Simons
Sheer Bell Umbrella
The Sheer Bell Umbrella is a manually operated rain umbrella with a clear, dome-shaped canopy made of 100% vinyl and a black accent trim, straight shaft, and curved hook handle. It measures 33 inches wide and has a weather-resistant rigid frame, providing coverage from rain while maintaining visibility through the transparent material. Customer reviews note that it is also useful for covering bags and other items, and it comes in one size.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% vinyl
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Width
- 33
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories
Product Insights
The Sheer Bell Umbrella by Simons is a $35 CAD umbrella with a sheer, fabric-like vinyl canopy and colored trim, offering elegant stick shape and clear forward visibility. It provides deep coverage for head, shoulders, and upper back, with a see-through canopy that allows low positioning without losing visibility and downward-pointing ribs to eliminate eye-level poke hazard. The dome shape resists inversion in wind. However, it requires specific care: monthly rinsing and dark storage to prevent yellowing from UV exposure within 3–6 months, and must be air-dried before storing, avoiding sunlight to prevent mildew. Priced at $35, it matches the Fulton Birdcage 1 (used by HM The Queen) and costs $13 more than basic domes. The manual mechanism yields a slim stick silhouette and tactile opening.
Verified claims
- Sheer fabric look
- Sheer, fabric-like vinyl with colored trim, elegant stick shape, and clear forward visibility.
- Value proposition
- Priced at $35 CAD, it matches premium umbrellas and costs $13 more than basic domes.
- Care
- Clear vinyl left in regular direct sun can begin to yellow after as little as 3–6 months; avoiding sunlight and rinsing the canopy slow the process.
- Trim design
- Black or silver trim echoes designer umbrella piping.
- Deep coverage
- Provides coverage for head, shoulders, and upper back.
- Visibility
- See-through canopy allows low positioning without losing visibility.
- Safety
- Downward-pointing ribs eliminate eye-level poke hazard.
- Maintenance
- Monthly rinsing and storing the canopy away from direct sunlight slow the clouding and yellowing of clear vinyl.
- Wind stability
- The umbrella has a weather-resistant rigid frame; no vented or fiberglass-rib wind design is specified.
- Competitive value
- At $35 CAD, it matches the price of the Fulton Birdcage 1, which carries a British royal warrant.
- Bell canopy benefits
- Bell canopy wraps over shoulders and improves visibility while staying compact.
- Manual mechanism
- The manual mechanism keeps a slim stick silhouette and a deliberate, tactile opening, though one reviewer found it a little difficult to open at first.
- Cleaning
- Mild soap, monthly rinse, and baking soda or alcohol for stains.
- Storage
- Air-dry the canopy before storing, and keep it out of direct sunlight to slow yellowing and help prevent mildew.
- Waterproofing and heavy rain
- The sheer vinyl canopy is waterproof and the structure is weather-resistant, but real-world heavy-rain performance is not confirmed in the available reviews.
- Canopy width
- The 33-inch canopy is slightly wider than a 32-inch budget clear dome stick umbrella, with the premium going to the sheer fabric and accent trim.
- Bag coverage
- The bell canopy is large enough to cover a backpack, and a reviewer confirms it covers a backpack well.
Product record
- Title
- Sheer Bell Umbrella
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 35 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.2 stars, 17 reviews, scale 5
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A dome-shaped transparent umbrella with black trim, a black straight shaft, and a curved J-style black handle. The canopy is clear plastic with visible ribs and seam lines.
- Canopy shapeLarge dome/bell-shaped canopy made from clear transparent plastic with visible panel seams and glossy surface reflections.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.05 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high) - Canopy materialSmooth glossy clear plastic sheet panels; reflections and highlights indicate a shiny, non-textured surface.
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x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.55 (high) - Ribs and frameThin metal or coated ribs and cross supports visible through the clear canopy, radiating from the top ferrule to the canopy edge; rib joints and small plastic connectors visible.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (high) - Edge trimOpaque black fabric or plastic trim runs around the lower edge of the canopy, forming a continuous band at the hem.
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x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.88 · h 0.30 (high) - ShaftStraight slender black shaft visible through the canopy, aligned diagonally in the image and connecting the handle to the top ferrule.
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x 0.47 · y 0.28 · w 0.06 · h 0.56 (high) - Top ferruleShort cylindrical black top ferrule at the canopy apex visible at the top-right of the dome.
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x 0.72 · y 0.08 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - HandleCurved J-style hook handle in opaque black material with a smooth finish, positioned at the lower-left of the image.
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x 0.02 · y 0.72 · w 0.26 · h 0.27 (high) - Panel seams and taped ribsDark narrow strips along some internal seams or taped rib covers visible on interior of canopy forming an X-shape across panels.
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x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.54 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a white background with soft shadow and reflection; umbrella shown angled so the handle is lower-left and canopy apex is upper-right.
- Shot compositionProduct photographed on a seamless white background with the umbrella tilted diagonally so the canopy faces the viewer and the handle points down-left.
- Lighting and shadowEven studio lighting producing soft highlights on the glossy canopy and a faint ground shadow beneath the handle and canopy edge.
- Image cropWhole umbrella is visible within the frame with modest padding; slight reflection of the canopy is visible on the surface below.
Colors
transparent/clear· canopy#5D5352black· edge trim#24190Dblack· handle and shaft#3E342A- Canopy shapeLarge dome/bell-shaped canopy made from clear transparent plastic with visible panel seams and glossy surface reflections.
- 02
Product
A clear dome umbrella with visible metal shaft and black trim, shown at a three-quarter angle with exposed rib structure and a hooked handle.
- Dome canopyFully transparent dome-shaped canopy with multiple curved panels and visible seam lines between panels.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.05 · w 0.70 · h 0.75 (high) - Black lower trimContinuous black fabric or trim band runs along the lower edge of the canopy around the perimeter.
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x 0.06 · y 0.62 · w 0.88 · h 0.22 (high) - Hooked handleCurved J-shaped hook handle with a matte or low-sheen black finish attached to the shaft end.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.25 (high) - ShaftStraight central shaft visible through the canopy with a metallic, reflective appearance and a connection collar near the canopy.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.08 · w 0.06 · h 0.70 (high) - Ribs and stretchersMultiple thin rib and stretcher members radiate from the shaft and are visible through the transparent canopy, creating the structural arc of the dome.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Top capSmall rounded cap at the canopy apex where ribs converge, with a dark finish.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.06 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a white background with soft shadow and three-quarter angled composition showing the umbrella resting on its side.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter angled studio shot showing the umbrella tilted with the handle lower-left and canopy upper-right.
- Background and shadowPlain white background with a soft grey cast shadow beneath the umbrella indicating studio lighting from above.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (medium) - Reflections and highlightsGlossy highlights and reflections visible on the transparent canopy and on the metallic shaft, consistent with directional studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.10 · w 0.40 · h 0.25 (medium) - Image qualityHigh-resolution product photograph with clear detail and no visible text or labels on the product.
Colors
clear/transparent· canopy#1D140Ablack· lower trim and handle#251B12metallic silver· shaft and ribs- Dome canopyFully transparent dome-shaped canopy with multiple curved panels and visible seam lines between panels.
Customer Reviews
17 total17 reviews · out of 5
Love it. It came on
Love it. It came on its own box.
Bon produir
Bon produir
Couvre bien mon sac à
Couvre bien mon sac à dos, c’est ce que je recherchais. Un peu difficile à ouvrir mais je vais m’habituer.
Je suis vraiment contente depuis
Je suis vraiment contente depuis le temps que je m'en cherchais un
Très beau produit, c'est un
Très beau produit, c'est un cadeau pour ma fille.
Super
Super
Très satisfaite
Très satisfaite
Excellent
Excellent
Le parapluie qu'il faut avoir
Le parapluie qu'il faut avoir par gros vent ...et .même s'il ne pleut pas...
Cadeau de Noël pas encore
Cadeau de Noël pas encore donné
Bought as a gift
Bought as a gift
Très bien
Très bien
Bien
Est arrivé poussiéreux sans sac de protection. Je ne l'ai pas encore essayé alors je ne sais pas s'il est étanche ou troué .
C'est un cadeau que j'offre
C'est un cadeau que j'offre à Noël. Donc pas d'avis encore sur ce produit.
Cloche transparent
Matériel parfa8t
It seemed like a good
It seemed like a good quality umbrella but the paint on the handle was badly scratched.
Emballage superflu
Parapluie joli qui semble être de bonne qualité. Je n’ai pas encore eu l’occasion de le tester par contre. J’enlève une étoile en raison du sur emballage. Je suis allée le récupérer en magasin et j’ai pu constater qu’il venait dans une très grosse boîte de carton. Que j’ai dû laisser sur place. Tout un gaspillage de ressources.