Press Mentions

Standards Aim for Safer Umbrellas, Safer Beaches | ASTM Standardization News
Source: ASTM.org

I Used to Hate the Beach. Then I Got This Sturdy Umbrella.
Source: Wirecutter (NYTimes)

“It’s a very dangerous weapon.” New advice on beach umbrellas released
Source: Columbia WIS TV 10

Airborne Beach Umbrellas Can Pose Deadly and Dangerous Risks
Source: EIN Newswire and Orca Communications

New ASTM International Standard Covers Beach Umbrella Safety
Source: ASTM International

International standards organization approves new beach umbrella safety standard
Source: Seaside Retailer

New safety standard for umbrellas on the beach to help prevent injury or death
Source: ABC Action News / WFTS Tampa Bay

ASTM has published a new consumer safety specification for beach umbrellas and anchor devices, designated ASTM F3681-24.
Source: SGS.com

Beach and patio umbrella injuries treated at emergency departments
Source: ScienceDirect

Beach Umbrella Safety - Ed Quigley
Source: Ed Quigley

Beach umbrellas can be dangerous and deadly. What’s being done to make beaches safer?
Source: My Horry News

How to prevent a flying umbrella: new safety standards for deadly risk
Source: Fox13 Tampa Bay

‘It’s a very dangerous weapon’: New advice on beach umbrellas released
Source: WMBF News

New Safety Standards Implemented for Deadly Beach Umbrellas in NJ and NY
Source: Shore News Network

'Sand up for Safety' focuses on reducing beach umbrella injuries
Source: The Herald News

STAYING SAFE AROUND BEACH UMBRELLAS JUST BECAME AN OFFICIAL STANDARD
Source: Insider NJ

U.S. Implements New Beach Umbrella Standards to Combat Rising Accident Rates
Source: Travel and Tour World

The Best Beach Accessories of 2024
Source: TravelandLeisure.com