Which UV umbrella to choose for a professional restaurant?

When the weather is fine, restaurants, hotels and bars open their parasols. Whether on the beach, on a terrace, at the edge of a swimming pool or in the garden, the parasol allows you to stay cool in the shade of the sun.

To ensure that your customers have a pleasant time in your establishment, consider equipping yourself with parasols that protect against UV rays.

Why is UV dangerous?

UV rays are ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun that are not filtered by the atmosphere.

Exposure to the sun’s rays poses several health risks.

• UV rays are dangerous for the skin and cause :
  • Sunburn
  • Premature ageing of the skin
  • Sun allergy
  • Skin cancer
• UV rays are also dangerous for the eyes:
  • Ophthalmia, which is characterised by sunburn in the eye
  • Cataract
  • Degeneration of the retina.

In order to preserve your health, the health of your employees and the health of your customers, you will need to promote shade in your establishment. A shaded area provides coolness and protection from the sun. Therefore, when the sun is at its peak, it is necessary to have parasols on your terraces or gardens.

Does a parasol protect against UV?

Every year, when the weather is nice, restaurants, hotels and bars bring out umbrellas on their terraces to protect customers from the sun. But the real question is: do parasols protect against UV?

One might think that no matter what kind of parasol you use, you are at least somewhat protected from the UV rays emitted by the sun. However, some parasols will be more protective than others. This different level of UV protection depends on the fabric of the parasol. What are the best UV protection fabrics for a parasol?

Which fabric protects against UV?

There are several types of fabrics with exceptional UV resistance:

• Sunbrella solution-dyed acrylic fabric: a fabric made of solution-dyed yarns that gives exceptional resistance to UV (UPF – Ultraviolet Protection Factor – 50+) and to a chlorinated and salty environment.

On Barazzi.com, you can find a wide range of parasols that have the possibility of having this fabric such as the FLEXY range (FLEXY freestandind dual post shade system, FLEXY ZEN freestanding aluminuim retractable and reclining awnin, FLEXY LARGE large freestanding modular shade system, etc.).

• Mass-dyed acrylic fabric: a fabric with mass-dyed threads. This gives the fabric exceptional resistance to UV rays (UPF 50+) but also to aggressive atmospheric conditions and bad weather.

Barazzi offers a wide range of sunshades with the possibility of choosing this fabric such as the ISCHIA range (ISCHIA 280 square cantilever parasol, ISCHIA D320 hexagonal deported parasol, ISCHIA D340 octagonal deported parasol, etc.).

• Airfim fabric: a totally waterproof fabric with a polyester coating that ensures total protection against rain thanks to its special seams. It is also ultra UV resistant (UPF 80).

You can find DOPPIO parasol , QUADRUPLO parasol, FLEXY parasol on the Barazzi website.

What UV index for a parasol?

When choosing your UV umbrella, you should ensure that the fabric used is EN 12758-2 certified and has a UPF rating for maximum protection against the sun’s rays.

What are the UV indices for sunshades?

There are three common UV protection ratings:

• 20 UPF, the UV protection is very low
• 30 UPF which is the minimum index
• 50+ UPF which represents high UV protection
• 80 UPF which is very high protection. This is the best possible UV protection.

At Barazzi, our sunshades filter out UV rays to the maximum, and we offer almost exclusively canvas with a minimum protection of 50+ UPF. Depending on the fabric you choose, you can have high or very high UV protection.

Buy a sunshade that protects against UV rays

Barazzi.com offers terrace furniture and terrace equipment for cafés, hotels and restaurants. You can find a wide range of parasols with UV protection.

In the category Professional umbrellas of our website, you will find a wide selection of umbrellas, be it large professional umbrellas, umbrellas with a central stand, umbrellas with an offset stand, wall umbrellas or even double umbrellas.

Anti-UV sunshade for terrace

Are you looking for a classic square parasol? Then the SINGOLO parasol is for you.

This parasol with side pole in aluminium and stainless steel with reinforcements all over its structure is suitable for furnishing for chr. It is also equipped with a crank system that makes it easy to use.

With its solution-dyed acrylic fabric, it has exceptional UV resistance with a UV protection factor of 50+. This parasol will provide good protection against the sun’s rays. With its wide range of colours – colours that do not fade over time – you are bound to find one that fits perfectly with your outdoor decoration. This professional parasol will protect your customers from UV rays and will fit perfectly on your terrace.

Umbrella with UV-resistant tilting panel

Would you rather have a parasol with a tilting panel that provides UV protection? Choose the FLEXY ZEN parasol.

With a revolutionary system that allows modules of different sizes to be combined, it can cover very large areas thanks to its aluminium structure. Choose Airfim fabric or Sunbrella acrylic fabric and you will get a great parasol with great UV protection.

Double UV sunshade with offset stand

Are you more tempted by a double parasol with an offset stand? The DOPPIO is for you!

With only one eccentric leg connecting its two canvases, it will not clutter your space, making it functional and suitable for outdoor living.

For this sunshade you can choose between Sunbrella acrylic fabric and Airfim fabric, which provides high UV protection.

It will match perfectly with your outdoor decoration whether it is for a terrace, by the pool or for the beach.

If you are looking for a model that will fit in perfectly with the atmosphere of your establishment, don’t hesitate to consult our catalogue of professional patio umbrellas, available on our website Barazzi.com. You’re sure to find the perfect one!