OKPOW 600D Oxford waterproof patio umbrella cover with zip – for ~Ø 300 cm offset umbrellas, black

The essentials

If you’ve ever pulled your patio umbrella out after a rainy spell, you’ll know the annoying bit: even “covered” outdoor furniture can still end up damp, dusty or streaked. This OKPOW parasol cover is built to help solve that, using 600D Oxford fabric with a waterproof, PU-coated finish and a zip entry to make fitting more straightforward.

On paper, it’s the kind of cover that works best when you want reliable day-to-day protection in typical garden weather rather than something ultra-technical for storms. It also looks aimed at offset (market-style) umbrellas, not cantilevered designs, so it’s worth checking the shape you actually own before you commit.

What matters most for buyers

The headline features are pretty practical: waterproofing, UV resistance, and protection against wear. The fabric is described as strong against rip damage and sunlight, with a note that it won’t shrink, fade or deform. That matters because a lot of covers feel fine at the start but loosen, warp or go brittle over time.

It also has a drawstring rope at the bottom. That’s a small detail, but it’s the difference between a cover that just “sits there” and one that stays in place when there’s some wind around. If you’re in a place where garden furniture gets gusts, this is one of those features you notice quickly.

And because it’s designed for easy care, the cleaning approach is simple: hose it down and let it dry in the sun before the next use. There’s also a storage bag included, which helps if you don’t want it living on the floor all year.

Key size fit and compatibility (worth double-checking)

This cover is supplied with a stated size: 170cm high x 27.5cm wide at the top / 33.5cm wide at the bottom. It’s described as suitable for offset market umbrellas with diameters listed as 2m, 2.2m, 2.3m, 2.4m, 2.5m, 2.7m, 2.8m and 3m.

However, it’s explicitly not suitable for cantilevered umbrellas any size. That limitation is important. Cantilevered umbrellas tend to have different arm geometry and anchor points, so a “fits most” cover can end up too tight, too baggy or rubbing in the wrong places.

Tech specs

• Type: Parasol/umbrella cover
• Fabric: 600D Oxford fabric (PU coated, waterproof)
• Dimensions: 170cm (H) x 27.5cm (W top) / 33.5cm (W bottom)
• Colour: Black
• Features: Zip closure, waterproof, UV resistant, windproof drawstring rope, rip resistant
• Suitable for: Offset market umbrellas around the stated diameter range (including ~3m)
• Not suitable for: Cantilevered umbrellas (any size)

What you’ll notice day to day

When it goes well, the experience is pretty straightforward: the zip helps you close it up properly, and the drawstring rope at the bottom gives you a more secure hold. In real garden use, that translates to less flapping and fewer moments where the cover slides around after a windy afternoon.

For day-to-day protection, it’s also the sort of cover you can realistically leave on outdoors during messy weather, because it’s designed to resist both rain and UV exposure. That “won’t shrink, fade or deform” line is one of the more reassuring claims in the description—covers can look fine in photos but degrade fast once exposed.

Still, take a small limitation into account: it’s a cover, not a guarantee against every scenario. If you get frequent extreme conditions, you may still need to check it now and then to make sure it’s seated correctly.

How to use it (quick, practical example)

Imagine you’ve just closed the umbrella for the week after a wet weekend. You’d lay the cover over the umbrella, align it so the zip section sits where it should, then zip it closed. After that, pull the drawstring rope at the bottom to lock the cover in place, which helps reduce flapping.

If it gets dirty, the care routine is low effort: rinse with water, then allow it to dry in the sun before storing. That’s the kind of process that actually fits into a normal garden routine.

Is it worth it?

Final verdict

You should consider buying this OKPOW umbrella cover if you have an offset market-style patio umbrella (including sizes in the stated diameter range) and you want a zip-up, waterproof, UV-resistant cover that also has a windproof drawstring at the bottom. It makes sense if you’re protecting the umbrella from rain and general outdoor grime, and you prefer something you can clean quickly.

You may want to skip it if your umbrella is cantilevered, because the product description says it’s not suitable for that style in any size. It may also not be the best match if you’re expecting a cover that “never needs checking” in extreme weather—no cover is truly hands-off.

Mini FAQ

FAQs

Is it suitable for a cantilever umbrella?

No. The description states it’s not suitable for cantilevered umbrellas of any size.

Will it handle rain and UV?

It’s described as waterproof and UV resistant, using PU-coated 600D Oxford fabric.

How do you clean it?

You can hose it down with water, then dry it in the sun before using it again.

Does it stay in place in wind?

It includes a drawstring rope at the bottom, designed to lock the cover so it’s less likely to be blown away.

What sizes does it fit?

It’s listed with dimensions of 170cm high and 27.5cm wide at the top / 33.5cm wide at the bottom, and it’s said to suit offset market umbrellas in the provided diameter range, including up to 3m.