Parasols: From "UV Protection" to "Essential for Heatstroke Prevention" - Hands' Recommended Parasols for 2026

Hands Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) has been featuring parasols in its stores and online since early March. Due to the intense summers in recent years, parasols have gained increasing attention not just for UV protection, but as essential items for heatstroke prevention. This year, in addition to traditional features like lightness and compactness, items that pursue portability and ease of use have further evolved. We offer a rich lineup of recommended products, including those for daily use, items incorporating a disaster preparedness perspective, and parasols with a focus on design.

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■ Hands-exclusive parasols that accompany you in daily life and "what if" scenarios

moz x Hands First-Class Light-Blocking Folding Parasol 55cm Each 3,480 yen

An original design exclusive to Hands from the Nordic lifestyle brand moz. Despite its large size, it is lightweight and easy to carry, and is a convenient all-weather type that can be used on both rainy and sunny days.

hands+ Umbrella that can handle rain, wind, and sunshine, all weather conditions 55cm Each 6,480 yen

A folding umbrella using Toray Co., Ltd.'s Summer Shield L2. With water pressure resistance of over 20,000mm, 100% light blocking, and 100% UV cut rate, it handles rain, wind, and sunshine. It adopts a wind-resistant structure that is difficult to break even when caught by the wind.

■ Parasols with excellent portability, evolved in lightness and ease of use

【New Product】Wpc. IZA Large & Hook Each 4,730 yen

A lightweight, large-sized folding umbrella with a handle integrated with a carabiner. While covering the sun firmly with its large 60cm size, it is lightweight at approximately 265g. It can be attached to bag handles or strollers with a single touch, making it convenient even when your hands are full.

【New Product】Wpc. Light-Blocking Minima Each 4,620 yen

An ultra-compact all-weather umbrella that shrinks to approximately 11.5cm in total length when stored. It fits neatly into small bags or pockets, making it convenient to carry.

【New Product】estaa Magical Tech Protection Tough Wrib Plain 55 Each 5,500 yen

An all-weather umbrella that pursues lightness. Durability has been improved by making the carbon ribs a double structure and increasing the number of ribs from 5 to 6. While maintaining lightness, it achieves a balance with excellent wind resistance.

【New Product】estaa kowaza Light Carbon 50 Mini Border Each 6,600 yen

From the kowaza series, which can be easily folded with the "Kando Folding Guide" that adopts shape-retaining technology, a new model has appeared that is even thinner and lighter, with a main body weight of approximately 173g. A special sheet of PET resin material attached to the back acts as a guide, allowing the fabric to be rolled up in an instant.

■ Design parasols that make you "want to carry" them, chosen to suit your style

【New Product】Wpc. Light-Blocking Water Paint Mini Each 3,740 yen

A parasol with an attractive pattern that looks like it was painted with watercolors. The calm colors create a mature atmosphere, and the gold logo silk print and gold synthetic leather handle add an elegant shine.

【New Product】Wpc. IZA The Gentle One Each 5,280 yen

Comes with a leather (synthetic leather) sacoche that can hold smartphones and small items. Small items can be neatly organized with pockets and dividers, allowing you to carry your parasol and small items all in one. Convenient for daily outings and travel.

hands+ Umbrella that can be carried without folding Each 5,980 yen

An all-weather umbrella with a two-stage folding structure that combines convenience and toughness, developed in response to concerns about "the hassle of folding" and "durability." It can be held without spreading even in the state of a long umbrella, eliminating stress during frequent opening and closing. It uses "Magical Tech Protection," a unique fabric with excellent light blocking, heat shielding, and water repellency, and flexible carbon ribs.

*All prices include tax. Product details and prices are as of the time of publication.

*Product availability may vary by store.