Shade Australia: Leaders in supply of Gazebo, Sunshade and Shades

Market umbrellas usually refer to a lighter-style umbrella designed to be movable.  They are most often made from timber and have a central pole.  Patio umbrellas tend to be made  from aluminium but with very similar features to market umbrellas.  Both are well suited for use in cafe's, restaurants and for the home.  This style of umbrella is also often referred to as a Shelta umbrella or garden umbrella.

Browse the range below and see which style best suits your requirements.  If you're not sure or need more information, give us a call, 1800 155 233 or zing us an email.

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Cantilever or Sidepost umbrellas are very popular for pool shades as outdoor sunshades.  Often referred to as offset umbrellas, side umbrellas, Ultrashade or giant umbrellas and awnings, these outdoor umbrellas are almost essential now in our hot sun.

Sidepost Classic Umbrella:  Top of the range, made-to-order umbrella.  Available in a wide range of sizes and colours.  Usually suited to courtyards, pool umbrellas, and outdoor entertaining and living.  See why this umbrella has been an Australian favourite for over 15 years with thousands installed Australia wide. 

The Cressida:  A mid-price, mid-size cantilever umbrella. Refined design with light and tilt feature.  A quality tilting umbrella at an affordable price.

Sundance Giant Umbrella:  Our biggest sidepost or cantilever umbrella.  Up to 5 metres across.  With a high quality shade cloth canopy offering up to 99% UV protection, this Giant Umbrella is the perfect pool or outdoor sun shade.

These larger umbrella are well suited to applications where permanent or semi permanent shade is needed. Very popular in restaurants, cafe and resorts our commercial umbrellas are fully Australian made and designed to withstand the elements. 

Café & Courtyard Umbrellas:  Our stylish mid-range market umbrellas perfect for cafes restaurants where semi-permanent shelter is needed or for your home where a really classy market or patio umbrella is what you’re looking for.

Commercial Umbrellas:  Often also referred to as Architectural umbrellas, Ultrashades, or wind-rated or permanent umbrellas.  Each umbrella is made-to-order allowing you to select the perfect size, shape and style.

Heavy Duty Umbrellas:  Identical to our commercial umbrellas except for the canopies.  Here we use a canvas fabric instead of PVC.  Very popular in homes and resorts in place of pergolas or gazebos.
 
Market umbrellas usually refer to a lighter strength umbrella designed to be movable.  They are most often made from timber and have a central pole.  Patio umbrellas tend to be made more from aluminium but with very similar features to market umbrellas.

Café & Courtyard Umbrellas:  Our top of the line umbrella in this category.  Made-to-order quality and perfect for cafes restaurants where semi-permanent shelter is needed or for your home where a really classy market or patio umbrella is what you’re looking for.

“Café Series” Market Umbrellas:  Square Umbrellas are the most popular but also available as an octagonal umbrella.  These sun shades umbrellas are built for hard work in cafes and restaurants.  Screenprint them with you café or company logo.

Shelta “Riviera” Rectangular Umbrella:  We love this big umbrella.  It has many of the best features of a quality patio umbrella – including a great price!!

Shelta “Seville” Timber Umbrella:  A large timber market umbrella at a very good price.  The perfect garden umbrella.

Shelta “ShadeMax” Market Umbrella:  Premium quality Australian made market umbrella.  Aluminium frame and high quality acrylic canvas canopy.  Ideal for commercial applications and absolutely perfect for home. 

Shelta “Terrazzo” Timber Umbrella:  Top of the range timber market umbrellas.  Square and octagonal shapes, plantation timber frames, stainless steel fittings, Sunbrella acrylic canvas canopies. 

Golf and promotional umbrellas are often referred to as windproof umbrellas, rain umbrellas, folding umbrellas, advertising umbrellas, and often as Parasols.  Our White Umbrellas are also popular for wedding umbrellas.

Very important for your umbrella is a stable umbrella stand or umbrella base.  Our granite bases are popular and our Delux steel bases are a necessity for cafes and restaurants.  Heavy vinyl weight bags are also popular to ensure umbrellas are stable in breezy conditions.

Often referred to by their brand-name of Paraflex umbrellas or Prostor P3 these innovative umbrellas are relatively new to Australia.  The side mount arm attaches to a wall or pole giving great flexibility to rotate the umbrella into the perfect position.