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Metal ribs or Fiberglass ribs

For stick umbrellas, there are two kinds of frames of long ribs. One is metal “ U “shape ribs or metal round ribs, the other one is fiberglass ribs.

For umbrella sizes between 23” to 25” straight umbrellas, both metal ribs and fiberglass are widely used.

For umbrella size above 25” straight umbrellas(golf umbrella), almost all the long ribs of the frame are fiberglass, except for double “U” shape long ribs.

Regarding the metal” U “shape ribs, ribs size regularly have 5.8φ;6.0φ;6.3φ;7.0φ.

Regarding the metal round shape ribs, ribs size regularly have 1.7φ;1.8φ;2.0φ

Regarding the fiberglass ribs, ribs size regularly have 3.0φ;3.5φ;4.0φ;4.5φ;5.0φ, etc.

Ribs can measure by vernier caliper. Different frames match with different kinds of ribs. For special requested, ribs also can be changed.

The more large the ribs size is, the frame is stronger to support the frame. Hence the cost of the frame will be going up. For fiberglass ribs frame, it has a windproof function. In general, fiberglass ribs cost is higher than metal ribs, but sometimes it depends on the frame that your match with.

If there is one inquiry, for different suppliers the price that they offer may be different. It depends on the frame that they recommend. Some suppliers that offer high prices must have the reason.

We always offer the umbrella project solution to our customers for their choice. The project solution that we offer complies with their requirements and base on their local market needs. We prefer to explain the price instead of explaining the quality problems.

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