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Entrust your wish to a shooting star

Lie down on the lawn in the clear air and look up at the night sky with a ray of light. For some reason, the day I saw a shooting star, even if it was just for a moment, remains in my heart even now as an adult. The T.220 SHOOTING STAR, a one-touch folding umbrella for both rain and shine, has a design depicting stars falling in the night sky that will remind you of that day every time you unfold the umbrella. The German umbrella maker Knirps and the Japanese fabric maker NUNO produced this product under the theme of "thinking about the universe."

"I want to go to the moon." Everyone has a longing for space at least once. What we, who live on the earth, always feel is the "universe", which is infinitely large and infinitely expansive. An umbrella that makes you feel like you are in the universe, where you can enjoy drawing various thoughts by superimposing your dreams.

Knirps × NUNO

The textile was designed by NUNO, who has been leading Japanese textile design for over 30 years with a unique style that combines new materials and techniques from Japan's dyeing and weaving production areas. Textiles made by NUNO are "words" beyond "words". Through textiles, we convey an indescribable richness of information, such as "the breath of the present age," "the scent of time-honored tradition," "the warmth of a new sensibility," and "the feel of the future."

Since the creation of the world's first folding umbrella in 1928, KNIRPS, which has been loved by people all over the world and continues to be synonymous with folding umbrellas, has teamed up with a Japanese textile manufacturer to create the space that everyone longs for. I expressed the feeling of the world with an umbrella.

T.220 series with automatic open/close function

The Knirps T.220 series has an automatic open/close function for comfortable use. You can easily open it with one hand, so even if your hands are full with luggage, you can respond smartly to sudden rain. In addition, the troublesome folding of the cloth part can be closed with a single button, making it easy to store. In addition to adopting a lightweight yet flexible glass fiber for the rib, the shaft strength has also been improved compared to the conventional series, making it a structure that is even stronger against the wind. In addition, errors in joints between shaft joints have been reduced, improving operability. The storage bag can be pulled out quickly by putting your finger on the hook on the tip, and when you are done using it, you can easily open the zipper for easy storage. It's slim with a diameter of about 6cm when stored, but it's about 96cm in diameter when it's open, so it's safe and secure even on days when you have a lot of luggage or when you go out with a rucksack.

The fabric is treated with "ecorepel®", a PFC-free water and stain repellent coating that does not use environmentally harmful chemicals. Ecorepel® is not only eco-friendly, but it is also a highly functional material that is resistant to mud and water, has breathability and is resistant to friction. In addition to being particular about the selection of materials, it is the German-born KNIRPS that is devoted to convenience and safety.

The T.220 series is designed with safety in mind. The safety structure "safety system" that prevents the shaft from unexpectedly popping out is adopted, and the shaft will not return to its original length even if you release the stopper in the middle of pushing the shaft back. The T.220 SHOOTING STAR, a one-touch folding umbrella for both rain and shine, is made to be highly durable and will be a reliable ally even in situations where you cannot carry a long umbrella, such as when traveling or on business trips. Choose it as a gift for those who love to travel, or as a gift for a family member who always uses vinyl umbrellas.

Knirps when it comes to folding umbrellas

Just as staplers are called staplers and adhesive tape is called sellotape, Knirps in Europe means "folding umbrella". The world's first folding umbrella was born in 1928. Knirps was the world's first commercialization of what Mr. Hans Haupt of Germany devised as an "umbrella that fits in a pocket". Since then, it has been loved by many people for a long time and continues to run as a leading manufacturer of folding umbrellas.

Especially in my home country of Germany, when I look up a "folding umbrella" in a dictionary, it is so popular that it is written as "Knirps". The folding umbrellas produced by Knirps have attracted many people with their high quality, and even after many years have passed since their birth, they continue to run as the top manufacturer of folding umbrellas. In addition to its excellent functionality, it has also received high praise for its design. The secret to the long-lasting love of people around the world lies in the sincere stance of pursuing beauty as well as practicality.



T.220/TS.220/T.320/U.220 series auto open/close