The umbrella is extra thick and should certainly block the sun rays. The opening of the umbrella is easy. The ribs are a more sturdy material than most and should hold up against a strong wind. However when you go to retract it it doesn’t naturally fold itself. It is a difficult to get it small enough to snap the strap around it and return it to its case. I would expect an umbrella in this price range not to have this issue. This is the reason I gave it a 3 star rating.

Super cute and compact

I am afraid the listing fails to mention that this umbrella does not have automatic opening and collapsing mechanism as most of other umbrellas in the market has. I am not writing this as a negative thing, Perhaps manual umbrellas are more reliable and resistant to malfunctioning; I dont know. It isnt difficult to operate. Opens and closes easily. The garment is thicker than most umbrellas I have as it is UV resistant. It has a nice color and the handle is comfortable to hold. Its wind resistance is nothing more or less than my other umbrellas. Good umbrella to keep at home or in the car. It has a decent size.

Looking for an umbrella for my daughter to put in her back pack and she loves this! Super cute, easy to work and light weight while not sacrificing on quality. Great umbrella!

Good large umbrella it works well as my car umbrella for when Im out and about

This is great for sun or rain - I love the light pink color, and the black lining keeps you cooler while protecting you from the sun.

My umbrella is very pretty. The two tones give it a great look. The gold snap and accessories are nice too. It’s just the right size to fit in your purse or under your seat. Great buy

This umbrella is super nice and compact but opens up much larger than the standard compact umbrella! Its made with a nice durable material and has a leather strip attached to a sturdy wooden handle. The umbrella itself doesnt feel thin at all, but it can fold up just like any other umbrella. Not only that, but it looks cute.

Not see through like your typical umbrella. But, this one is made for UV protection, not rain protection. Im not sure of the effectiveness quite yet, unfortunately I have broken out in a cutaneous lupus rash everywhere brought on by sun exposure and pregnancy, so its hard to tell if its helping or not at this point. But Im willing to try anything! It seems to do good though.

the colors shift!!! its absolutely stunning up close, the pictures do it no justice. the construction of the entire umbrella is such high quality. from the frame to the hardware details and more, this thing is beautifully crafted. the extension bar is so sturdy and glides smoothely into place. once the umbrella is extended and open, the locking mechanism reveals itself and there is a satisfying clink when its been correctly positioned. the sound made when retracting is a little alarming at first, its a muted but distinct verification the tension has been released. the way in which the folds pivot helps properly manage water flow away from the body. excellent. its not heavy but there is some weight to it considering the high quality materials, the metal and wood work, that weight is to be expected. again the colors are magnificent and against the gold trim accents and accompanying wooden handle, its like being in some sweet space between a soft brilliant sunset and the multitude our mother earth. splendid <3