AWNING FABRIC:

The shade is cool, and the look is hot. Our elegant colors and patterns come in all shapes and sizes. Sunbrella's beauty, its ability to stand up to the elements, and the fact that we offer the best limited warranty in the business, means you'll enjoy your awning for years to come.

Traditional awnings will beautify your home or business, provide protection from the sun's harmful rays, and reduce your summer cooling bills.

Nothing stands up better to the challenges of travel than an awning for your recreational vehicle featuring Sunbrella fabrics. Extend your outdoor living space with a fun color or pattern that helps you be at home on the road. Designed for years of worry-free use, recreational vehicle (RV) awnings featuring Sunbrella fabrics are a practical way to add comfortable shade.

Q: Is Sunbrella fabric waterproof?

A: Because Sunbrella Furniture fabrics are designed to be breathable, they are water repellent, but not completely waterproof. Over time, the water repellency can be refreshed by using 303 High Tech Fabric Guard™.

Q: Will Sunbrella fabric mildew?

A: Mildew will not grow on Sunbrella unless there is food, dirt or other organic matter on the fabric. Keeping Sunbrella clean is the best defense against mildew. Bleach and other mildew removers do not affect Sunbrella, so cleaning mildew is easy if it becomes necessary.

Q: Can I hose down Sunbrella fabric?

A: One of the best ways to keep Sunbrella fabrics looking good and to delay the need for deep or vigorous cleaning is to hose fabrics off on a monthly basis with clear water. This practice will help prevent dirt from becoming deeply imbedded in the fabric and eliminate the need for more frequent vigorous cleanings. In most environments, a thorough cleaning will be needed every two to three years. Remember after hosing down the fabric to allow the fabric to air dry.

Q: How can I clean bird droppings on my awning?

A: For those stains that are beyond our normal care and cleaning instructions, such as bird droppings, roof run-off, acid rain, pollution, rust, tree sap, insect stains, etc., we suggest the following products: an off-the-shelf product such as Goo Gone Grease Cutter (a hand cleaner), Greased Lightning, Clean Rite Purple Power or Release. Rub product into fabric, allowing penetration. Brush with a soft brush, rinse THOROUGHLY and repeat if necessary.

Q: In your cleaning instructions, you use the term "Mild" or "Natural Soap". What is "Mild" or "Natural" soap?

A: By "Natural" or "Mild" soap we mean Ivory Snow, Dreft or Woolite. These gentle soaps rinse out easily and will not diminish the water-repellent "finish" applied to the fabric.

Regular laundry detergent will not harm the fabric, but the water-repellent "finish" will be removed sooner (laundry detergents do not affect the stain and UV resistance). BE SURE to use cold water and to air dry the fabric when using laundry detergent. In addition, after several cleanings you will need to retreat the fabric with a water repellent product, such as 303 High Tech Fabric Guard™.

Q: Do Sunbrella fabrics provide UV protection?

A: Sunbrella fabrics have been tested and proven to provide up to 98% UV protection from harmful effects of the sun when used in shade applications. Sunbrella fabrics have been awarded the "Seal of Recommendation" by The Skin Cancer Foundation, an international organization dedicated to the prevention of skin cancer (www.skincancer.org). Whites and lighter colored fabrics provide less protection than darker fabrics, which have more depth of color. This protective factor is inherent to the product and will not be reduced by usage and/or fabric exposure to the sun.

Q: How does Sunbrella lock in color?

A: Sunbrella fabrics are made from 100% solution-dyed acrylic yarns. Solution-dying is the manufacturing process of adding color to acrylic fibers while they are in a liquid state. This unique feature of Sunbrella fabrics allows them to lock in color, be easily cleaned and provide you with a long life.

MARINE FABRIC:

The elements show no mercy to a boat, which is why you need Sunbrella, the #1 marine fabric in the world. Above or below deck, Sunbrella fabrics are the smart choice for sail covers, biminis, dodgers, winch covers, cushions, interiors, curtains and more.

Fade-resistant Sunbrella fabrics protect your investment from salt water and all kinds of weather. And because it's woven, Sunbrella breathes, so it doesn't trap heat and moisture like vinyl. Vinyl can mildew, but Sunbrella looks great season after season. In fact, Sunbrella fabrics are so durable we back them with the best limited warranty in the business.

The right top on your boat makes all the difference. Adding a bimini or cockpit enclosure will make your boat look great - and you can start your boating season earlier in the spring and end it later in the fall. Plus, you have the crucial sun protection your boat and crew need.

Every boater knows the inconvenience of mildew in close quarters. That's why Sunbrella is the boating world's choice for cushions and other cabin appointments. Available in a wide range of designs, textures, and weaves specifically created for marine decor, Sunbrella gives you all the options you want for any kind of boat - from cocktail cruisers to fishing boats.

The elements can be hard on a boat, so to help you protect your investment and fully enjoy life on the water, we've created a range of specialty marine fabrics for any on-board application.

Sunbrella Plus
Made from the same high quality traditional Sunbrella fabric, Sunbrella Plus offers superior water resistance by utilizing a durable polyurethane undercoating. Sunbrella Plus can be used alongside regular Sunbrella® colors for coordinating marine applications when both water resistance and breathabilty are essential.

Sunbrella Supreme
Sunbrella Supreme is the answer to all boaters' desire for waterproof performance with the aesthetics of an interior fabric. Sunbrella is the only company to offer an exterior marine fabric with both an acrylic face and an acrylic flocking on the back. The unique supreme bonding process securely adheres the solution dyed acrylic flocking to Sunbrella brand fabric... the result being an essentially waterproof product for critical marine applications.

Questions & Answers:

Q: What makes Sunbrella fabric so durable?

A: Sunbrella is the result of over 45 years of ongoing research and development. Sunbrella's UV-resistant color pigments are fully blended into its high performance fiber. Sunbrella fabric's strength and color refuses to fade even under the harshest conditions, while retaining the softness of spun cotton.

Q: Is Sunbrella fabric waterproof?

A: Because Sunbrella furniture fabrics are designed to be breathable, they are water repellent, but not completely waterproof. Over time, the water repellency can be refreshed by using 303 High Tech Fabric Guard™.

Q: How often do I need to thoroughly clean Sunbrella?

A: The best way to keep Sunbrella brand fabrics looking good is to simply clean them as needed. Rinse off dust and dirt, wipe spills as soon as they occur or spot cleaning soon after stains occur. Removable cushion covers may be machine-washed in cold water with mild laundry soap and air dried. For more stubborn stains, Sunbrella fabrics are bleach cleanable.

Q: How do I clean my top/canvas?

A: Your top fabricated with Sunbrella fabric is easy to clean and maintain. The key to having a beautiful top for a long time is to simply rinse your top (and boat) after each use with clean water. This prevents build up of dirt that is hard or impossible to see. Then occasionally your top will need a thorough cleaning, which once again, is an easy project for the boat owner.

Q: How do I remove mold and mildew?

A: Sunbrella fabrics will not support the growth of mildew, but dirt on the fabric will promote mildew growth, which makes regular cleanings important. Mold and mildew can be cleaned and removed from Sunbrella fabrics. No set timetable exists for when fabric should be cleaned, and the local environment has a great deal to do with determining cleaning frequency. Cleaning is required less frequently in a dry environment than in a humid one with heavy foliage.

Q: Do Sunbrella fabrics provide UV protection?

A: Sunbrella fabrics have been tested and proven to provide up to 98% UV protection from harmful effects of the sun when used in shade applications. Sunbrella fabrics have been awarded the "Seal of Recommendation" by The Skin Cancer Foundation, an international organization dedicated to the prevention of skin cancer (www.skincancer.org). Whites and lighter colored fabrics provide less protection than darker fabrics, which have more depth of color. This protective factor is inherent to the product and will not be reduced by usage and/or fabric exposure to the sun.

FURNITURE FABRIC:

In the living room or by the pool, Sunbrella fabrics give you the sophisticated style you want with the protection you need. Beautiful, long-lasting and easy to clean, Sunbrella makes living with children, pets, and even Mother Nature worry free.

Everyone loves to spend time outside. From the ocean to the mountains, and all points in between, Sunbrella lets you bring out your inner sense of style. Our tough, long-lasting fabrics handle the worst Mother Nature can give, year after year. From the baking sun to endless rain, furniture featuring Sunbrella fabric looks great in any season, and is backed by the best limited warranty in the business.

The durability that makes Sunbrella ideal for the great outdoors will give you peace of mind on indoor furniture as well. Best of all, Sunbrella is now available in the rich colors, luscious textures, exquisite patterns and soft hand that you love on your indoor furniture. Indoors or out, Sunbrella has you covered.

At Sunbrella, you don't just pick out a furniture fabric - you choose a lifestyle, which is why we've designed a remarkable fabric to support you and your family for years to come.

Questions & Answers:

Q: Can I use Sunbrella on indoor furniture?

A: Absolutely. Sunbrella is now available in thousands of sophisticated styles designed for indoor furniture and is perfect for living rooms, sunrooms, dining rooms or any place in your home. The plush textures of Sunbrella residential fabrics are very different from our traditional canvas products used on outdoor cushions, but they all have the same performance features for which Sunbrella is known. Furniture upholstered or slipcovered in Sunbrella fabric will be easy to clean, last a long time, and won't fade in the sunlight.

Q: What makes Sunbrella fabric so durable?

A: Sunbrella is the result of over 45 years of ongoing research and development. Sunbrella's UV-resistant color pigments are fully blended into its high performance fiber. Sunbrella fabric's strength and color refuses to fade even under the harshest conditions, while retaining the softness of spun cotton.

Q: Is Sunbrella furniture fabric waterproof?

A: Because Sunbrella Furniture fabrics are designed to be breathable, they are water repellent, but not completely waterproof. Over time, the water repellency can be refreshed by using 303 High Tech Fabric Guard™.

Q: How often do I need to thoroughly clean Sunbrella?

A: The best way to keep Sunbrella brand fabrics looking good is to simply clean them as needed. Rinse off dust and dirt, wipe spills as soon as they occur or spot clean soon after stains occur. Occasional rainfall will help keep your outdoor furniture clean. Removable cushion covers may be machine-washed in cold water with mild laundry soap and air-dried. For more stubborn stains, Sunbrella fabrics are bleach cleanable.

Q: What about mildew?

A: Mildew will not grow on Sunbrella unless there is food, dirt or other organic matter on the fabric. Keeping Sunbrella clean is the best defense against mildew. Bleach and other mildew removers do not affect Sunbrella, so cleaning mildew is easy if it becomes necessary.

Q: Can I put wet Sunbrella in the dryer?

A: Sunbrella fabrics do not absorb water and are designed to air-dry very quickly - usually within a matter of minutes. A clothes dryer is not necessary, and will often overheat and shrink the fabric.

Q: Do Sunbrella furniture fabrics provide UV protection?

A: Sunbrella furniture fabrics have been tested and proven to provide up to 98% UV protection from harmful effects of the sun when used in shade applications. Sunbrella furniture fabrics have been awarded the "Seal of Recommendation" by The Skin Cancer Foundation, an international organization dedicated to the prevention of skin cancer.