Take the hazard out of rainy days with this blunt-tipped umbrella.
The poke-friendly umbrella features telescopics ribs supported by high-strength struts.
Not only do blunt tips eliminate the sharp spikes, but they also make for a rather modern new shape for an age-old canopy.
www.bluntumbrellas.com
August 26, 2009 – 12:23 am
Pondering the bins of discarded inside-out umbrellas in New York City, fashion designer Pamela Zonsius came up with the idea of a 100% biodegradable umbrella.
The clear plastic film covering the bamboo frame is new technology, which has been tested and found to break down in landfills within two years.
And to satisfy the most fickle environmentally [...]
It began its life as a customized prototype — a combined umbrella and knuckle-duster — but now it’s available as a custom-made product from Australian expat designer Sruli Recht.
When it’s not raining, The Umbuster doubles as a really bad ass purse stealing deterrent.
www.srulirecht.com