California Umbrella, Inc. Has been producing high quality patio umbrellas & frames for over 65 years. The California Umbrella trademark is immediately recognized for its standard in engineering & innovation among all brands in the United States. As a leader in the industry, they strive to provide you with products & service that will satisfy even the most demanding consumers. Their umbrellas are constructed to give consumers many years of pleasure. Their canopy designs are limited only by the imagination. They are dedicated to providing artistic, innovative, fashion conscience & high quality products for all of your customer needs. Quite simply the most innovative design for the future of commercial grade umbrellas is the all fiberglass version of the classic market style. The entire frame is made of high durability fiberglass, making this the most weather resistant frame on the market. The traditional 9' canopy is tailor made for outdoor dining, providing excellent coverage & substantial shade. Real flexibility is an umbrella that blocks the sun, resists the elements, & opens up the possibilities for your outdoor space. The Sunbrella fabric is the best choice in the outdoor industry- durable, easy to maintain & UV safe. This type of fabric is water-repellant & through research, it has been proved that the fabric providesup to 98% protection against harmful UV rays. The darker the color of the fabric- the stronger the protection. You can use Sunbrella fabrics for as many years as you please & still get the same Degree of protection as the first day you bought it. Awarded "seal of Recommendation" by the skin Cancer foundation, Sunbrella fabric is simply the best you can get. Please note that all umbrellas are sold without the base. The base can be purchased separately.