ANATOLE
Compact Solid Umbrella
This is a compact manual umbrella from French brand Anatole, designed for portable rain protection. It features a canopy made from recycled bottles, a fibreglass frame with carbon reinforcements, and a varnished genuine wood handle. When open, it measures 33 inches in diameter; when closed, it is 7 inches long and weighs 7.8 ounces, and it includes a matching case and built-in ribbon strap.
- Material
- Recycled polyester fabric, fiberglass frame, genuine wood handle
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Size
Specifications
Compact solid umbrella with recycled fabric, fiberglass frame, and genuine wood handle.
Recycled polyester fabric, fiberglass frame with carbon reinforcements, manual operation, includes matching case and ribbon strap.
- Material
- Recycled polyester fabric, fiberglass frame, genuine wood handle
- Secondary
- wood
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- Anatole, a French brand at Simons
- Fabric made from recycled bottles
- Fibreglass frame with carbon reinforcements
- Varnished genuine wood handle
- Manual mechanism
- Matching case included
- Small built-in ribbon strap
- Diameter when open: 33" (84 cm)
- Length when closed: 7" (17.5 cm)
- Weight: 7.8 oz. (220 g)
Product Insights
The ANATOLE Compact Solid Umbrella is a manual umbrella that lasts over 5,000 cycles—five times longer than automatics—trading one-handed convenience for lighter weight and durability. Its varnished wood handle feels warmer in cold rain than metal or plastic, and the 100% recycled polyester canopy saves 60% energy and 65% CO2 while diverting 4-12 bottles, matching virgin polyester performance. Weighing 7.8 oz and folding to 7 inches, it opens to a 33-inch canopy, and Anatole positions itself as the pioneer of wooden-handled compact umbrellas with a repairable design and easy slide-ring-to-open, button-and-tap-to-close operation.
Verified claims
- Design trade-off
- Manual mechanism sacrifices one-handed open for lighter weight and durability
- Thermal comfort
- Varnished wood handle feels warmer than metal or plastic in cold rain.
- Design signature
- Anatole markets itself as pioneer of wooden-handled compact umbrellas.
- Material
- 100% recycled polyester, GRS-certified and used across Anatole's compact umbrella line.
- Environmental savings
- The recycled polyester canopy uses up to 60% less energy and emits roughly 65% less CO2 than virgin polyester, and a canopy this size diverts the equivalent of 4–12 single-use plastic bottles.
- Fabric performance
- rPET fabric matches virgin polyester in tensile strength, tear resistance, and UV stability.
- Weight
- Weighs 7.8 oz, folds to 7, opens to 33 canopy, outperforming competitors.
- Mechanism
- Manual mechanism: 5,000+ cycle lifespan, easy one-hand close, no heavy spring.
- Brand heritage
- Anatole positions itself as the first brand exclusively focused on micro umbrellas, with signature varnished wood handles that can be re-varnished.
- Operation
- Slide ring to open, press button and tap handle to close.
- Recycled content certification
- The recycled polyester canopy carries third-party certification from INTERTEK and the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), verifying the recycled content and environmental/social criteria.
- Rust resistance
- The fiberglass and carbon composite rib assembly is immune to rust and corrosion, unlike metal-ribbed umbrellas.
- Wind recovery
- The fiberglass ribs flex and return to their original shape in gusts, preventing the kinks and canopy distortion that metal ribs can develop.
- Frame construction
- The seven-rib frame combines flexible fiberglass with carbon fiber reinforcement and a five-section aluminum and titanium shaft.
- Closing effort
- Closing a fully automatic umbrella can require up to 5 kilograms of force to compress the spring; this manual model only needs releasing the rib catch and tapping the handle.
- Handle moisture protection
- The varnish layer on the wood handle repels moisture, so the handle won't absorb rain and swell or crack over repeated use.
- Reported opening/build issue
- One reviewer found the telescopic shaft seemed fragile and the umbrella difficult to open.
Product record
- Title
- Compact Solid Umbrella
- Brand
- ANATOLE
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A compact open umbrella photographed at an oblique angle showing the canopy, shaft, wooden handle, and wrist strap.
- Canopy shape and orientationOpen umbrella canopy shown at a tilted oblique angle with a gently curved outer edge and visible panel seams converging near the top cap.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.96 · h 0.66 (high) - Canopy materialSmooth, tightly woven fabric canopy with a matte finish and subtle highlight gradation from studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.96 · h 0.66 (high) - Top cap detailSmall circular top cap visible near the canopy apex, lighter in color than the canopy.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.28 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (medium) - Shaft finishShort exposed telescoping shaft with a metallic, dark bronze finish connecting the canopy to the handle.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Handle constructionRounded cylindrical wooden handle with a flat radial face where the wrist strap attaches.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Wrist strapShort fabric wrist strap with alternating narrow dark and light stripes attached to the handle.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.74 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (high) - Canopy edge tipsSmall pointed end tips visible at the outer canopy corners where the ribs terminate.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.94 · y 0.62 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a pale neutral background with even lighting and a soft cast shadow beneath the umbrella.
- Background and surfaceUniform pale light gray background and flat surface that meet with no visible seams or props.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath and slightly to the right of the handle and lower canopy, indicating overhead studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.75 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Shot compositionProduct fills the lower two thirds of the frame, photographed at an angle that shows the exterior canopy, shaft, and handle in three quarter view.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, evenly lit image with clear focus and minimal noise.
Colors
matte black· canopy#151515dark bronze· shaft#323232light wood tan· handle#B4B4B4black and white stripe· wrist strap#C4C4C4- Canopy shape and orientationOpen umbrella canopy shown at a tilted oblique angle with a gently curved outer edge and visible panel seams converging near the top cap.
- 02
Product
A folded compact umbrella inside a black fabric sleeve with a visible white brand tag, a light wood cylindrical handle peeking out at one end, and a black-and-white striped wrist strap looped beside it.
- Folded umbrella sleeveRectangular black fabric sleeve covering the folded umbrella, with visible stitched seams along the length and a horizontal seam near the handle end.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (high) - Brand tagSmall white fabric tag sewn into the sleeve seam showing bold black text.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.21 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Brand tag text“ANATOLE”
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.21 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Handle materialCylindrical light wood handle visible at one end, smooth finish and rounded exposed end.
1 region
x 0.75 · y 0.69 · w 0.18 · h 0.17 (high) - Wrist strapFlat fabric wrist strap with narrow horizontal black and white stripes forming a loop positioned beside the handle.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.76 · w 0.58 · h 0.17 (high)
Other
Studio shot on a pale gray background with soft shadow; product shown at a slight diagonal, cropped with full product mostly visible.
- Background and lightingEven pale gray background with soft diffuse lighting and a faint cast shadow beneath the umbrella toward the lower left.
- Shot compositionTop-down diagonal composition with the umbrella running from upper left to lower right; slight perspective foreshortening on the handle.
Colors
black· sleeve#151513light wood· handle#CAAB8Cblack and white striped· wrist strap#C4C4C4white· brand tag#EDEDED- Folded umbrella sleeveRectangular black fabric sleeve covering the folded umbrella, with visible stitched seams along the length and a horizontal seam near the handle end.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- ANATOLE
Black folding compact umbrella – JANE
Variants
2 SKUsDocuments & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Fragile
La tige télescopique semble fragile et le parapluie s’ouvre difficilement