The Umbrella Shop
The Umbrella Shop is a third generation business located in one of North America's rainiest cities, Vancouver, BC. We have been located in the heart of the downtown business core since 1935. The factory settled into its new home at 1106 West Broadway in 2001, and we recently opened a second retail store at the busy Granville Island.
The shop is exuberantly different from London's famous umbrella shops with their rows of staid black bumbershoots hanging from the ceiling like bats. Racks of floral chintz umbrellas, frilly parasols, men's tie prints, and one-of-a-kind handpainted cottons make the shop a colourful feast for the eyes and promise to brighten any rainy day.
The company's founder, Isadore Flader, began in Toronto in the 1920's collecting umbrellas for repair. Originally, he travelled by foot door-to-door doing the repairs on the front stoops of homes. Later, after his customers got to know him, he was able to take the umbrellas home to fix and return within a few days time. Isadore and Ida's three sons ran the business for many years. Today the business is run by Charles' son Glen and daughter Corry.
The Umbrella Shop employs twelve people between their two stores and factory. All of the sewing and the assembly are done above the Broadway shop using old Singer sewing machines that Isadore purchased in the 1950's. Currently, the factory assembles frames from various parts and cuts and sews covers from bolts of water-repellent nylons, cottons, and various cotton blends. The small factory can produce up to eighty rain umbrellas or twenty patio umbrellas per day.
For more on the history of The Umbrella Shop, click here to read, A Personal Umbrella History written by Corry Flader.
Factory Discount Schedule
Buy two umbrellas and get a 10% discount, three or more and get a 15% discount, buy six or more umbrellas and get a 20% discount. Buy 12 or more umbrellas and get a 30% discount.
Flat Rate Shipping Fees
The Umbrella Shop also offers Flat Rate Shipping fees for all of our online orders. Shipping Fees are as follows: $10 to ship within Canada, $15 to ship to customers in the US, and $35 for customers located outside of North America.
The Umbrella Shop Service & Repairs
Sewing repairs are free. Frame repairs inluding rivets handles ribs shafts etc. are subject to repair charges up to $5. Entire frame replacements cost $10-$15. We do not repair worn out fabric as this determines the end of the umbrella's life. We will only repair an umbrella if its general condition warrants it. Usually, the life of an umbrella is 2 years for folding and 5 years for full length, with regular use. Once an umbrella is mildewed or dirty, it's time for a new one!
Repairs For US Customers
Please use the postal service. Mark the package as 'Goods for Repair - No Resale Value'. Please also include the payment method for repair and return postage charges.
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