standards. The manufacturing process is free from PFOA and other persistent organic pollutants, making it safer for both people and the environment.

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✦ Product Specifications

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✦ Suitable for these individuals

• Families who care for seniors or children and prioritize umbrella closing safety.
• Users who want an 8-rib large canopy but don't want to sacrifice lightness.
• Those who frequently use umbrellas in windy environments and want a more stable umbrella that won't invert easily.
• Everyday users who value good water repellency and quick-drying performance after closing the umbrella.

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✦ Usage Recommendations

• When closing the umbrella, it is recommended to operate it in stages as per official instructions, avoiding releasing it midway.
• After closing, shake off water droplets before placing it in the umbrella cover.
• In typhoons or extreme strong winds, it is still advisable to avoid using the umbrella.
• If the canopy gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth; avoid vigorous scrubbing.

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✦ Q&A

Q: What is the difference between VERYKAL 8 and VERYKAL LARGE? Which one should I choose?

A: Both are Amvel products, but with different design focuses: VERYKAL LARGE (210g, 60cm canopy) prioritizes extreme lightness and compact storage, suitable for daily commuting and users seeking the most portable experience; VERYKAL 8 (this model) (230g, 103cm canopy, 8 ribs) emphasizes anti-rebound safety and higher wind resistance, suitable for families with seniors or children, or users frequently in windy environments. If lightness is your top priority, choose LARGE; if stability and safe storage are your top priorities, choose VERYKAL 8.

Q: Will an 8-rib umbrella be heavier and harder to close than a 6-rib umbrella?

A: No. Although VERYKAL 8 has more ribs, thanks to carbon fiber materials and optimized shaft structure, it weighs only 230g, still about 26%–43% lighter than typical 8-rib automatic umbrellas on the market (310–400g). Additionally, with its anti-rebound design, closing the umbrella is actually safer and smoother than with standard automatic umbrellas.