Makers of the North Carolina-born Shibumi Shade say they’re offering some upgrades this season to their ubiquitous beach shelters. If you’ve been to the beach in the past five years ...

Why it matters: In just a matter of a few years, the Shibumi Shade has become one of the hottest outdoor brands in the country, selling hundreds of thousands of its lightweight wind-powered sun ...

SHIBUMI SHADE BEACH CANOPY: Beach time just got better with the Shibumi Shade. Ideal for groups of 3-6 people, the Shibumi Shade provides 150 square feet of shade and UPF 50+ sun protection with ...

“It was difficult. We all three had full-time jobs, so we would sew the Shibumi Shades in the evenings and on weekends,” Shibumi co-founder Dane Barnes said. Barnes said the idea to create a ...