The umbrella engineered for modern life

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How it works

Rain-ready. Bag-ready. 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

Sustainability

1 billion umbrellas end up in landfill each year. We’re putting an end to this by focusing on sustainability through durability - producing something once that will last for years - opting for high-quality, durable materials like an infinitely recyclable protective stainless steel case.

One Gilley saves 5kg of umbrella material waste.

To further maximise our impact, we’ve introduced an in-house Gilley recycling scheme, are certified carbon neutral and are in the process of becoming a B-Corp.

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Founders' story

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, we 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?

Gilley is windproof up to 40mph - as tested in an indoor skydiving facility and with commercial grade leaf blowers. Check our socials!

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 for unparalleled storage and convenience.

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.

However, like anything that gets damp, we do recommend airing a damp umbrella when convenient. 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!

Is the handle comfortable?

Yes! We've slimmed it down and also wrapped it in a silicone that feels nice to touch and is grippy.

What makes Gilley better for the planet?

1 billion umbrellas end up in landfill each year.

Our focus has been sustainability through durability - produce something once that will last for years. We've opted for high-quality, durable materials like an infinitely recyclable stainless steel protective case over plastic to achieve this longevity. One Gilley saves 5kg of umbrella material waste. Since the packaging is short lived, it is biodegradable.

It's hard for individuals to recycle umbrellas because they would have to separate all of the materials, which in practice rarely every happens. So, most umbrellas break or are lost and then end up in the landfill.

We have an in-house recycling programme, are certified carbon neutral and are in the process of becoming a b-corp.

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 check out our co-branding page for more info.

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.

Don't you sell the blue one I saw on Dragons' Den?

That was our v1 Gilley, which we've refined and improved since we filmed Dragons' Den. The version you see on our website is slimmer, sleeker, easier to use and more sustainable.

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.

Press

If you have a PR request, drop us a line at press@gilley.uk