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• Blocks 99.9% of both UVA and UVB rays
• Received a UFP 50+ rating (highest possible) from four laboratory tests
• Lightweight aluminum and fiberglass materials enable umbrella to weigh less than 6 ounces
• When closed only 6.25 inches
• Double layers of a reflective silver coating plus specially treated fabric
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9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Good umbrellaAug 29, 2007
By Nanner
I bought this umbrella a few months ago. Very light-weight. Kind of flimsy in even slightly windy conditions. However, it does an excellent job in keeping me out of the sun. I live in Southern California and for the past 3 weeks, the weather has been consistently >100 degrees. It looks like a satellite dish and kind of unattractive, but totally functional. I took it to England/Scotland and did very well in the rain, too. I'm buying one for my mother today.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Had to send it backMay 28, 2008
By Trish
Unfortunately the quality of this product was so bad that I had to send it back. It was more like a dollar store item. Had it cost $5, I would have been o.k. with it. The product was incredibly flimsy and was made with the absolute cheapest materials. I thought I might break it opening it up just once. I promptly repacked it and shipped it back to the store. Don't waste your money.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Danger!May 21, 2009
By Hope this is helpful
Buyers beware. This umbrella may hurt you. When I first received this umbrella, I followed the instructions in attempting to open and close the thing, firstly "shaking it" to loosen it up, and then pressing the white release button, (but not holding it), and "pushing the shaft together" (as it instructed, if necessary) to bring it closed. In the previous paragraph of the instructions, I was told that the umbrella was "quite rugged so feel free to use a little muscle if necessary." Well, a little muscle was necessary in my efforts, and somehow, after a bit of labor, the umbrella closed forcefully and pinched my finger between the handle and metal prongs, and loped off the tip. Yes, dear readers, this was not merely a gash, but a very ugly open wound, (as if you sliced the tip of your finger off with a knife). It was so deep that I went to the hospital, but thankfully, there were no stitches.
I read the reviews that this umbrella was flimsy and cheap. And it is. When there is the slightest gust of wind, it will be impossible to keep this umbrella straight above your head, and it will blow you to-and-fro in all directions. The wind will also unlatch the mechanism that keeps the umbrella open, so you will constantly need to stop and press it open. (I shudder to imagine how this baby might perform in a rainstorm). Do yourselves a favor and do not give into your vanity, (like I did), and order the umbrella that seemed the smallest and most attractive, (in spite of the bad reviews). Spend the extra money to buy a real UV umbrella that is made well. And if you happen to give into your vanity, proceed with caution with this one, and protect your precious digits!
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
First one didn't last a daySep 20, 2007
By Candace Drimmer
"a.k.a. Candi Boggs"
I bought one of these for a trip to Europe. Having used a regular parasol for about 20 years, I thought the Cakoon might be better--since it could shrink down to a pocket item (not having to check at museums). The first day I used it, it developed teeny holes in the fabric--and the lightest breeze (not even a wind and I live in Chicago and know from wind), would flip it inside out. Well, I thought, maybe that was then. The second day, was more of the same. The manufacturer 'gave' me a new one--which I will use and see, if it was a one time problem--or systemic. But frankly, the hassle? I'm back to the old parasol.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Great umbrellaSep 26, 2007
By S. Mitchell
"samintx"
I wanted a really strong but compact umbrella to take on a vacation Egypt. I selected this umbrella from the list for price, size and material. It is so small and light. Quite adequate when unfolded yet compact. The material (don't know what you call it) but is that great sun reflective cloth I have for my car windshield.
Shipping was fast, also. I love this silver umbrella and you will too!
In the instructions they say you need to "work" the umbrella to get it loosened up to unfold more easily. I was disappointed until I read these instructions and followed them. After a few "unfoldings" the umbrella worked easily.
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