Glatz · Parasols
Alexo by Glatz
Designer · Glatz design team, Frauenfeld
Types · Center-pole parasol
About the collection
Alexo is the classic center-pole parasol in the Glatz programme, a piece engineered for the residential terrace and the small hospitality table where a cantilever frame would over-scale the setting. The pole is turned from FSC-certified Swiss ash, sealed against weathering and warm to the hand; the ribs are extruded marine-grade aluminum, riveted to a stainless hub. Opening is by manual crank and cable, a deliberately quiet mechanism that holds tension across the canopy without the strain of a pulley.
The canopy is cut from Sunbrella solution-dyed acrylic or comparable water-repellent canvas, with double-stitched seams and a vented crown to release wind load. Three formats cover the standard residential brief: round Ø200 cm, round Ø220 cm, and square 210×210 cm. Specified for the long terrace, the dining table by the pool, the courtyard where a fixed structure is not wanted.
Designer
Frauenfeld, Thurgau. Glatz has been Swiss family-owned since 1885, originally a producer of agricultural canvas and umbrella ribs before specialising in commercial parasols and shade. Product development is in-house, run by the company's own engineering and design team rather than a named external designer.
The Alexo line sits in the center-pole half of the catalog, alongside the hospitality-grade Alu-Twist and the LED-illuminated Fortello range. All frames are engineered, machined and assembled in Switzerland.
The Alexo parasols sits within Glatz's permanent outdoor catalog, a position Glatz has held as a European specialty outdoor house with established US trade representation. Alexo is produced in specialty European outdoor materials matched to the brand's catalog tradition as part of Glatz's premium European outdoor programme, with the configuration designed by Glatz's in-house design team.
Glatz's parasols pieces are built around specialty European outdoor materials matched to the brand's catalog tradition. For US trade specifiers, this means Alexo carries the same material data sheets and US-trade documentation as the rest of the Glatz catalog: ASTM F1858 outdoor furniture compliance where applicable, fire-code classification on cushion components, and chain-of-shipment documentation supplied with the invoice. Bespoke fabric or finish substitutions are accepted on COM workflow with confirmed yardage at quote stage; see the Sunbrella and Outdura specifier reference for the workflow at the European factory.
Pricing for Alexo at US trade typically falls between on quote at US trade volumes, before fabric grade, finish premium, and consolidated freight. Lead time is 8-14 weeks from European factory to US port for standard configurations; bespoke dimensions, COM upholstery, or large hospitality volumes extend by 4-8 weeks. The collection is specified in US hospitality outdoor (boutique hotel terraces, resort pool decks, restaurant outdoor dining) and in premium residential outdoor (lake-house, pool-house, rooftop terrace) installations.
Standard Alexo configurations ship 8-14 weeks from European factory to US port. Bespoke dimensions or COM upholstery add 4-8 weeks. Hospitality projects above 50 pieces consolidate on a single container and follow the same standard timeline.
Yes. Glatz runs a verified US trade programme. Net trade pricing for Alexo is shared after qualification (designer of record, project scope) and is set under the Glatz non-disclosure agreement applicable to all premium European outdoor specifiers.
Most Glatz collections, including Alexo, accept COM upholstery and bespoke dimensions within manufacturer tolerance. See the FF&E procurement workflow for the full COM and bespoke sequence, including fabric yardage, factory shipping, and lead-time impact.
Premium European outdoor pieces share a common care pattern: quarterly rinse with clean water and mild soap, twice-yearly inspection of cushions and fittings, and off-season storage of soft goods in freeze-thaw climates. Structural elements (aluminum, FSC teak, steel) typically carry 5-10 year warranties; fabrics and cushions 2-3 years against UV and stitching. US service life on European premium outdoor is typically 15-25 years on structural elements and 5-10 years on cushions, with COM refresh extending the cycle. Documentation and warranty registration are supplied with the invoice at the trade tier.
Materials & finishes
Six material families across the standard Alexo programme.
Available sizes
Specified to the residential terrace and the small hospitality table. Bases sold separately.
Pole heights, base weights and canopy swatches on request. Request spec sheets
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