Become a Glatz Retailer
Our network of retailers have been fully trained at our purpose-built training centre and showroom in Reading, gaining a deep understanding of Glatz parasols from top to bottom. With this extensive product knowledge and the value of how Swiss technology is applied by Glatz, customers will receive expert advice on choosing the correct parasol for their home and garden.
If you are interested in becoming an approved Glatz retailer in the UK then please contact us. The products shine with long-lasting performance and a host of benefits that can be explained and demonstrated to your consumers. The benefits of becoming a Glatz retailer with AEL include full sales training, POS displays and materials, demonstration models, technical support and after-sales from staff with high levels of technical knowledge and experience in the home and garden retail industry with Glatz.
GLATZ are the leading worldwide parasol expert.
GLATZ are a Swiss family company with more than 125 years of experience. As their exclusive UK partner, AEL is chosen and trusted by discerning customers as we offer the most comprehensive and innovative choice of parasols on the market. We currently work with 42 independent and group garden centres, showrooms displaying a range of Glatz parasols.
Features & Benefits
When it comes to Swiss parasol experts Glatz, there is a step-up in quality compared to other models. We supply centre pole and cantilever parasols of the highest quality that provide UV protection from the sun with UPF 50+ rating, available in a wide range of styles, sizes, colours, base options, LED lighting and protective accessories.
Here is why more and more retailers and consumers are choosing Glatz:

Colours & Fabrics
The higher the material class the better the light fastness and choice of colours
Class 5
- 100% acrylic, 300g/m2
- UPF 50+ protection against harmful UV rays.
- Highest colour lightfastness up to 700 days.
- Oil and water repellent, soil-resistant with anti-rot finishing.
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690
691
684
501
502
500
686
527
526
681
682
513
660
517
683
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679
695
530
659
685
515
Class 4
- 100% polyester, 250g/m2
- UPF 50+ protection against harmful UV rays
- Dirt-resistant with anti-rot finishing
- Colour lightfastness up to 350 days
408
461
476
422
420
453
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436
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439
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438
Class 2
- 100% polyester, 220g/m2
- UPF 50+ protection against harmful UV rays.
- Colour lightfastness up to 120 days.
157
151
162
123
127
138
150
Class 1
- 100% polyester, 180g/m2
- UPF 50+ protection against harmful UV rays.
- Colour lightfastness up to 40 days.
057
053
040
042
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Find A Retailer
To find your nearest retailer please search by the regions below. Our stockists are listed as such, but we advise you to contact them first if you have a specific product in mind.