Best Fabric Garden Parasols of 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the best material for a garden parasol?

When shopping for a parasol, you need to look for strong, rust-free and durable materials such as aluminium or fibreglass for the frame. The most important features of your frame are tilt and height adjustment. To open your parasol, we recommend the push style.

2. Which colour garden parasol is best?

In our case, warm tones like orange, red or a yellow parasol can energise a space, whilst a green, navy or a cloud blue parasol in lighter tones will create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The brighten and lighter a colour is - the happier and more optimistic you will feel.

3. Can you replace the fabric on a parasol?

Can you replace your outdoor umbrella fabric? Yes, you can replace it if your patio umbrella canopy is ripped, or the colour has faded. This is quite normal to happen in time due to heavy usage or exposure to direct sunlight, wind and rain. As your parasol ages with use, its canopy fabric will become dirty and damaged.

4. What is the best size parasol?

Determining what size parasol you need depends on what you want to shade. For a 6-person table, a 3.5-metre canopy is great. If you have a 4-person table to shade, you may want 3 - 3.3 metres. For a 2-person table, a 2-metre canopy could work well.