Sunbrella Fabric - Designed for Upholstery, Awning and Marine Applications
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Sunbrella fabric got its start in the 1960s by becoming an alternative to cotton in the manufacturing of awnings. Sunbrella fabric is made of acrylic but still maintains a cotton feel that comes with the benefit of being fade-resistant and naturally durable and strong.
By the 1970s, the boating industry started to take notice of the way Sunbrella fabric held up to harsh outdoor conditions and it didn’t take long for boaters to see the benefits. It quickly became the go to choice for many mariners.
Over the next 20 years, the makers of Sunbrella, Glen Raven, worked on perfecting the formula for upholstery fabric, which would require a softer feel than that of its counterpart used in the awning and marine world. Sunbrella upholstery fabric, although it’s meant to be used on outdoor cushions, is finding its way into the interior décor fabric world, with its versatility and ease of maintenance.
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Sunbrella Upholstery Fabric
What started as a few hundred solids and stripes has turned into over 1,000 upholstery patterns—some of which are intricate Jacquards and textured woven prints. Although Sunbrella upholstery fabrics are specifically designed to be used in outdoor applications and are made into cushions, pillows, and even drapes, it is becoming increasingly popular to see these upholstery fabrics being used on the inside of the home.
Sunbrella Marine Fabric
Can be used in both boating applications and shade and awning structures. Sunbrella marine grade fabric has been the go-to choice for boaters since the 1970s and it’s easy to tell why since it’s guaranteed not to mildew, fade, deteriorate, or shrink, making it a great all-around choice for use as an outdoor fabric. In addition to the standard Sunbrella marine grade fabric, there is a completely waterproof Sunbrella called Sunbrella PLUS as well as a few patterns that include a soft fleece lining for scratch protection called Sunbrella SUPREME. The Sunbrella CLARITY collection is a fairly new addition with a self cleaning technology added as a coating.
Sunbrella Sling Fabrics
Specifically designed for use in sling chair and sling chaise applications. Using acrylic fibers but combining it with PVC, these sling fabrics are an open weave mesh that allows water to easily pass through. With more and more patterns coming to this collection, sling is the perfect choice, especially for those wanting to re-cover their pool loungers with something fashionable and durable.
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Ralph Lauren Sunbrella
Ralph Lauren’s Sunbrella collection includes indoor-outdoor upholstery fabrics in prints of classical nautical stripes and solids.
Duralee Sunbrella
The Duralee Sunbrella collection includes many indoor-outdoor upholstery fabrics with fun, vibrant beach-inspired patterns of stripes and coordinating patterns of sea life and fauna.
Robert Allen Sunbrella
Robert Allen Sunbrella includes the Dwell Studio collection comprising over 200 patterns. This designer collection includes geometrics, stripes, florals, solid patterns, many of which are contract rated.
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Sunbrella Fusion
A Showroom Exclusive collection, the Sunbrella Fusion fabrics can be seen in our Clearwater, Florida, showroom. High style and design is prominent in this Jacquard heavy collection.
Sunbrella Exclusives
Patio Lane offers our own, exclusive designer collection of over 200 Sunbrella upholstery fabrics. This special collection features hard-to-find, one-of-a-kind Sunbrella prints.
Sunbrella by Silver State
Silver State elegant upholstery fabrics has teamed up with Sunbrella to marry exclusive, luxurious patterns with stain and mildew resistance.
Sunbrella Rain
Sunbrella fabric that dries in minutes, even after a downpour.
Sunbrella Contour
Knit shade fabric with the highest level of UV protection on the market, available in 15 beautiful colorways.
Sunbrella Shift
Revolutionary Sunbrella solution-dyed acrylic integrated with PVC yarns makes Shift a highly resilient collection. Perfect for commercial spaces.
Sunbrella Dupione
With their subtle colors and a specialty weave that adds an accenting layer of fabric, Sunbrella Dupione fabrics are a great choice for cushions, pillows, and drapes.
Sunbrella Canvas
Our most popular product line, the Sunbrella Canvas are great for your patio, porch, dining area, boat, and more.
Sunbrella Watercolors
Mixing ethnic and tribal patterns, the Sunbrella Watercolor collection offers a variety of different colors in softened and slightly dulled hues.
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Sunbrella Embroidery Thread is a great way to add a finishing touch with the peace of mind in knowing that it won’t fade from being in the sun.
Adding a logo or initials creates a style of your own. Using Sunbrella finishing supplies such as binding, facing, twist cord, or a decorative Sunbrella fringe is an easy way to add a little extra style when it comes to finishing and really pulls together an entire project.
Today, there are over 2,000 patterns of Sunbrella fabric. Well known luxury fabric brands are all coming out with their own collections and there are now several hundred contract Sunbrella fabrics specifically designed for the hospitality and healthcare industries, with some including an antimicrobial finish.
Patio Lane offers complimentary, FREE Sunbrella Samples on most of our Sunbrella fabrics, so that you have an opportunity to see the fabric before actually buying. Limit 10 per household please.
