Best Commercial Sun Shade Available in 2024
Every summer, the days get longer, brighter, and hotter – but that doesn’t stop Australians from getting together to catch up, enjoy holidays and celebrate Christmas and the New Year! Aussies love discovering new restaurants and cafes, but they won’t stick around if they have to sit in the sun. Having a commercial quality sun shade will not only attract customers to your location, but can also contribute to the vibe you’re trying to create. The following umbrellas have been chosen as the best commercial sun shades available in 2024 thanks to their longevity, style, and ease of operation.
Best all rounder: Sunranger Café Series
The Sunranger Café Series Umbrella is well-established across Australia as one of the toughest working commercial umbrellas in the country. It is a reliable and easy to use umbrella with an aluminium frame which makes it easy to move in and out everyday in compliance with most council policies. The Sunranger Café Series is the best sun shade for cafés and restaurants who need high quality shade that they can count on with UPF50+ sun protection and a variety of different sizes and shapes available to best suit the space!
Best heavy duty commercial umbrella: Italian Piazza
The Italian Piazza style umbrella is a high-quality shade solution custom-made in Australia. The best feature about this range is that you never need to close them; they’re designed to stay open all the time, even in the wind, when other umbrellas should be closed. Italian Piazzas are the best heavy duty commercial umbrellas because they are one of our most popular made-to-order umbrellas, and they have a UPF50+ canopy available in a huge range of custom colours and a selection of sizes and shapes to best harmonise with the installation area. The frame colour is also customisable which makes it the perfect choice for an uncommon colour scheme.
Best luxury umbrella: The Hurricane Premium Parasol
The Hurricane Premium Parasol umbrella range is not only a strong and reliable sun protection umbrella but it is also one of the most aesthetically pleasing umbrellas on the market. With a sleek anodised aluminium pole and modern mirror-finished frame, the Hurricane is suitable for high-end restaurants where an eye for detail is not only appreciated but expected. This umbrella range delivers UPF50+ sun protection and fantastic strength thanks to a strengthened extruded frame.
Best timber umbrella: The Bambrella Bamboo Umbrella
While it’s true that timber umbrellas do require slightly more upkeep than aluminium, they can also reflect a more sophisticated or relaxed mood. This is certainly true for the Bambrella Bamboo range which exudes a fantastic natural energy while looking every part like a piece of high-end décor. It’s not hard to see why we’ve chosen the Bambrella as one of the best sun shades in Australia. Not only are they a high-quality UPF50+ umbrella, but they’re also made with 100% sustainably sourced moso bamboo, which makes them strong and flexible – even stronger than some steel umbrellas!
Best push-up umbrella: Corso 3m Hexagonal
The Sunranger Corso umbrella has a robust aluminium frame and a water-resistant olefin canopy that will persuade customers and protect them from the harsh Australian sun. The Corso is only available in a 3m Hexagonal size which is perfect for up to a table of six, and is wind-resistant up to 30 km/h. The most unique aspect of this umbrella however is that it has a ‘push up’ opening mechanism – no need for ropes or crank handles. You simply grasp and push the handgrip up along the 38mm pole to open it. This makes it a very easy umbrella to use. The 38mm matte anodised aluminium pole is also the right size to be used through practically any table.
The best sun shade to suit a commercial space should have a high level of UV block and a long, reliable lifespan, just like the café and market umbrellas in this list. Here at Shade Australia, we’re specialists in shade and have a variety of commercial options that will suit your needs. The umbrellas featured in this list can also be printed with a lead time of around two weeks for on-the-shelf products. A printed commercial umbrella will help a business, cafe, or restaurant stand out and adds to local brand recognition. Give us a call on 1800 155 233 to discuss the best shade for you and your customers.
