Yale University Umbrella Case Study

May 2025

inside print of Yale University umbrella is royal blue and navy blue

Umbrella Client: YALE UNIVERSITY

Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Founded in 1701, Yale is the third oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

The university umbrella will be given to major donors to Yale library and to employees as long service awards for 10+ years on the job. The umbrellas will be exclusive premiums. The artwork on the inside of the umbrella matches the artwork on the rug that appears in the prestigious Yale university library.

Product: City Walker Umbrella

Umbrella Project Features

The contemporary and sophisticated City Walker Umbrella was chosen to hold this artwork taken from this esteemed library’s rug that is a feature of the room. This artwork was digitally printed on the inside of the university umbrella on each panel then carefully constructed and sewn up on the umbrella fibreglass ribs.

The external panels of this walking umbrella are Pantone matched to Yale University’s blue with the subtle logo printed on two opposite panels.

The polished finish to his model of umbrella boasts a curved silicon handle and gun metal finish handle ring. The umbrella panels are Pantone matched with logo artwork

Each umbrella manufactured is rigorously checked for quality to ensure artwork is aligned, the inside artwork print is sewn meticulously consistent for the whole order and at each stage of production, the process is overseen and corrected if required.

 

Personalisation options for a university walking umbrella

Other options that Yale University could have opted for on their umbrella include a woven label on the inside of the umbrella. These can be any shape and size and can be sewn into the seam on the inside or outside of an umbrella as an additional branding opportunity or message.

The gun-metal coloured handle ring could have been engraved with a message to commemorate an anniversary or celebration.

Umbrella model options from The Umbrella Workshop

The Umbrella Workshop offer three models of umbrella. The Golf Umbrella, Walking Umbrella and Folding Umbrella.

Each umbrella model includes customisation options to suit your budget or lead time. It you need an umbrella quickly we’ll offer you a UK printed umbrella which we can turn around within 2-3 weeks. Customisation options are limited to a logo print on a UK manufactured umbrella, but if you have a slightly longer lead time then we can create a more bespoke umbrella, such as this umbrella manufactured for Yale University.

More premium bespoke umbrella customisation options include engraved handle rings, and umbrella carry cases. Both are great ways to include subtle branding. Personalised umbrella carry cases work well. For example, customising umbrella carry cases with a company logo. By doing this, the brand presence is evident, even when the umbrella is closed and being transported.

Along with customised branded umbrellas, we also manufacture bespoke bags. Find out more about our bags and complete your branded portfolio of merchandise with branded metalwork, drinkware and much more.

What We Can Do For You

Wurlin-The Umbrella Workshop are specialists in manufacturing bespoke umbrellas. We have facility to print umbrellas in the UK with a quick turnaround for delivery. Progressive and flexible, we work with creative agencies and brand owners to diligently explore concepts and develop custom branded solutions. Experienced in sourcing products with a global supplier reach, we are trusted partners to clients for innovative manufacture, structured project coordination and international distribution. Complete your branded portfolio of merchandise with branded bags, branded metalwork, branded drinkware and more. Other solutions we can help you with include fulfilment and pick and pack service.

“ Great quality umbrella from The Umbrella Workshop. The representation of our unique design has been perfectly replicated on a premium quality walking umbrella. We’re so happy with the service we’ve received from this team, they are exceptional, and we’ll be using them again.  ”

Christina W – Yale University

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