Shade when you need it, shade where you want it
Parashade cantilever umbrellas; invented, perfected, and manufactured in Cape Town
Shop umbrellasParashade Patio Umbrellas
Patio, pool, garden and café umbrellas for homes, restaurants, lodges and hotels.
Parashades open and close with an easy swing, tilt weightlessly, and are easy to move to where shade is needed, or as the sun moves throughout the day.
With powder coated aluminium frames for protection and stainless steel mechanics for reliability, Parashades combine durability and functionality with elegant minimalism, while specially designed Cedarbrook umbrella fabrics ensure UPF 50+ sun protection.
Parashades were invented and are manufactured to exacting standards in Cape Town, and we back this up with a five-year manufacturer’s guarantee.
Delivered to all major centres in South Africa free of charge
Gust-Busta Arms
Patented arms bust in the gusts and protect the umbrella from wind damage.
Cedarbrook Fabric
Cedarbrook Polycanvas and Proof fabrics, designed for high quality patio umbrellas.
UPF 50+ Protection
Maximum sun protection while using your patio, pool, garden, lounger or restaurant.
Easy Tilt Canopy
Pull back the handle and tilt and your canopy self-locates in its pre-set positions.
Radial Opening
Swing one arm and the other follows automatically. Shade in seconds.
Mobile Wheeled Base
Castors roll easily on most surfaces, and are lockable when needed.
Our Umbrellas
Three models, 2.1 Square, 3.0 Hex Static canopy and 3.0 Hex Tilting canopy – in 20 canopy colours.
Delivered to all major centres in South Africa free of charge
Can’t decide? Design your own Parashade — select from:
Design your Parashade
New Silver
Beige
Charcoal
Ecru Polycanvas
Ecru Acrylic Canvas
Ice Grey Proof
Beige Proof
Charcoal Proof
Concrete
Powder Coated
Standard (GMS)
Stainless Steel
Parashades open, move, and tilt effortlessly.
Shade where you want it, Shade when you need it.
Our Patented Mechanisms
Developed for and tested in Cape Town weather:
What Owners Say
41 verified Google reviews. Every one of them five stars.
“We’re extremely happy with our umbrella. It still works perfectly after many years. The cover disintegrated we’ve had it for so long, but the umbrella and its clever opening mechanism is still functioning well. Awesome service. You really are a great company.”
Still working perfectly after many years
“The best umbrella we have ever owned. Not only is it beautiful, it works and you won’t even know the wind is blowing. Best umbrellas, would highly recommend and will buy again and again. Great service as well.”
You won’t even know the wind is blowing
“Great customer experience, from visiting the site, shown the products, online interaction, online ordering to delivery of an incredible umbrella, all within 2 weeks. Superior design and easy to operate. Will definitely recommend.”
Ordered online, delivered within two weeks
“Best sunshade umbrella ever! A great design and top quality.”
“This is for 100% the best and most stable sun umbrella.”
“An extremely well engineered parasol. The best I’ve ever come across.”
“I am still very satisfied with the purchase of two Parashades. It is excellent quality.”
“Absolutely love our umbrella. We have the Hexagonal Parashade Tilting Umbrella.”
“We’ve bought our Parashade in 2020 and we are still extremely happy with it!”
“I bought an umbrella a year ago and it was the best decision.”
“We have had great service from Shade Forever, with a demo at delivery.”
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Parashade Video
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