UV-protective parasols: Why they’re so handy in summer
As a Swiss umbrella manufacturer and co-owner of the Knirps® brand, Strotz has understood the requirements for innovative umbrellas for many years. With the Knirps Heat Shield® range, Strotz offers specially designed umbrellas with UV protection. They combine reliable protection from the rain with protection from the sun and heat, and are available from the Knirps online shop.
Shade on the go
Whether you’re out for a stroll through town, travelling, hiking or attending outdoor events – when there’s no natural shade, having your own portable shade is particularly handy.
This is where umbrellas with UV protection come into their own. They create a portable shaded spot, protect against direct sunlight and are easy to carry around.
In the summer of 2026, this trend will be particularly noticeable in Switzerland. Nau.ch, Blick, NZZ Bellevue, Tages-Anzeiger and SRF are reporting on the rising demand for umbrellas with UV protection. A dermatologist and the Swiss Cancer League are also highlighting the benefits of this additional sun protection.
Knirps Heat Shield®: 4-fold protection
Knirps Heat Shield® umbrellas with UV protection combine several protective functions in a single umbrella. They absorb at least 99.95 per cent of UVA and UVB rays and offer UPF 50+. At the same time, the temperature under the umbrella canopy can be reduced by up to 40 per cent. The special Heat Shield coating also reduces glare from bright sunlight.
The Knirps Heat Shield® thus offers four protective functions: UV protection, heat protection, anti-glare protection and rain protection.
An umbrella for sun and rain
The particular advantage of an umbrella with UV protection is that it isn’t just for sunny days. The Knirps Heat Shield® offers protection from the sun and heat, whilst also coming in handy when it starts to rain. This means you don’t have to choose between sun and rain protection. An umbrella for all weathers!
Discover the Knirps Heat Shield®
The summer of 2026 showed just how great the need for shade and sun protection can be when out and about. The Knirps Heat Shield® umbrellas with UV protection offer a practical solution, combining protection from the sun, heat and rain in a single umbrella.
Discover the Knirps Heat Shield® umbrellas in our Knirps online shop at www.knirps.ch!