Is a full body umbrella safe?

Can you see where you’re going?

Yes. The shield on a full body umbrella such as BrollyPod is clear all the way round, so you can see the pavement, traffic and people around you. Raindrops on the outside soften the view a little, the same way they do on a window.

To keep the clearest view:

• Wipe the shield with a soft cloth and a little mild soapy water from time to time.
• Don’t use abrasive pads, bleach or solvents, as they can scratch or cloud the shield.
• Let it dry fully before folding it into its sleeve.

Crossing roads

Treat crossings the way you would with a hood up: stop, look both ways properly and listen. Turn your head rather than just your eyes, so you look through the side of the shield. Rain on the shield can blur fast moving headlights, so give yourself a little more time than usual.

Walking in the dark

Drivers need to see you as much as you need to see them. Wear something bright or reflective after dark, and take extra care where street lighting is poor. Wet glare from headlights and shop windows makes everything harder to judge, with or without an umbrella.

Stairs, steps and kerbs

The shield hangs almost to the ground, with a small gap so you can walk. On stairs, steps and steep kerbs, slow down and hold the handle a little higher so the hem clears your feet. In a crowded station or on an escalator, gather the shield up and carry it like a normal umbrella.

Wind

A full body umbrella is fine in everyday British rain and breeze, and the weighted hem helps the shield hang low. The shield is a large surface though, so a strong gust pushes on it more than on a normal umbrella. When it gets windy:

• Hold the handle firmly with both hands if you need to.
• Angle the canopy into the wind.
• Close it if the gusts get too strong. No umbrella is made for storms.

Thunderstorms

Don’t use any umbrella in a thunderstorm. Go indoors or wait somewhere sheltered until it passes.

Children and storage

Keep the shield away from babies and young children, as you would with any plastic sheet. Store the umbrella in its sleeve, out of reach and out of direct sunlight.

Crowded pavements

A full body umbrella takes up a little more room than a normal one. On busy streets, give people space and gather the shield up when the pavement gets tight. You can let it down again once you’re clear.

Quick answers

Can you see through a full body umbrella?

Yes. The shield is clear on every side. Raindrops soften the view slightly, like rain on a window, so keep it clean and take extra care at crossings.

Is a full body umbrella safe in wind?

It’s fine in a breeze. In strong gusts, angle the canopy into the wind or close it, as you would any umbrella.

Can children use a full body umbrella?

BrollyPod comes in one size, with a 160 cm shield, so it will be too long for most children. Keep the shield away from babies and young children, as with any plastic sheet.