We’re back AND this time we’re COMPACT! 

We launched KAZbrella, the world’s first ‘inside out umbrella’ on Kickstarter in 2015.  We were overwhelmed by the positive response.  Since then, we have been working to bring all the benefits you love from the Classic KAZbrella to the Compact KAZbrella. It’s the one you’ve been waiting for!

Using our patented reverse folding technology, we have engineered the KAZbrella Compact to open and close ‘inside out’ and fit straight into your bag!  

We have taken a lot of pride in the detail and quality of the KAZbrella Compact. Using 3D Printing to create numerous prototypes, we have tweaked our design to ensure the Compact both looks great and functions beautifully. 

In order to get the best performance from the frame, we used a combination of materials: steel, aluminium and fibreglass.

Patented Reverse Folding Frame  

Patented Self locking mechanism

What does that mean? Glad you asked.  

The patented locking mechanism is a unique feature of the KAZbrella Compact and Compact Plus. It closes the frame tightly with a CLICK, preventing the canopy from flopping open and rainwater dripping out. 

Reinforced Seams

Bias binding over the seams gives better strength and waterproofing.

Hydrophobic Coated Canopy

An average stick umbrella diameter is approx 99cm. Our Compact Plus has the added benefit of a large canopy in a compact size! 

There are many gimmicky umbrellas on the market and that is not what we’re about. We believe in innovation, engineering and intelligent design. 

Having a successful career as an aeronautical and offshore engineer, Jenan has applied his knowledge to his invention. Precise engineering and mathematical equations have been used to ensure the KAZbrella Compact outperforms a conventional umbrella whilst keeping its familiar aesthetics and usability. 

There are many patented features making up the KAZbrella Compact. The unique reverse folding mechanism is being patented.

KAZbrella Compact & Compact Plus come in a choice of 5 colours and are also available in our Designer Printed canopy. 

Choice of beautiful colours

Designer Print – ‘Fragments’

Our Designer Print:

Designed by Textiles Designer, Wendy Kazim, wife of the inventor! Wendy’s designs have been sold to the likes of Liberty London and John Lewis. Known for her signature geometric designs.

FRAGMENTS – has been uniquely designed for our Compact range. Inspired by interlocking shapes, the pattern is reminiscent of fragments of glass. 

We are very proud to be awarded the prestigious Spin Off Award for ‘outstanding performance in technology commercialisation for the original KAZbrella.

You spoke. We listened. 

We have been taking on all the feedback from our wonderful backers and supporters and applied it to the KAZbrella Compact & Compact Plus. Some changes:

Compact size – Ready to go straight into your bag. 

New colours and print – We’ve had lots of requests for many colours and designs and we love hearing your ideas. We’ve had our canopy fabrics custom dyed and our printed canopy has been designed by Textile Designer, Wendy Kazim. 

Ethical manufacturers –  Our manufacturers follow an ethical code of conduct.  They work with honesty and integrity and provide a good working environment for their employees.

We have learnt SO MUCH since our first crowdfunding campaign and have taken 6 years to collect and apply this knowledge to the compact. Coming from an engineering and design background, we had not appreciated how little we understood about the manufacturing, fulfilment and distribution side of the business. We are very excited now to be armed with the knowledge and experience we have gained and launch the compact into the world.

We have invested in developing and manufacturing the Compact and we are now very happy to say we have production ready samples.  

Now, all that we need is your help to get the KAZbrella Compact manufactured and delivered to you. 

Our Indiegogo funding will be used for:

• Manufacturing – To scale up our production. 
• Packaging – We are designing and sourcing packaging to keep your KAZbrella safe  on its journey to you.  
• Distribution – To ensure the delivery is quick and efficient.

And if we want to dream big (which we do), we would love to scale up our production to imagine that one day the KAZbrella will replace the umbrella, because 

KAZbrella is the way umbrellas should have been. 

KAZbrella is a family business.  Truly! 

Jenan (Father) –  The Inventor – With a background in Aeronautical and Marine Engineering, he is the brains behind the mechanics of the patented KAZbrella Compact, Compact Plus and Classic.

Wendy (Mother) – Textile Designer

Zara (Daughter) – Office Manager

Riann (Daughter) – Creative Director 

Max (Son-in-law) – Videographer 

We do as much as possible in-house, utilising our range of knowledge and skills and importantly learning all the time.  

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT THE ORIGINAL KAZBRELLA…

…19” of rain and climbing, and I have used your umbrella when venturing out in the neighborhood to witness the widespread flooding and significant wind gusts.  Your creation has performed flawlessly.  Thank you for creating such a useful and amazing product.

Robert in Texas, USA

So all in all, you have one very happy customer here and it will be a joy to use my Kazbrella! Love it, love it, love it. Did I say I loved it??!

Cassandra in Winchester, England

I was amazed just how well built and strong it was as there was not even a quiver in very strong wind.  I walked through a Park which was quite open with very little shelter but the KAZbrella never faltered at all.

Alan in Thurso, Scotland

So glad I bought the original…a Kazbrella. Love it. Would recommend the Kazbrella to anyone.

Sue in Australia

INDUSTRY PRAISE FOR THE ORIGINAL KAZBRELLA

Gizmodo – KAZbrella is one of the 20 most innovative Kickstarter Campaigns.

Kelly Hoppen (‘Dragon’ / Interior Designer) – “I think this is brilliant because getting into a car with my hair when it’s raining I’ve often wished it would go the other way.”

Jem Stansfield (Presenter of Bang Goes the Theory)

“The ‘inside out umbrella’ was one of my favourite inventions. It came together with a moment of mechanical inspiration and works beautifully well!”

Ben Redhead (Buyer for Firebox.com)

“You’ve made me feel like a complete idiot for using a normal umbrella.”

Duncan Bannatyne (‘Dragon’ / Entrepreneur)“I really really want one.”

Angus Rankine (Entrepreneur)“It’s a superb example of some reverse engineering”

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