Topumbrella & PUMA: A Sustainable Partnership Forging the Future

A story of innovation, commitment, and environmental responsibility

The Beginning of a Green Journey

In the bustling world of sports accessories, where performance meets style, a quiet revolution has been taking place. At the heart of this transformation lies a partnership that exemplifies what sustainable business relationships can achieve – the collaboration between Topumbrella and PUMA.

For years, Topumbrella has served as PUMA's trusted long-term supplier for umbrellas, weathering storms both literal and metaphorical. But 2024 marked a pivotal moment in their relationship. When the owner of Topumbrella received an invitation to PUMA's exclusive "Sustainability Round Table Meeting" in 2024, it wasn't just another business meeting – it was a call to action that would revolutionize how they approach eco-friendly umbrella manufacturing.

Seated among industry leaders, suppliers, and sustainability experts, Topumbrella's leadership witnessed firsthand PUMA's unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. The discussions weren't merely about reducing carbon footprints or meeting compliance standards; they were about reimagining how business could be a force for planetary healing.

This meeting became the catalyst that would accelerate Topumbrella's own sustainability journey, transforming them from a traditional umbrella manufacturer into a pioneer of eco-friendly umbrella innovation, specializing in cutting-edge sustainable materials and processes.

Topumbrella's Commitment to Sustainability

Inspired by PUMA's vision and driven by their own environmental consciousness, Topumbrella embarked on an ambitious transformation. What emerged was not just a series of green initiatives, but a comprehensive reimagining of how eco-friendly umbrellas could be manufactured responsibly without compromising quality or performance.

1) Harnessing the Power of the Sun: Solar Energy Equipment

Recognizing that clean energy forms the foundation of sustainable manufacturing, the company invested heavily in state-of-the-art solar energy equipment.

These installations now power a significant portion of operations, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and dramatically cutting carbon emissions.

2) Revolutionary RPET Fabric: Creating the Ultimate Recycled PET Umbrella

Topumbrella's adoption of RPET fabric exemplifies turning waste into opportunity, producing what is arguably the finest recycled PET umbrella on the market.

Every yard of RPET fabric represents plastic bottles diverted from landfills and oceans, while delivering excellent water resistance, durability, and color retention.

3) 85% PCR ABS Material: Redefining Umbrella Components

Handles, ribs, and structural parts incorporate 85% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) ABS, maintaining strength and reliability while reducing environmental impact.

4) Nature's Innovation: Straw Plant-Based Materials

Wheat and rice straw—often discarded—are repurposed into sustainable raw materials, reducing plastic use and creating value for agricultural communities.

5) A Garden of Sustainable Materials

• Bamboo: fast-growing, antimicrobial, excellent strength-to-weight.
• Coffee Bean Residue: spent grounds transformed into durable composites.
• Agricultural Crops: crop residues engineered into high-performance materials.
• Melon Seed Composites: lightweight yet robust components.
• Coconut Fiber: natural reinforcement and water resistance.
• Animal Fiber Integration: responsibly sourced fibers for natural water-repellency.

6) Chemical-Free Protection: PFC FREE & PFOA FREE

Topumbrella eliminated PFCs and PFOA from water-repellent finishes, investing in R&D to deliver protection without “forever chemicals.”

7) Packaging with Purpose: Green Packaging Solutions

Recyclable materials, minimized waste, and clear recycling guidance—often using the same sustainable inputs as the umbrellas themselves.

8) Measuring Impact: The Higg Index Implementation

Using the Higg Index, Topumbrella evaluates environmental and social impact across the value chain, enabling transparency and continuous improvement.

The Ripple Effect: Impact Beyond Umbrellas

From supporting agricultural communities to reducing ocean plastic, Topumbrella proves traditional manufacturing can evolve without sacrificing quality or profitability. Employees feel proud, customers align with their values, and partners like PUMA benefit from shared sustainability vision.

Looking Forward: The Future of Sustainable Manufacturing

Research continues into advanced bio-based materials, closed-loop recycling, and carbon-negative processes—expanding the partnership’s positive impact.

Conclusion: More Than Just Umbrellas

This is a story about partnership and stewardship. Each PUMA eco-friendly umbrella embodies Topumbrella’s transformation—from solar-powered roofs to recycled PET canopies and plant-based components—delivering chemical-free protection for people and planet.

The Topumbrella × PUMA collaboration shows that environmental responsibility drives innovation and business success. The next time you see a PUMA eco-friendly umbrella, remember: you’re seeing the future of sustainable manufacturing—one raindrop at a time.

This blog post celebrates the ongoing partnership between Topumbrella and PUMA in their shared commitment to environmental sustainability. Through innovation, dedication, and collaborative spirit, they continue to prove that business success and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.