Description
A folding beach chair rarely has to do everything — it has to do one thing well, and the same holds for a folding camping chair. This pair from Jiaxing Nanhu YONGLI Furniture Manufactory covers the two ways people actually sit outdoors: the single-seat recliner who wants to lie back and follow the sun, and the couple who want to sit in shade with a drink within reach. Model A is a six-position aluminum folding beach chair with solid wood armrests and an open-weave Textilene seat. Model B is a two-person folding beach chair with canopy, built on a steel X-frame and a centre console that doubles as a cooler.
Both are produced by an outdoor furniture manufacturer operating since 2002 in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, 90 km from Shanghai and Hangzhou. The factory ships more than 350 40HQ containers a year into more than 20 markets, with North America taking 45% of volume, Northern Europe 15%, Western Europe 14% and Southern Europe 10%. Buyers include Target in the United States, JJA in France and Takasho in Japan — accounts that specify folding beach chair programmes on fixed seasonal calendars, which is why the two models here share a folding logic and a carton discipline rather than a single silhouette.
The range exists because the category splits at the point of use. Resort and rental buyers want a chair that folds to a narrow bundle and survives being stacked and reissued; retail and promotional buyers want a chair that photographs well open, with a canopy and a visible cooler pocket. Model A answers the first brief, Model B the second, and both can ship in the same container under one purchase order. For a buyer assembling a folding camping chair programme, that means one supplier, one carton standard and one inspection routine across two price points — a reclining camping chair at the top of the range and a two-seat canopy model that also works as a folding beach chair for family use.
Key Features
- Six locked recline positions on Model A – the backrest indexes through six settings from upright to near-flat, so the same chair works for reading, eating and full sunbathing without a separate lounger.
- Textilene mesh seat and back in one continuous panel – a single black open-weave sheet runs from the top rail to the seat front, giving airflow under the back and eliminating the seams where stitched covers usually fail first.
- Solid wood armrests in a light honey tone – curved, rounded at the front end, and mounted on the frame rather than the fabric, so the arm carries load without stretching the seat panel.
- Scissor X-frame with a front cross-brace – a thick horizontal brace ties the two front legs together on both models, the detail that stops a folding beach chair from walking sideways when someone pushes up out of it.
- Integrated canopy on the two-seat model – a matching blue canopy sits on a white pole anchored behind the centre console, with a scalloped edge and white trim, shading both seats without a separate umbrella base.
- Centre console with a flapped cooler compartment – an insulated storage box between the two seats, sized for cans and ice, closed by a flap so contents stay put when the chair is carried.
- Three cup holders in total – one moulded holder in each outer armrest plus one at the front of the console, so neither user has to put a drink on the sand.
- Matching carry bag with a long shoulder strap – Model B folds into a vertical bundle that drops into a same-colour Oxford bag, which is what turns it into a genuine folding camping chair for the car boot and the campsite rather than a patio fixture.
- One-piece carton for Model B at 42 × 15 × 62 cm – the folded footprint is confirmed on the shipping carton itself (model code AH-B102, 1 PC per carton), which is unusually tight for a two-seat canopy chair.
Specifications
| Parameter | Model A — Six-Position Recline Chair | Model B — Double Canopy Chair |
|---|---|---|
| Product code | YL six-position aluminum folding beach chair | AH-B102 |
| SPU reference | 1601471930778 | 1601397226825 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Steel |
| Seat / back material | Black Textilene open-weave mesh, one continuous panel | 600D Oxford cloth with black piping |
| Armrest | Curved solid wood, light honey tone | Fabric-wrapped, moulded cup holder |
| Seating capacity | 1 | 2, joined by a centre console |
| Recline | 6 locked positions | Fixed recline angle |
| Canopy | Not fitted | Integrated, on white pole, scalloped edge with white trim |
| Storage | — | Centre console with flapped cooler compartment plus hanging two-pocket mesh pouch |
| Cup holders | Not fitted | 3 (one per outer armrest, one on console) |
| Carry bag | Not supplied | Matching Oxford bag with long shoulder strap |
| Folded | Yes | Yes |
| Mail / e-commerce packing | Not used | Accepted |
| Carton size | Confirmed at quotation | 42 × 15 × 62 cm |
| Pieces per carton | Confirmed at quotation | 1 |
| Brand | YL | YL |
Materials & Finish
- Model A frame: aluminum tube in a matte charcoal / pewter finish, with circular pivot hinges and black joint caps at every fold point — aluminum keeps this folding beach chair light enough to carry one-handed while staying corrosion-resistant at the coast.
- Model A seat: black Textilene in a fine open weave, run as one panel across seat and back so the load path is continuous and the surface dries quickly after rain or spray.
- Model A armrest: solid hardwood, light honey / teak tone, curved and rounded at the front, finished to stay comfortable in direct sun rather than turning tacky.
- Model B frame: steel tube, matte black, in the same scissor X-frame geometry with a front cross-brace and visible pivot hardware.
- Model B fabric: 600D Oxford cloth in royal / cobalt blue, bound with black piping along every edge — the heavier denier is what allows the seat to hold two adults plus a console load.
- Model B canopy: the same Oxford cloth on a white pole, cut with a scalloped edge and white trim so the shade reads as part of the chair rather than an add-on.
- Model B console: moulded hard shell with an insulated liner, flap lid and integrated cup holder, with a mesh pouch hanging at the front for phones and small items.
Assembly & Installation
- Arrives folded, opens without tools. Both models are shipped in the folded state; release the frame lock, pull the seat rails apart and the X-frame seats itself. No bolts, no hex key, no instruction leaflet needed on site.
- Model B canopy is pre-mounted. The pole is anchored behind the centre console at the factory, so the shade is in position the moment the frame opens — nothing to thread or tension.
- Closing is the reverse. Push the front and rear legs together until the lock clicks; Model B then folds to a vertical bundle that slides into the carry bag.
- Care. Wipe Textilene and Oxford with fresh water after salt exposure and dry fully open before folding — folding a wet canopy chair is the main cause of mildew on the console lining. Store indoors or under cover through winter.
Applications
- Beach and coastal rental – the aluminum folding beach chair is light enough for staff to stack and reissue daily, and the mesh dries fast between tides.
- Camping and caravanning – Model B's one-piece 42 × 15 × 62 cm carton and carry bag make it a boot-friendly two-seat folding camping chair for couples and small families, and Model A packs beside it as a spare camping chair for the third person.
- Fishing and lakeside sitting – the front cross-brace and wide stance hold steady on uneven ground, and three cup holders keep bait cups and drinks apart.
- Park, courtyard and garden – the canopy model is specified for exposed patios where a permanent umbrella is impractical.
- Poolside and holiday-let use – Oxford cloth and steel wipe clean, and the cooler console removes the need for a side table.
- Festivals and event hire – both models fold flat for van transport and open in seconds without tools.
- Promotional and private-label programmes – matching canopy, bag and carton artwork turn the two-seat model into a branded seasonal gift line.
Customization
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Frame colour | Powder-coat colour matched to a Pantone or RAL reference on both the aluminum and steel frames |
| Fabric colour | Textilene and 600D Oxford dyed to a nominated shade, with piping and canopy trim to match |
| Canopy print | Single or multi-colour print on the canopy panel for retail and resort programmes |
| Carry bag branding | Woven label, screen print or embroidery on the shoulder bag |
| Console configuration | Cooler compartment, cup holder layout and pouch position adjusted per model |
| Carton artwork | Retail-ready carton print, barcode and shipping mark to buyer specification |
| Model code | Private model numbering in place of AH-B102 for own-brand ranges |
| Assortment | Mixed containers combining Model A and Model B against one purchase order |
Packing & Logistics
- Model B carton: one piece per carton, 42 × 15 × 62 cm, marked with model code AH-B102 and MADE IN CHINA — a folded footprint that allows dense container loading for a two-seat canopy chair.
- Model B mail packing: accepted, so the carton can be designed for direct e-commerce despatch.
- Model A carton: this folding beach chair is not configured for mail-order packing; carton dimensions and pieces per carton are confirmed with the quotation for each order.
- Volume: more than 350 40HQ containers shipped per year across the outdoor range, with mixed-model loading available within a single container.
- Terms: FOB, CFR, CIF, EXW, FAS, CIP, FCA, CPT, DEQ, DDP, DDU, Express, DAF and DES, quoted from Zhejiang, China.
- Markets served: more than 20 countries, led by North America at 45%, Northern Europe at 15%, Western Europe at 14% and Southern Europe at 10%.
Service
- Sampling: a pre-production sample is made and approved before mass production starts on every order.
- Inspection: final inspection is carried out before shipment, covering frame action, fabric tension, console fit and carton marking.
- Design support: in-house R&D support for canopy geometry, console layout and folding mechanism changes.
- Languages: sales and documentation handled in 12 languages across the export team.
- Payment: T/T, D/P, D/A, MoneyGram, Credit Card, PayPal, Western Union, Cash and Escrow.
- Currencies: USD, EUR, JPY, CAD, AUD, HKD, GBP, CNY and CHF.
Certifications
- ISO9001:2000 quality management system
- BSCI social compliance audit
- TUV, BV and SGS inspection and test reports
- EN581 and EN582 test documentation available for the folding beach chair range
- Pre-production sample and final inspection on every order
Q: What is the difference between the two folding beach chair models? A: Model A is a single-seat aluminum reclining camping chair with six locked backrest positions, Textilene mesh and solid wood armrests — built for sunbathing and reading. Model B is a two-seat steel folding beach chair with an integrated canopy, a centre console with a cooler compartment and three cup holders — built for sitting in shade with a drink. Both fold flat and share the same folding logic, so a beach chair order and a camping chair order can travel in the same container.
Q: Does the two-seat model really pack into one carton? A: Yes. The shipping carton is marked 42 × 15 × 62 cm with 1 PC per carton under model code AH-B102, so the folded chair travels as a single unit and the matching carry bag fits inside the same pack.
Q: How many recline positions does the aluminum chair have, and does it lock? A: Six, and each position locks rather than relying on friction, so the backrest holds its angle when weight shifts. The chair also tilts as a unit, which is what makes the six settings usable on sand where the ground is never level.
Q: Can the canopy and fabric colours be matched to our brand? A: Yes. Frame powder-coat, Textilene, 600D Oxford, canopy print, piping and carry bag branding are all specified per order, so the canopy chair can ship as a coherent private-label line rather than a stock colour with a logo added.
Q: What is the minimum order and lead time? A: Both are set per order and confirmed in the quotation, because they depend on colour mix, canopy printing and whether the shipment is a single model or a mixed container. A pre-production sample is approved before production begins, so the sampling stage is built into the schedule quoted.
