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MultiValve – extraordinary canopies from SHADEmakers

Many of our parasols such as the Giglio, Sirio and Poker are available with our optional MultiValve canopy system. The layered design provides much improved wind resistance and heat dissipation. The canopies, in our opinion, make for some of the most attractive parasols around, open or even closed!

Girasole Evolution Quadrifoglios closed

The layered structure allows wind to pass through the canopy, greatly reducing any ‘sail’ effect to the point that parasols with MultiValve canopies can be used in previously inappropriate locations such as super yachts (see our maritime parasol, the Girasole Evolution). The layered structure also allows for any warm air that forms under the canopy to escape thus creating better ventilation on those warm days.

 Girasole Evolutions on a super yacht

MultiValve canopies are available either in Solution Dyed Acrylic or Soltis Air fabrics. Soltis Air is a fabric by Ferrari whose Micro air technology provides a breathable yet water proof membrane.

MultiValve canopies are available with the following parasols: Arcobaleno, GiglioGirasole Iroko, Girasole Evolution, Girasole Lusso, Poker, Quadrifoglio and Sirio

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Monday, January 11th, 2010 Articles No Comments

Shademakers parasols at the Grove Hotel & Spa

Shademakers have recently installed a number of parasols at the Grove Hotel & Spa. The Grove is a luxury counrty house hotel located in Hertfordshire that offers 300-acres of park and woodlands, spa, world championship golf course and three restaurants.

Shademakers have installed a number of Luna and Sirio parasols. The large Sirios, in this case fitted with MultiValve canopies, offer large shaded areas for those relaxing after using the adjacent golf course. The MultiValve canopies are not only particularly striking but also allow wind to easily pass through them, greatly improving their stability on gusty days. The Lunas offer excellent compact shade to tables and alike and feature screen printed canopies.

The Grove - Sirios and Lunas  Base of a Sirio

A line of Lunas  The Grove
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Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 Installations No Comments