The umbrella engineered for modern life

How it works

Rain-ready in seconds

01

Twist

Twist to unlock & release brollie

02

Flip

Flip around & attach with a twist

03

Pop

Pop it open & you’re ready to go

Battle of the umbrellas

We set out to make the best possible umbrella. And we’re yet to find one that compares.

  • Dry after use
  • WIND-RESISTANT
  • ACCOMMODATES TRACKING
  • OPTIONAL HANDLES
  • MODERN DESIGN
  • YES

  • YES

  • EASILY

  • YES

  • YES

  • DRY AFTER USE
  • WIND-RESISTANT
  • ACCOMMODATES TRACKING
  • OPTIONAL HANDLES
  • MODERN DESIGN

Gilley

  • NO

  • SOMETIMES

  • DIFFICULT

  • NO

  • SOMETIMES

  • DRY AFTER USE
  • WIND-RESISTANT
  • ACCOMMODATES TRACKING
  • OPTIONAL HANDLES
  • MODERN DESIGN

Other

1 billion brollies go to the landfill every year

( And we're here to change that )

AS SEEN ON

Founders' story

Hi, I'm Reid. Gilley was dreamt up, designed and tested in London.

After far too many long days going to and from Central London with soggy clothes, soaked belongings and rubbish umbrellas that don't work, I learned first-hand why 1 billion are tossed every year.

From the pub to the design studio, we've poured everything into engineering an umbrella for modern life.

Don’t just take our word for it

Frequently Asked Questions

Returns and refunds policy

90 Day Guarantee

We hope you love your Gilley, but if you don't we'll offer a 90 day money-back guarantee, no questions asked.

Our 90-day money-back guarantee is for umbrella purchases made through our website only, starting
from the date of order. Please note that to be eligible for a refund your item must not have physical damage to it caused by improper use.

2 Year Manufacturer Warranty

Your Gilley umbrella has a 2-year guarantee
commencing from the date of purchase. Our guarantee will cover free of charge any product faults, defects, and irregularities. It does not include damage due to improper use.

This guarantee does not affect your rights under statutory law.

How does it work?

It's simple. Twist to unlock, attach the handle then pop it open and let your Gilley do its thing!

Check out the "how it works" section on our home page for a quick video.

Will it blow inside out?

Unless you're out in gale force winds, you'll be good! Gilley is windproof up to 30mph.

We're so confident that we put a Gilley through a wind tunnel to test it out which you can watch here.

What are the handle options?

One handle just doesn't do it for us, so we decided to give you two as standard:

1) A regular sized umbrella handle, and 2) the case which screws onto the regular sized handle to create a longer, ergonomic handle.

Is it okay to keep the damp umbrella in the case?

The whole point of Gilley is to put the umbrella straight back into the case when you're going in and out of places in the rain.

We've got some tricks up our sleeve to stop mould: there's a hydrophobic coating on the canopy, meaning most of the water slides off before you store it away & a microfibre cap on top of the canopy to soak up any excess moisture. Pretty smart, right?

However, like anything that gets damp, we do recommend airing a damp umbrella when convenient, to keep it as fresh as possible. Preferably within 24 hours of use.

How big is the canopy?

98cm diameter, about the same as a regular sized umbrella canopy. Enough to keep a human sized person nice and dry.

What size and weight is the case?

Gilley is smaller, lighter and more compact than a typical 500ml reusable water bottle - you'll forget it's even there (until it rains).

For the specifics, the case is 25.5cm x 5.5cm and weighs 400g with the umbrella (about the same as other similar sized umbrellas).

What colours are available?

Right now it's black, but we'll be expanding the colour range as we grow. Give us a shout at hello@gilley.uk with any suggestions!

What makes Gilley better for the planet?

1 billion umbrellas end up in landfill each year, mainly because people purchase cheap umbrellas in a panic, which quickly break or are lost when they are left somewhere to dry.

Our focus has been on sustainability through durability - it's much better to produce something once that will last for years.

There are umbrellas on the market that use recycled materials, but it's hard to recycle beyond this. So, if these umbrellas break (which they inevitably do), the problem of waste is still there.

Can you deliver to my country?

We're constantly expanding the number of countries we ship to and are able to offer free delivery to many of those.

If we don't currently deliver to your country, please give us a shout at hello@gilley.uk and let's make it happen.

Do you offer co-branded Gilley's?

Yes, we've worked with companies of all sizes. Please get in touch at hello@gilley.uk and let's make it happen.

I'm interested in becoming a stockist for Gilley

That's awesome, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a note at hello@gilley.uk and let's speak.

I have a question, how can I get in touch?

We'd love to hear from you, please drop us a note at hello@gilley.uk and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.