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Knirps GmbH
The Inventor of the Pocket Umbrella In 1928, Hans Haupt invented, due to a war injury, the first telescopic umbrella and named it his "Knirps", which means "little Guy". A world renowned brand was born. Today, Knirps is a globally successful company, continuing to set standards in design, innovative technology and modern environmental responsibility. A worldwide repair service and a 5-year warranty across the entire product range underscore Knirps nearly 100-year commitment to quality. In addition to classic umbrellas, Knirps has also been successfully developing a range of stylish sun umbrellas since 2018. Knirps - for any weather. Since 1928.