The Brelli is more than just a fashion statement. The Brelli is an eco umbrella that is handmade using fully sustainable materials. Materials used for construction include renewable bamboo, Elderberry wood handles, BRELLIX film canopies, organic cotton string and carrying case, natural rubber gum, and biodegradable PVC.
Not only do you feel fabulous carrying it, you reap all the benefits. The Brelli provides superior rain and sunshade protection, blocking 99% of UVA/UVB rays. It also withstands winds up to 40 mph.
What’s most impressive about the Brelli is it’s near non-existent carbon footprint. The Brelli is designed to biodegrade in aerobic and anaerobic landfill environments. Thus, in an aerobic landfill it will biodegrade as twigs and leaves do. Meanwhile, in an anaerobic landfill it will biodegrade into biogas, which is a mixture of gases produced by the breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. The collected biogas resulting from the Brelli is typically recycled into energy to sustain the landfill. So ultimately, the energy produced from the harvested biogas will recoup more than 90% of the energy used to create the Brelli!
Though as impressive as the Brelli is, there are some cons. The biggest con is the price. Brelli’s are quite costly priced upwards to over $115. Most consumers won’t want to make such a huge investment into an umbrella. However, it’s definitely more of an investment towards the environment. Yet, another con is the size. The Brelli isn’t the most compact. It’s not available in a foldable, compact size so you won’t fit this one into your purse.
Overall, despite the cons, the Brelli has nonetheless accomplished something revolutionary. The Brelli is still more than a fashion statement. The Brelli is where high fashion meets environmentally responsible to produce a beautiful product that is destined to inspire the creative eco-consciousness to expand.
