Abstract: An umbrella construction is provided which consists of a central rod and a canopy adapted to be supported thereupon. A plurality of ribs are pivotally connected to the support and a plurality of struts are pivotally connected between the central rod and the respective ribs. Nylon fixtures are employed for pivotally receiving the proximal ends of the struts and ribs with respect to the central rod. A further Nylon fixture is provided for pivotally connecting each strut to its associated rib. The ribs are provided with fixtures at the opposite extremities thereof for purposes of engaging the canopy and for purposes of pivotally engaging the Nylon fixture on the central rod. The ribs and struts are fabricated from fiber glass consisting of strands of fiber glass embedded in a polyester resin matrix.