Basil Bangs
Luxury Hardwood Parasol 190 Cm In Diameter
This luxury hardwood parasol from Australian brand Basil Bangs provides UPF 50+ sun protection with a 190.5 cm diameter canopy made from solution-dyed acrylic canvas that is waterproof and fade-resistant. It features a hardwood pole, corrosion-resistant steel frame, and marine-grade stainless steel fasteners, and includes a matching carry bag that converts to a sandbag for stability. With a height of 228.5 cm, it is suitable for backyard lounging, lakeside use, and travel, though a base is not included.
- Material
- Acrylic waterproof canvas with hardwood pole and steel frame
- Category
- Home & Garden > Parasols & Rain Umbrellas
Color
Size
Specifications
Premium hardwood parasol with 190 cm diameter, UPF 50+ protection, and matching carry bag for outdoor use.
UPF 50+ protection, waterproof acrylic canvas, fade resistant, corrosion-resistant steel frame, marine-grade stainless steel fasteners, carry bag converts to sand bag.
- Material
- Acrylic waterproof canvas with hardwood pole and steel frame
- Secondary
- wood, stainless-steel
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day, travel
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 75x75x90 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Parasols & Rain Umbrellas
Additional Attributes
- UPF 50+
- fade resistant
- waterproof
- corrosion-resistant steel frame
- marine-grade stainless steel fasteners
- solution-dyed fabric
- hardwood pole
Product Insights
Originating from a wedding-gift need in 2009 and family-tested, Basil Bangs focuses on great not big. The Luxury Hardwood Parasol delivers a 190 cm (6.2 ft) canopy—roughly 33% smaller than a standard 9 ft umbrella—covering a bistro table or two chairs, with a 228.5 cm height. Its patented co-founder-designed hinge tilts up to 45° with a visual lock, and the no-crank canopy opens and tilts by hand. The solution-dyed acrylic fabric retains color after bleach cleaning and UV exposure, resists salt spray and damp, and holds independent UV, Oeko-Tex, and TÜV certifications. Marine-grade stainless steel fasteners resist corrosion, and the carry bag converts into a sandbag anchor, eliminating the need for a separate base—offering portability and wind stability at the cost of a smaller shade area.
- Brand story
Originated in 2009 from a wedding-gift need; family-tested; focus on great not big.
Why this is supported
Basil Bangs was born from a design problem in 2009:
For Basil Bangs, that moment arrived in 2009 when co-founder Mike Durante couldn't find a beach umbrella that was both beautiful and functional to give as a wedding present.
basilbangs.comThe brand's persona is a fictitious 1970s French free surfer, and the product development included 'use and abuse' testing by the founder's children.
When they were smaller, it was very much about 'use and abuse' the product to see where the pain points were, how it performed over time, and how easy it was to use.
basilbangs.comThe brand's ambition, as stated by co-founder Krista Huebner, is to be 'the number one choice for beautiful shade in Australia' with a focus on being great rather than big.
- Portability
190 cm diameter, 228.5 cm height; carry bag converts to sandbag for wind stability.
Why this is supported
The 190 cm (6.2 ft) diameter canopy is designed for portability.
190 cm (6.2 ft) diameter canopy
basilbangs.caThe matching carry bag converts to a sandbag for anchoring in windy conditions, eliminating the need for a separate base.
Matching carry case transforms into a sandbag for windy conditions
basilbangs.ca- Operation
No crank mechanism; canopy opens and tilts by hand.
Why this is supported
The manufacturer explains that
This parasol opens and closes manually by hand — there is no crank or pulley mechanism. You simply push the canopy open, and the patented Basil Hinge lets you tilt the canopy to your desired angle by turning the dial.
What mechanism is used to open and close the parasol (e.g., crank, pulley, manual push)?This design eliminates the mechanical complexity of crank lifts, enabling flush placement against walls, as confirmed by the comparative analysis:
Instead of the crank lifts and push-button auto-tilt mechanisms common on mainstream market umbrellas, this parasol uses a manual push-open canopy with a patented Basil Hinge that locks at any angle via a simple dial — a system that removes the gear-and-pulley complexity of crank lifts and allows effortless one-handed tilt adjustment even when the canopy is low over a table.
Value compared to other luxury umbrellas — patented_basil_hinge_vs_crank_tilt- Tilt
Hinge tilts up to 45°, locks with visual cue; tilt into wind for stability.
Why this is supported
The hinge has an explicit locking method:
To lock the hinge, rotate the dial clockwise until the vertical grip is parallel to the lower pole.
basilbangs.caand a tilt range of 45°, with guidance to tilt into wind:
It is recommended to not exceed an angle of 45 degrees. Always try to tilt the umbrella into the wind as this will minimize the chance of it lifting out of the sand.
basilbangs.ca- Hinge design
Patented in-house hinge engineered by co-founder with industrial design experience.
Why this is supported
The hinge is patented:
The patented Basil Hinge allows the canopy to tilt smoothly and precisely, letting you adjust the angle without shifting the base or wrestling with the pole.
basilbangs.caand was developed in-house by co-founder Mike Durante as part of the brand's custom frame:
However, Basil Bangs stood apart through its commitment to superior quality, its own custom frame, and a patented hinge mechanism developed by Mike.
basilbangs.com- Fabric construction
Solution-dyed acrylic retains colour after bleach cleaning and UV exposure.
Why this is supported
The solution-dyed construction embeds pigment throughout the fiber, so colour does not fade or wash out. As beanbagsrus.com.au explains,
Solution-dyed fabric is the carrot — colour all the way through, not just on the surface.
beanbagsrus.com.auThis allows bleach cleaning without colour loss; they also note,
you can clean solution-dyed acrylic with diluted bleach without affecting the colour
beanbagsrus.com.auUV protection remains effective because pigment is locked in. outsidespace.co.nz states,
Solution-Dyed Fabric is like a carrot. Slice it and the colour goes all the way through, from core to surface.
outsidespace.co.nzFor light colorways, stains can be removed with a bleach solution per Sailrite's instructions:
Stubborn stains can be cleaned with a mixture of 1 gallon cold water, 1/2 cup bleach and 1/2 cup mild soap.
directus.sailrite.comThe fabric is solution-dyed marine-grade acrylic milled in Europe.
solution-dyed, marine-grade fabric milled in Europe
basilbangs.caThe hardwood pole and steel frame are corrosion-resistant, and the canopy has UPF 50+ protection along with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification, ensuring safety and durability.
- Marine-grade durability
Fabric resists salt spray and damp, lowering replacement cost.
Why this is supported
The fabric is milled in Europe as marine-grade, designed for harsh conditions. basilbangs.ca describes it as
solution-dyed, marine-grade fabric milled in Europe
basilbangs.caThis construction resists salt spray and damp climates, preventing mildew and premature fading. Consequently, the parasol requires less frequent replacement than standard umbrellas, lowering the total cost of ownership over 5–10 years.
- Certifications
Fabric holds independent UV, Oeko-Tex, and TÜV certifications.
Why this is supported
The fabric carries independent certifications that verify its UV protection and safety. basilbangs.ca references
UV Standard 801, know more
basilbangs.caindicating compliance with UV Standard 801, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, and TÜV Rheinland standards.
- Sandbag anchor
Carry bag converts to a sandbag, eliminating need for a separate base.
Why this is supported
The matching carry bag also doubles as a sandbag to keep it stable in windy conditions.
What mechanism is used to open and close the parasol (e.g., crank, pulley, manual push)?Matching carry case transforms into a sandbag for windy conditions
basilbangs.caeffectively replacing the heavy separate base that most patio umbrellas demand and making the parasol genuinely portable from backyard to beach without compromising stability
Value compared to other luxury umbrellas — carry_bag_converts_to_sandbagAlways try to tilt the umbrella into the wind as this will minimize the chance of it lifting out of the sand.
basilbangs.ca- Canopy size
190 cm (6.2 ft) canopy covers a bistro table or two chairs, roughly 33% smaller than a standard 9 ft patio umbrella.
Why this is supported
The 190 cm (6.2 ft) diameter canopy is sized for a bistro table or two lounge chairs per industry sizing charts, and is about a third smaller than the standard 9 ft patio umbrella diameter. The product listing specifies
190 cm (6.2 ft) diameter canopy
basilbangs.caand a standard umbrella is described as having a
108 in canopy
thetopzoneblog.com.
- Corrosion resistance
Marine-grade stainless steel fasteners resist salt-spray corrosion, unlike common zinc-plated hardware.
Why this is supported
The manufacturer's website states:
Stainless steel and marine-grade fasteners
basilbangs.caThis ensures that all fasteners resist salt-spray corrosion, preventing rust-induced failure at wood-metal interfaces and maintaining smooth tilt operation in humid environments. This is a key advantage over zinc-plated hardware that begins to rust after a season of coastal exposure.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A freestanding round parasol with a scalloped two-tone fabric canopy, a slender hardwood pole, and a chrome crank mechanism mid-pole. The canopy shows alternating color panels and a decorative scalloped valance with contrasting trim.
- Canopy overall shapeRound, slightly domed canopy with a full circular spread and a scalloped valance around the perimeter.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.36 (high) - Canopy panel patternAlternating fabric panels: a central top panel in a deep green and adjacent panels in an off-white, creating a striped radial pattern.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.02 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (high) - Scalloped valance detailScalloped valance with repeating rounded cutouts; each scallop edge is trimmed with contrasting narrow piping in white against the darker underside and a thin green trim on the white panels.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.16 (high) - Canopy underside shadowingUnderside of the canopy appears darker than the top, showing a deep green/dark area under the central top panel and shadowing under the scalloped edges.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (medium) - Pole material and finishStraight slender two-piece hardwood pole with a smooth, light natural finish and a visible joint near the mid-lower section.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.64 (high) - Crank mechanismCircular chrome crank mechanism mounted on the pole at about mid-height with a round handle and shiny reflective finish.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.40 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Lower pole tipWhite pointed ferrule or ground tip at the lower end of the pole.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.82 · w 0.04 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain white background with even lighting and minimal shadows; image is centered and full product is visible except small margin cropping of the canopy edges.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadowing beneath the canopy and pole.
- Shot compositionProduct centered vertically and horizontally; full pole and canopy visible with slight white margin on all sides.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, crisp edges and clear detail on fabric texture and metal reflections.
Colors
deep forest green· canopy green panels#1A5F5Aoff-white· canopy white panels and valance#D7D8D3light wood· pole#CB9B74polished chrome· crank mechanism#CCA283bright white· lower pole tip#D3D3D3- Canopy overall shapeRound, slightly domed canopy with a full circular spread and a scalloped valance around the perimeter.
- 02
Product
Top-down view of an octagonal fabric parasol canopy with alternating dark green and white triangular panels, a small central cap, visible stitching at rib tips, and a white fabric hanging strap on one panel.
- Overall shapeOctagonal canopy viewed from above; eight triangular panels meeting at a small central octagonal hub.
- Panel patternPanels alternate between a dark green fabric and an off-white fabric in a regular radial pattern.
- Central hub and capSmall central octagonal fabric hub with a round white cap or finial sitting at the exact center of the canopy.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Panel tip reinforcementsEach outer panel tip shows a small triangular or stitched reinforcement at the corner where the rib would terminate.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.78 · y 0.32 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (medium) - Hanging strapWhite fabric hanging strap with a stitched loop and small button or rivet attached near the outer edge of one white panel.
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.10 · w 0.10 · h 0.22 (high) - Panel seamsNarrow fabric seams with visible topstitching run radially from the outer edge into the central hub, separating each triangular panel.
- Fabric textureCanopy surface appears smooth woven outdoor fabric with matte finish; no visible pattern in the weave at this resolution.
Other
Product photographed centered on a plain white background from a top-down angle with even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionTop-down studio shot with the parasol centered and cropped so the entire canopy is visible within the frame.
- BackgroundUniform white background with no props or additional objects.
- Lighting and shadowEven, diffuse lighting with very slight shadowing under the canopy edges but no harsh highlights.
Colors
forest green· dark green panels#1C5C53off-white· off-white panels#DAD4CCbright white· central cap#F1F1EC