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Branded Walking Umbrellas
Custom branded walking umbrellas with your company logo.
Key Information
Why Choose Us
At Steel City, we know that when you put your branding on a product, you want it to be perceived as good quality. We source walking umbrellas designed for the UK weather and repeat use, so they don’t just become “one-event” giveaways. Our starting point is always windproof frames, full coverage, and total print control, so you can issue them to staff or clients confident that they will last and your brand will land well.
- Windproof rib strength: We prioritise fibreglass ribs because they offer that essential flexibility in gusts, rather than kinking like basic metal. This massively reduces the number of umbrellas turning inside out or ending up in the bin after a rough commute.
- Proper walking coverage: Our team favours full-size canopies around 1000-1020mm because nobody wants a brolly that doesn’t cover their shoulders, bag, or suit jacket. That extra span also ensures your branding stays visible and effective when people are out and about.
- Doorway one-hand open: We standardise auto-open where we can because it’s a genuinely useful feature. When you’re juggling a laptop bag or getting into a taxi, you can open it cleanly with one hand rather than wrestling with the runner.
- Proofed print control: It’s important that our suggestions match your brand guidelines. We keep to defined print areas to ensure clarity and will always provide a proof before production so you can be sure the logo placement is spot on.
- Date-safe lead times: We know deadlines matter. We manage production from proof approval (typically 10-15 working days) but can also offer express options on selected lines (often 5 working days). If you have an urgent event or pack drop coming up, we can usually make something work so you don’t miss the moment.
- Spec-by-spec choices: We compare the details so you don’t have to—from rib material to handle quality—so you can choose without guesswork. This stops that “cheap promo” feel and ensures the product won’t look tired after a few uses.
- Bespoke when it matters: We use the benchmarks above as a reliable baseline for repeat orders. However, if your budget and lead time allows, we can source higher-spec or fully bespoke options to suit daily commuting or a more premium gift standard.
Our Walking Umbrellas Range
- Readable brand visibility: We chose the Executive Walker Umbrella because the 1000-1020mmØ canopy and defined print area keep your logo easy to read in crowds. We want to avoid undersized canopies where your branding gets lost in the folds.
- Windproof reliability: We use the Budget Walker Umbrella as a benchmark because the fibreglass ribs take everyday gusts without snapping. If you’re issuing volume to teams, this reduces the risk of the product breaking after just one windy day.
- Handles people want to keep: We built the Executive Walker Umbrella around better handle options (rubber coated, faux leather crook, or EVA straight) because that’s the main touchpoint. If the grip feels solid and premium, the recipient is far more likely to use it day-to-day.
- 5-day express option: We keep the Budget Walker Umbrella in our shortlist because it offers a 5 Day Express Delivery option once artwork is approved. If your event date is close, this gives you a reliable solution without compromising on frame quality.
- Commuter-grade auto-open: We picked the Executive Walker Umbrella because features like automatic opening help reduce the risk of inversion in normal UK wind. It keeps the canopy under tension, so your branding always looks its best.
- Giveaways that feel valuable: We suggest the Budget Walker Umbrella for trade-show volume because the generous canopy and strong ribs prevent that “flimsy” feel you often get with bulk items. Even with high volume, you want the recipient to feel they’ve received something useful.
James Biggin
James joined Steel City in 2001 and took over the business, co-founded by his father, in 2006. He has been managing director for 19 years as of 2025.
Our Reviews
View All4 weeks ago
Second time ordering from Steel City. The team has been marvellous once again. Very attentive to my requests, and in this occasion - very short deadline. They were quick to respond, and delivered on time in spite of the challenge of time. Always respond quickly and very proactive. I highly recommend this company for any marketing needs. Their brouchure is full of ideas and nothing is out of reach. Thank you once again team!
Yael Leinman
3 months ago
“Really happy with service from start to finish! Quick turnaround from ordering to receiving products.”
andrew futter
3 months ago
Steel City supplied magnets for us recently on behalf of one of our charity sector clients. Both David & Rowan from initial quote, through to overseeing the project itself were brilliant. Very pleased with the finished product, and quicker than initially expected. Thanks again, Marc
Marc Bickers
3 months ago
Amazing service through out and unbeatable lead times! Steel City really makes the impossible possible!
A Google User
3 months ago
Great service from start to finish and excellent product.
Toby Robinson
3 months ago
Fantastic all round, great communcation from Rowan and the team, products came exactly as described, really simply process would 100% recommend using them, very trustworty.
Kate Harvey
4 months ago
We used Steel City Marketing for company merchandising and had a brilliant experience. Quick turnaround, open communication, and high-quality on delivery! Shout out to Debbie and Rowan! Would absolutely recommend.
Zander Monty
7 months ago
Communication and customer service was excellent. High quality product. Thank you Rowan.
Mohammed Abdulla
8 months ago
James and Rowan were super helpful in helping us finalise our plans and delivered a product we are super happy with! :-)
Destination Ripon
9 months ago
A huge thank you to Rowan and Debbie at Steel City for all their help with our new merchandise for our rebranding launch! They were a dream to work with, super friendly and responsive! Communication was absolutely on point throughout the whole process, which made everything run so smoothly. The merch looks fantastic and really brought our new brand to life. I can’t recommend them enough!
Louise Fairhurst
10 months ago
Delighted with the service, the product and the prompt delivery - thank you 😀
Graham Dunn
10 months ago
Had a fantastic experience ordering products through Steel City. From very first contact through to delivery everyone was very helpful and professional, keeping me informed at every step of the way, and ensured a speedy outcome - an extremely efficient process from start to finish.
Jonathan Couch
11 months ago
These guys are super. They are all very personable and incredibly easy to work with, and will stop at nothing to make sure the order is exactly right. We have made three orders from them now and have been really pleased each time.
Jacob Baldwin
11 months ago
A really quick turnaround and they were happy to do whatever changes were needed. Amazing service, thank you so much!
Sophie Barnett
11 months ago
Great service from the whole team from ordering, through fulfilment to billing. Staff were all friendly and accommodating to our needs and made great suggestions to our order - thank you. Will use again!
Claire C
12 months ago
I ordered name badges from Steel City, the communication from Rowan and the final product were first class, I will definitely use them again.
David Roberts
1 year ago
We have used Steel City a number of times and this order was no different - a fast, friendly and efficient service from start to finish! Highly recommended for any and all branded goods!
Chantries and Pewleys Estate Agents
1 year ago
Excellent customer service throughout the whole process - from initial contact through to delivery. I was kept informed at each stage. Friendly and helpful staff. Thanks.
Rebecca Norton
1 year ago
Ordered loads of branded merch from them (we're talking in the 1000s) multiple times over the past few years and they never fail to be absolutely spectacular with their customer service, general friendliness and their helpfulness! The merch is top notch quality, and will happily continue using Steel City for many orders to come! Hugely recommend!
Jordon Horn
1 year ago
We have ordered several branded products from Steel City, and we have been extremely impressed by both the quality of the products themselves and also the service we've received from their fantastic team. Georgia in particular has been brilliant - her friendly demeanour and genuine willingness to help us make the right decisions for our business made the entire process seamless. No question was too trivial, and no request was ever too much trouble for her. Steel City has earned our trust as a reliable and customer-focused company, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality branded products with exceptional service to match. Thanks guys!
Carleys
1 year ago
I have known Steel City Marketing for many, many years and always find them extremely professional. The whole process: from responding to my initial inquiry; through to tracking delivery is managed in a super professional way. On top of that - they are lovely, friendly people ... highly recommended :-)
Patrick Ross
1 year ago
Seamless from start to finish. Very helpful company, brilliant product and delivery on time. Couldn't recommend more.
Catriona McDonald
1 year ago
We are delighted with our branded hoodies. The team are a pleasure to work with and provided an excellent service on a tight deadline. Thoroughly recommend Steel City Marketing.
Richard Kerr
1 year ago
Good quality products, competitively priced with excellent communications throughout the whole process.
Dave Lawrence
1 year ago
Fabulous fast and friendly service, cracking banner :)
Mai Mai Steele
1 year ago
Very helpful and friendly customer service, and great job on pin badges produced for our Freshers campaign
Showroom Cinema
1 year ago
Absolutely A-1 in every area. From design, to communication, to delivery, processing, speed, quality of products - exceptional!
Katie Bell
1 year ago
My first time using Steel City BM, what a great service, we delayed things and messed them about a bit but they still came up trumps, got the merchandise we wanted, printed with our Logos and delivered within the very short timeframe we gave them, excellent service. I would highly recommend using them
anth thompson
1 year ago
I am a repeat customer for a good reason and have been for years. Never let me down, courteous, friendly service, quality goods, lovely efficient firm to deal with (exemplary COMMUNICATION as well, which seems to be a commodity fast diminishing between client and supplier these days) and going forward I’ll be back again - at least twice a year with ever increasing volumes. Can’t recommend them highly enough. Great firm.
Milly Johnson
2 years ago
Recently sourced products from Steel City and couldn't be happier! From the initial enquiry to the delivery of the products, every step of the process was handled with the utmost professionalism and care. The quality is exceptional, the customer service is outstanding, and the delivery was prompt. I highly recommend them to any business looking for reliable, high-quality suppliers. Thank you for exceeding our expectations!
Georgina T
2 years ago
Ordered a bulk order of 500 branded notepads on the Monday and they had been delivered on the Friday! Impressively fast. Great quality products, and the customer service is the best i've experienced- both Rowan the Sales Administrator and Debbie the Account Manager were excellent, very rapid email response with all the info needed. We will continue to use Steel City for our company's branded merch.
Amber Robinson
2 years ago
Can't rate the team at Steel City Marketing highly enough. I've ordered a few different promotional items just recently and every single time, from start to finish, the service from Georgia & Rowan in particular, has been first class. Each item we have had (leather key fobs, feather flags and printed bags) are of an excellent quality and have been produced to a very high standard. I've always been pleasantly surprised at the quality, speed and with the exceptional service this company has always fulfilled our orders.
Grooms Garage
3 years ago
Brilliant service from start to finish. Rowan went that 'extra mile' to keep me informed on progress.
John Nix
2 years ago
Highly recommend Steel City for all promotional items and gifts. The team were very helpful and supportive in helping us source what we were looking for and sent multiple free samples for us to test the quality prior to us making a final decision. Highly recommend Steel City and look forward to working with them again in the future. - Review on behalf of AUMA Actuators Ltd.
Callum Hopkins
2 years ago
“As always, the service was fast and reliable with my favourite bit being the communication. As a customer you know exactly what to expect at every point of the process because your expectations are managed beautifully and all information is communicated well.”
Kimberly Sewell
2 years ago
Excellent service and produced items once again from Debbie and the whole team at Steel City. I won't go anywhere else for my promo items.
Andrew Williams
2 years ago
Super speedy process and the team were on hand throughout! Highly recommend - thank you again!
Hannah Williams
2 years ago
Fantastic experience using Steel City from the minute I emailed James about my requirements to the finished product being delivered. Can't speak highly enough of Rowan for her regular communication and letting me know how things are progressing.
Karen Leeder
2 years ago
Great experience of using Steel City, nothing was too much trouble, everyone within the team that we dealt with were really helpful, will definitely be using them again!
Katie Peel
2 years ago
Good Products, good service - kept informed all the way - Steel City met my expectations which are pretty high - nicely done SC...
Martin Wilson
2 years ago
The team at Steel City have been extremely helpful whilst ordering new merchandise for a small charity. They came up with suggestions for the products, enhanced the logo and offered an excellent price. Overall very friendly and efficient and we are delighted with the final products.
Anne S
2 years ago
Excellent customer service and communication, good turnaround times and a quality product. Many Thanks!
Joy Arnott
2 years ago
Excellent customer service
Helen Wathall
2 years ago
Great communication, good prices and excellent quality products. Thank you.
Lisa Woodhouse
2 years ago
The process of placing the order as always was handled well and a pleasure to work with you and your team at Steel City.
Clare Holden
2 years ago
Great communication, quick delivery, excellent range of products.
Ericka Hill
2 years ago
great, professional and amazing team. exactly the kind of company yo'd want ot do business with!!
Renee Gilliland
2 years ago
An amazing company to work with! I ordered some corporate gifts for our company and everyone I spoke to was incredibly helpful, they made all changes I asked for and managed to get everything to us in time for an event we were attending!
Ashleigh Birch
3 years ago
Great price, prompt delivery. Great customer service. Debbie and Rowan are great and I really recommend their services.
Mandeep Singh