Can parasols be used for rain? What's the difference?

The terms umbrella and parasol are interchangeably used when protecting oneself from rain and sunlight.Some parasols are not waterproof and the material used for the canopy is often the difference.

We use an umbrella to protect ourselves from the rain.An umbrella helps regulate your temperature because it lets the heat that you generate while hiking evaporate quickly.Rain jackets trap a lot of heat.

The size and purpose of an umbrella is the main difference between it and a parasol.Parasols are smaller and lighter than umbrellas and are only used to shade people from the sun.They are usually made from fabric that is not waterproof.

The umbrella is a portable device that protects against rain and sunlight.A modern umbrella consists of a circular fabric or plastic screen stretched over hinged ribs and a central pole.