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Les parapluies François on FR3 Météo à la carte programme
Here's our October 7, 2024 appearance on Météo à la carte, enjoy !
A windproof umbrella
Tired of disposable umbrellas that turn over and break, only to end up in the trash? At François you'll find wind-resistant umbrellas, even for the seaside, thanks to their carbon fiber or fiberglass ribs. Which of our umbrellas are wind-resistant? Today, we are...
How to buy a good umbrella
Here are our tips on how to buy a good umbrella and how to recognize a quality umbrella. Choose an umbrella manufacturer with real expertise! How to buy a good umbrella? Make sure it's made locally. Don't buy from a retailer who is an intermediary and won't know...
How to care for your umbrella?
An umbrella is made of wood, textile and metal. It's designed to protect you from the rain, but it mustn't get wet after use. How do I dry my umbrella? After use, dry it open (handle down) and close it only when it's dry. Never put...
How do you fold a men's folding umbrella ?
In this video tutorial, we'll show you how to close and fold your men's folding umbrella. This is a frequently asked question in our store, and here's how we demonstrate it to our customers. To close your men's folding umbrella properly, pull the runner in which the...
How to properly fold a women's folding umbrella ?
In this video tutorial, we'll show you how to close and fold your women's folding umbrella. This is a frequently asked question in our store, and here's how we demonstrate it to our customers. To close your women's folding umbrella properly, pull the runner in which the...
How do I fold a straight umbrella ?
In this video tutorial, we'll show you how to close and fold your straight umbrella. This is a frequently asked question in our store, and this is how we demonstrate it to our customers. Close your straight umbrella until it clicks. Then make sure your 8 folds stand out to the outside. Position your hand...
How is an umbrella made ?
François' family in Poitiers has been making umbrellas for over a century ! Genuine expertise handed down through 5 generations. Here's a video showing some of the steps involved in making an umbrella. From cutting the fabric to ironing. You can also see how the rattan's ribs of the Sheperd's umbrella is made. We'd like to thank Ori...
François umbrellas on the news on TF1
Our last appearance on the 1 p.m. news on TF1 on January 11, 2023. The François umbrella factory has still been present for over 140 years! Strong and resistant umbrellas for men, women and children and even parasols to protect against UV rays. The François have been manufacturers and repairers for 5 generations in Poitiers.…
Presentation of the François Umbrella Factory by the 4th and 5th generation
Here is a presentation of the François Umbrella Factory by the 4th and 5th generation, François Pierre and Lagardère Lilyan, following the Stars and Trades competition in the “Responsible” category for which we finished 1st craftsman in the department and 2nd in New Aquitaine .
Umbrellas creations
At François we have very old period materials. Our umbrella factory is over a century old, we can for example use old steel or baleen ribs, handles in ebony, horn, leather, plates and brass tips, needles made of bone or different metals as in the past. This allows us…
Frédérick Gersal at the Umbrella Factory
Every year Frédérick Gersal, journalist and history columnist, comes to visit us to expand his collection of François umbrellas! Indeed, an umbrella is an accessory that can match an outfit: “I must have 8 or 10, it needed one of each color, for a red bow tie, a red umbrella”. Who knows,…