PONGEE PONGEE- soft tissue with a spongy surface formed by so-called threads. shaped twist, on the surface of which there are various thickenings, loops, knots, etc. Cotton pongee (from cotton yarn), semi-silk (from a mixture of threads of cotton yarn and viscose silk) and silk (from threads of viscose silk) are produced.
Width of cotton and semi-silk pongee 65 - 95 cm, silk 85 - 98 cm. They produce smooth and patterned pongee: smooth - from two-color threads of the same color, and patterned - from threads of different colors, forming simple colored patterns (stripes, checks). The most beautiful is silk pongee. It has a pleasant silky shine, a relatively smooth surface and soft tones of color. Cotton pongee has somewhat dull colors and a rough surface that quickly becomes dirty.
Mostly women's and children's dresses are made from pongee. They wash pongee depending on the type of fiber from which it is made - like silk or like cotton fabrics. You need to keep in mind that the pongee shrinks when washed (see.
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PONGEE- (from the French eponge sponge) cotton or silk fabric with a rough (spongy) surface, with a multi-colored pattern in the form of patterned melange, checks, wide stripes, etc... Big Encyclopedic Dictionary
pongee- a, plural No m. (… Dictionary of foreign words of the Russian language
pongee- noun, number of synonyms: 1 fabric (474) ASIS Dictionary of Synonyms. V.N. Trishin. 2013… Synonym dictionary
pongee- a, m. éponge f. sponge. 1. outdated Turkish lip. 1747. LK 898. 2. Loose fabric for a dress made from shaped twist yarn, having a rough surface, as if covered with knots. BAS 1. Lex. TSB 2: epo/nj... Historical Dictionary of Gallicisms of the Russian Language
pongee- (from the French éponge sponge), cotton. or silk fabric with a rough (spongy) surface, with a multi-colored pattern in the form of patterned melange, checks, wide stripes, etc. * * * EPONGE EPONGE (from the French eponge sponge), cotton or ... encyclopedic Dictionary
Pongee- 1. Fancy yarn, twisted from multi-colored threads, usually white and black or dark. 2. Cotton (sometimes silk) fabric made from shaped twist yarn, has a low density. Thanks to looped yarn, E. produces... ... Encyclopedia of fashion and clothing
Pongee- m. 1. Loose cotton or silk fabric with a rough, spongy surface. 2. decomposition Products made from such fabric. Ephraim's explanatory dictionary. T. F. Efremova. 2000... Modern explanatory dictionary of the Russian language by Efremova
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Of course, the best umbrellas are made in France and Japan. If you are concerned about the authenticity of the “made in France” sign or the low cost, then you can take a closer look at the quality of your future purchase, because the umbrella should serve you for many years!
Read below adviсe How to choose a women's umbrella without making a mistake.
The main nuances of choosing an umbrella based on design, handle, dome material, etc.
- Think about which umbrella you want to choose: folding or cane?
The foldable rain guard takes up less space in your bag. It can be folded, significantly reducing in size - but the more folds, the higher the likelihood of defects in the future. A cane, on the contrary, can be a durable purchase, because there are no joints on its parts. In addition, it is wider than the folding model, and, thanks to its mushroom shape, better protects against windy rain.
- Mechanical or automatic umbrella?
Decide on the design. It can be mechanical (manually controlled), automatic (both folded and closed with a button) and semi-automatic (opened with a button, closed manually). A simple design lasts longer, so a mechanical umbrella is considered more reliable. At the same time, the automatic model is more convenient to use.
- Spokes - steel, aluminum, fiberglass?
You should take a close look at the material of the spokes on the umbrella. Steel spokes will not twist in a strong wind, but may make the umbrella slightly heavier. Aluminum ones do not overload the structure and are quite reliable in maintaining the shape of the dome. You may also be surprised by fiberglass knitting needles, which are widely used in cane-type models. They have optimal elasticity and endurance. A large number of spokes does not matter - it will only be noticeable in the perfect roundness of your umbrella. But the needles should be attached to the fabric in several places so that the wet fabric does not sag.
- Umbrella rod – which one to choose?
The cane umbrella rod has no particular preference in either shape or material. But with a folding umbrella it’s a different story! Choose the most versatile rod and check the reliability of its joints by gently rocking it in different directions. If the connections are not loose, the umbrella is reliable!
- Is the umbrella handle plastic or wooden?
How to choose the right umbrella for long walks? Pay attention to the handle! Plastic is the worst option, because if dropped, it can break or be scratched. Ideally, a wooden handle painted with clear varnish. It will not fade over time, and the paint will not fade onto your palms.
- How to choose an umbrella based on its covering?
Nylon, polyester, pongee or polyester with added Teflon? Nylon shrinks quickly after getting wet and fades. Pongee is similar to raincoat fabric, wear-resistant and repels moisture well. Polyester perfectly repels rain due to a special impregnation that disappears over time. The best option is polyester with Teflon. It provides excellent protection against water, is durable, soft and thin compared to pongee.
In recent days, the weather has not spoiled the residents of Central Russia with sunshine. The most useful item in this rainy weather is an umbrella. Upon closer examination, it turns out that when choosing this seemingly simple accessory, many subtleties and nuances should be taken into account.
The umbrella can be folding and cane. The cane has a simple and reliable design, therefore, it is very durable - the fewer “knees” on the umbrella leg, the greater the likelihood that it will not come loose. Straight spokes make the cane's dome stiffer and more rounded. But folding ones are more comfortable to wear.
Cane umbrellas are usually opened with a button and closed manually. Folding umbrellas have more options. Some can only be operated by hand, while others require you to manually extend the handle and the canopy will open on its own. There are machines that open with a button, and double machines that close with a button.
If you are hesitating between a folding umbrella and a cane umbrella, leave your doubts and buy both. A convenient, small umbrella will fit into your bag and can be carried with you at all times in case of bad weather. The other umbrella will be a spare for special occasions. It can be a classic cane umbrella, matching your favorite raincoat or a neutral color.
The umbrella should be light. They don't make steel umbrellas anymore, which is good news. The lightest umbrella weighs no more than 200 g; its frame is made of light but durable aluminum and fiberglass. Such umbrellas are not afraid of any wind, because the spokes will bend, but will not break.
The smallest umbrellas are no more than 18 cm long, they fold in four, but their dome size is very large, about 106 cm in diameter. The length of the spokes of such umbrellas is 50-60 cm. The length of the spokes of walking umbrellas is 75 cm, which allows you to walk in the rain together with a friend. Children's umbrellas have a spoke length of about 45 cm.
When buying an umbrella, check whether the fabric is well stretched on the knitting needles and how exactly it is attached. If only with threads, then put the umbrella aside. If the attachment point is covered with special caps, you can take it. And if the knitting needles are made of stainless steel with titanium coating, and the ends are made of carbon fiber, then rest assured that such an umbrella is not afraid of any hurricane.
Usually, when making umbrellas, they use polyester made to look like silk or satin, or rougher and tougher nylon. Polyester is a synthetic polyester fiber that is particularly versatile: light-resistant, stain-resistant, and moth- and germ-resistant. This fabric is not dyed; it is made from multi-colored threads. This umbrella will last a long time and looks beautiful.
Expensive umbrellas can be made from fabric with the addition of cotton. If you can see the weave of the fabric in the light, then cotton has been added to the polyester. This is not a sign that the umbrella will leak; on the contrary, such an umbrella is even more reliable.
Pongee is a cotton or silk fabric with a rough (spongy) surface and a multi-colored pattern. The name comes from the French word for "sponge". On the dome of an umbrella made of pongee, water turns into droplets and rolls off, but the umbrella itself remains dry. This fabric resembles a raincoat.
The French figured out how to impregnate an umbrella with Teflon to ensure high-quality drainage of water. Teflon-impregnated domes are softer and thinner than eponge ones.
Typically, dark colors cast a gloomy shadow on the face, so designers came up with “double-layer” umbrellas: a cool-toned top, a warm-toned interior, and chameleon umbrellas. They change tone depending on the lighting.
Traditionally, French and Japanese umbrellas are considered the highest quality and fashionable. The manufacturer's brand name can be on the handle, on the dome, on the button. The label attached to the branded umbrella always indicates the material from which the umbrella is made. If all this is missing, then such an umbrella is a fake.
Open and close the umbrella several times to make sure that the mechanism is well adjusted. With the umbrella open, check that the fabric is stretched well. The fabric of a folding umbrella is less stretched than that of a cane umbrella, but it should not sag. Otherwise, the water will not roll off, and over time the fabric will stretch even more. The spokes must be absolutely identical and form a dome of the correct shape.
Rock the umbrella from side to side. If the rod is secured well, the dome should not wobble. Check the reliability of the handle and cap on the top of the umbrella. For children's umbrellas, the ends of the spokes should be covered with plastic or wooden balls; a pointed peak at the top is unacceptable. The latch on the rod of a children's umbrella is made of plastic so that the child does not get his finger pinched.
To ensure that your umbrella lasts a long time, dry the umbrella completely open, do not cover it while wet. Ventilate your umbrella regularly. Do not place it at the bottom of the bag under heavy items, otherwise the knitting needles will quickly bend or break. Wash your umbrella as needed. To do this, just soak the umbrella in a half-folded position in warm soapy water, then open it and rinse it in the shower.
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Depending on the design of the umbrella, cane umbrellas are produced today, folding umbrellas - folding two times, three times and even four times.
The cane umbrella has a simple and reliable design, so it is very durable. The fewer knees on the umbrella leg, the more confidence that it will not come loose. The unjointed spokes make the cane of a cane umbrella rigid and more rounded than that of a folding umbrella. It is not only beautiful, but also convenient - water rolls off the canopy easily, and the umbrella dries faster.
Folding umbrellas are more convenient to carry than canes. Umbrellas with three or four folds can be carried in a handbag.
Folding umbrellas, on the other hand, differ in the way they open and close. There are umbrellas that have to be operated manually. There are semi-automatic machines, they have a handle that is manually pulled out, and then the dome is opened, which is already folded in a certain way and therefore does not bend upward. There are machines that can be opened by simply pressing a button. And finally, double machines. They not only open, but also close automatically.
Another requirement for umbrellas is lightness. Steel is already a thing of the past. Nowadays it is almost never used in the production of umbrellas. Today, ultra-light umbrellas weigh no more than two hundred grams, thanks to a frame made of lightweight but durable aluminum and fiberglass.
Cane umbrellas with fiberglass spokes are the most resilient, because such spokes can be bent any way you like, and they are not afraid of any gusts of wind.
The smallest umbrellas are no more than eighteen centimeters long. These umbrellas fold into four, but their dome size, despite its modest folded size, is very decent. The length of the spokes of such an umbrella is 50-60 centimeters.
The diameter of standard European umbrellas is 102 centimeters, but the umbrellas that are produced specifically for Russia are larger - 106 centimeters.
There are also walking umbrellas that are designed for two, because there are those who like to walk in the rain. The length of the spokes of this enlarged rain protector is 75 centimeters.
And, of course, there are also umbrellas for the little ones. The length of the spokes of a children's umbrella (like two peas in a pod similar to dad's or mom's) is 45 centimeters.
When buying an umbrella pay attention to whether the fabric is well stretched on the knitting needles, and also how it is attached to them. It’s bad if only with threads - it is necessary that the attachment points be closed with special caps.
Find out what material the frame is made of. Ideally, the spokes are made of stainless steel with titanium coating, and their ends are made of carbon fiber. This is what allows the umbrella frame to better resist the wind.
But the most important thing you need to pay attention to when choosing an umbrella is the material from which the dome is made. Typically, manufacturers use polyester made to look like silk or satin, or a rougher, stiffer nylon. In expensive umbrellas, the canopy may be made of polyester with the addition of cotton. To recognize such an umbrella, hold it up to the light. You will see the weaving of the fabric. But don’t think that such an umbrella will leak. He is very reliable.
Pongee.
The water does not stay on the dome: it turns into droplets and rolls off. This way the umbrella stays dry. Pongee umbrellas are produced by the Japanese trading company Three Elephants. This fabric resembles a raincoat.
Teflon impregnation.
A new trend in the umbrella market. The only country that has begun to use such material is France. Experts predict that all manufacturers will soon turn to this material. Water will roll off such an umbrella in the same way as from the previous pongee. In addition, Teflon-impregnated domes are much thinner and softer than pongee domes. Depending on the lighting, this umbrella changes shades.
Polyester.
These materials differ in that no paint is applied to them. They are woven from multi-colored threads.
The choice of pen, as well as the color, mainly depends on your taste. And also - on the thickness of the wallet. A wooden handle, of course, will be more expensive than a plastic one.
And one more thing: pay attention to the country of origin. The highest quality and fashionable umbrellas this season are French and Japanese. The logo adorns the umbrellas in many places: on one of the dome segments, on the handle, on the sewn-in label, on the button and strap. The material from which the umbrella is made must also be indicated. If all this is missing, this is a fake.
And about fashion. The cane is a classic that will always be relevant. Small folding umbrellas are the trend this season. As for color, now preference is given to pastel colors.
The main manufacturers of umbrellas: the Japanese company "Three Elephants", the domestic company "Umbrella", the English "G & W", the German "Happy Rain", the Dutch "Trust", the Italian "Poppler", "Almax", "Epsilon", "Top N.C"
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How to buy a men's, women's or children's umbrella?
Selling umbrellas is a complex matter and the seller cannot control all product defects, so when buying a men's or women's umbrella, you should not rush. First open and close it. Do this several times to make sure that the mechanism is perfectly adjusted. When the umbrella is open, it's time to check if the fabric is stretched well. It is clear that a folding umbrella has weaker fabric tension than a cane umbrella, and yet... If the fabric is too loose from the rain, it will stretch and sag even more. And even more so, any holes in the fabric are unacceptable. Now swing the umbrella from side to side. If the rod is tightly fastened, the spokes will not swing from side to side.
When buying a men's, women's or children's umbrella, pay special attention to all non-removable parts, check the handle, the cap on the top of the umbrella... They must hold tightly.
The spokes must be absolutely identical and form a dome of the correct shape.
If you are buying a children's umbrella, pay special attention to the safety of the design. The ends of the knitting needles must be covered with plastic or wooden balls. A pointed peak is not allowed on the top of the head. The latch on the rod of a children's umbrella is made of plastic. Then, in any case, he will not pinch the child’s finger.
If you have difficulty choosing a manufacturer, it is better to choose a well-known large company. If we talk about umbrellas, “Trust” (Holland), “Three Elephants” (Japan), “Balenciaga” (France) and “Prince” (Holland) have long proven themselves well in Russia. Domestic umbrellas are also not bad, but they are not very diverse.
In civilized countries, disposable umbrellas, which are designed to save a person who has forgotten a “real” umbrella at home, are sold very cheaply. In our market, such umbrellas made of short-lived fabric and with a mechanism that easily fails can be passed off as a durable item. Therefore, when choosing this important part of your toilet, contact large suppliers, trusted partners, focused on already well-known brands.
