FULTON

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your day

Fulton Umbrellas is proud to be the largest supplier of quality umbrellas and rainwear in the UK today.

We are the true specialists when it comes to umbrellas and are passionate about pushing the boundaries of development while tackling the harsh British climate.

Quality is the cornerstone of our success and we only use the highest specification materials and rigorous technical standards before hand finishing each product.

Our goal is to “brighten your day” by offering you a wide range of rain protection products to suit your specific needs. We are committed to blending fun, fashionable designs with quality materials and workmanship so that you can enjoy your Fulton product time after time, confident in the knowledge that it was designed to last

A British start

In 1956, in a small factory in Whitechapel, in the East End of London, Arnold Fulton, an inventor and mechanical engineer, began designing and manufacturing umbrellas, and Fulton Umbrellas was born.

Arnold's dedication to reliability and efficiency, and his passion for improving umbrella frame design, led him to experiment with specialized machinery and manufacturing processes to improve quality and simplify umbrella production in ways the umbrella industry had never seen before.

Built on the same core principles of excellence and innovation today, led by Arnold’s son Nigel, Fulton is now a global rainwear brand, protecting millions of people each year from the rain across Europe, the USA, Canada, Russia, Asia, the Middle East and Australia.

For a generation
to the other

Our long British heritage, quality and fashion design have been recognised around the world and the company is very proud to hold a Royal Warrant from Her Majesty The Queen, and previously Her Majesty The Queen Mother. In addition, our umbrellas are regularly used by TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall.

It all started when the Queen Mother saw our Fulton Birdcage umbrella and thought that its unique PVC dome cover would offer better protection, as well as allowing her to remain as visible as possible in even the wettest conditions. The Birdcage quickly became her favourite umbrella, and this tradition has been passed down to Her Majesty The Queen who now uses the Fulton Birdcage both at home and abroad, in a range of beautiful colours to coordinate with her wardrobe.

On 25 March 2009, Fulton was honoured to welcome Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to its headquarters in East London during an official State Visit, where we showcased some of our fashion designs, manufacturing processes and latest technical developments.

Revolutionary Umbrellas

At Fulton, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of development and creativity, combining technology with everyday usability. Our passion for innovation has led to some groundbreaking developments in umbrella design, improving both performance and safety, and Fulton holds numerous patents and registered designs.

During the design and development phase of new umbrella frames, technical research is undertaken by a team of mechanical engineers who design specialized components and materials to maximize overall performance.

All our umbrellas are rigorously tested for strength, safety and durability, and we also use extreme stress testing in a wind tunnel at Imperial College London. Additionally, through years of experience, we have developed a unique set of quality control procedures to ensure that all our umbrellas meet our performance standards.

Fashion Inspiration

Inspired by the runways of New York, Milan, Paris and London, Fulton’s expert in-house designers expertly translate cutting-edge fashion trends into umbrellas and rainwear.

Our eye-catching seasonal ranges encompass the latest designer influences, whilst maintaining a sophisticated and balanced offering to ensure we have something for everyone.

By combining the aesthetic design of our products, from trendy prints to handle and case designs, along with the technical performance criteria that underpin every umbrella, we ensure that Fulton products are functionally and visually unique.

Designer
of Fulton

Setting ourselves apart from the rest, Fulton began collaborating with exciting British designers starting with Cath Kidston in 2003. We were continually approached by designers to feature on their accessories collections and this gave rise to the idea of ​​connecting the best of Fulton with the best of the design world, a first for the umbrella industry in the UK.

To date, design collaborations have included Lulu Guinness, Orla Kiely, William Morris, Simeon Farrar, Ella Doran, Julie Dodsworth and most recently Joules. In all cases these eminent designers have opted to co-brand our products, which is a true testament to our reputation and quality and we are immensely proud to be associated with such illustrious names.