After the second world war, new technology brought improved umbrella designs to the market, such as the telescopic folding model, as well as waterproof nylon, polyester, and plastic covers.
Pärast Teist maailmasõda toodi turule vihmavarjud, millel olid sellised uued tehnoloogilised täiustused nagu teleskoopvoltimise süsteem ning veekindlast nailonist, polüestrist ja plastikaadist kattematerjal.