Cape Umbrellas SA

Cape Umbrellas SA is a Cape Town manufacturer and event supplier specialising in shade solutions since 1999. From its base in Salt River, the company designs and produces premium outdoor umbrellas and supplies gazebos for events, supported by a Rentals service and in-house branding. With offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg and a global footprint, they work with clients locally and abroad, combining South African manufacturing with international reach.

Gazebo rental forms a practical part of their events offering, giving organisers reliable, ready-to-use cover for outdoor functions. The range is geared to hospitality spaces, restaurants, corporate activations and private gatherings where smart weather protection and a tidy footprint are essential. Cape Umbrellas focuses on durable, attractive structures that complement guest areas and service points, helping create comfortable, shaded zones that hold up to frequent use.

Umbrellas are the core of the business and inform the quality standard applied to event shade. The portfolio spans Outdoor, Cantilever and Design umbrellas, with dedicated lines for Hospitality, Residential and Custom applications. A standout feature is the patented EasyLift system, a hidden, self lifting mechanism that allows effortless opening and closing without ropes, pulleys, pins or cranks. Umbrellas are wind tested in a state of the art wind tunnel, and the canopies use fabrics with ter repellent and antifungal coatings. Construction details include heavy duty, double joined seams, reinforced corners, PVC inserts and double stitching, all aimed at longevity and safe outdoor performance.

For brand visibility, Cape Umbrellas provides in-house digital printing and custom branding. They supply leading brands, restaurants and hotel groups with shade that doubles as signage, ensuring consistent colours, clear logos and neat finishes across multiple units. This capability supports everything from a single venue fit out to broader campaigns that require uniform branded shade across sites. Custom work extends to design umbrellas and tailored fabrics to align with hospitality design briefs.

Beyond rentals and manufacturing, the company offers a full range of accessories and service support. Clients can source umbrella covers and bases, including concrete and metal options, as well as protective covers that help extend service life between events or seasons. Parts are designed to be replaceable, and umbrella repairs are available, helping venues and event teams keep assets in circulation with minimal downtime.

Cape Umbrellas manufactures locally in a state of the art facility and is recognised for consistent quality and dependable delivery. The team exports to over 20 countries and produces at significant volume each year, reflecting robust processes that benefit South African event planners and hospitality buyers. Testimonials highlight ease of setup, stylish finishes and reliable performance, underscoring suitability for guest areas, pool decks, terraces and open air event sites.

The company’s services align with a broad mix of uses across corporate, hospitality, restaurants and residential settings. Whether the requirement is temporary cover through gazebo rental for an outdoor event, a uniform set of branded umbrellas for a restaurant group, or long term shade for a private space, Cape Umbrellas brings manufacturing expertise together with rentals and branding to deliver cohesive, durable solutions. Operating from Cape Town with a presence in Johannesburg and clients worldwide, they stand out for patented technology, material quality and a focus on ease of use in real event conditions.

Cape Umbrellas SA, established in 1999, specializes in high-quality outdoor umbrellas and gazebos. Based in Cape Town, they offer a range of products designed for durability and ease of use, including their patented EasyLift system for effortless operation.