Outdoor Furniture Fabrics 

VIP Environment • Jul 01, 2020

The Physical Characteristics, Advantages and Disadvantages of Outdoor Furniture Fabrics

2.30 Protect Your Upholstery

At VIP Environment we recognise it is extremely important that we offer high performing, competitive and durable upholstery and materials that support the quality of our outdoor furniture designs. Therefore, we recommend,

2.31 Sunbrella Fabrics

A Sunbrella fabric of a high quality with many practical outdoor characteristics such as water resistance and resistance to UV radiation is generally recognised as the best.

Advantages – This fabric is strong, durable, bactericidal, weather and moisture resistant, resistant to sea water, is rot and mould resistant, does not fade, is easy to clean, breathable, i.e. does not become hot and stick. This material does not peel or become hard during use.

Disadvantage – Materials are higher in price. Over time these fabrics require a little maintenance to maintain optimum performance.

2.32 Sunproof Olefin

Olefin can be 100% Sunproof. This outdoor fabric is comfortable and breathable and can be used to cover many cushions for outdoor furniture in combination with other materials. https://www.gescova.be/en/product-category/lounge-sets/

Advantages – Colourfast, resistant to UV, water repellent, very hardwearing, quick drying, breathable, dirt resistant, comfortable and does not need ironing.

Disadvantages – Sunproof Olefin is 238 grams m2 whereas Olefin is only 190 grams m2 in weight. This fabric is too heavy for the washing line and requires a mild soap for more intense stains.

2.33 Quick Dry Foam

Quick dry foam is a high-performance material used for quality outdoor cushions, https://www.vip-environment.com/outdoor-seating-terrace-design. It is an environmentally friendly, exceptionally durable reticulated foam. The open structure of the foam drains quickly allowing cushions to dry quickly, stopping them getting saturated. Thereby, preventing mould and bacterial growth. Combined with a good quality outdoor fabric this product is extremely practical.

Advantages – Dries out rapidly, is antimicrobial, organic, environmentally friendly, and exceptionally durable. www.vondom.com

Disadvantages - Higher in price than other foams.

2.34 Tempotest Fabrics

These fabrics are soil and stain resistant. The Solution dyed acrylic fibres are sun resistant, water resistant and are resistant to other atmospheric agents. These fabrics are mould resistant and suitable for very damp places such as outside, the bathroom and the kitchen as well. Now available from VIP Environment in a large array of outdoor colours and patterns. https://www.atmospheraitaly.com/en/

Advantages – Available in lots of colours, textures and patterns. Are soil, UV and mould resistant.

Disadvantage – These fabrics are higher in price.

2.35 Polyester and Polypropylene Fabrics

These Polyester and Polypropylene fabrics are 100% environmentally friendly and recyclable and come in a fantastic range of colours and patterns. Produced by a nontoxic, nonallergenic energy saving manufacturing process.

Advantages – An excellent range of colours and patterns are available. They are resistant to mould and bacteria and are soil resistant. These also have some resistance to sea salt and chlorine. Additionally, fabrics are easy to clean and are UV resistant.

Disadvantages – THESE FABRICS ARE NOT WATERPROOF! These can be a bit higher in price and cannot be washed with detergents containing oxides or bleaches. Cushions must be kept in a covered area when not in use.

2.36 Luxury Acrylic Fabrics

Fabrics which are 100% Sunbrella solution dyed acrylic. These fabrics are water repellent and stain proof. These fabrics do not fade in the sun, with water, or in the presence of other toxins in the atmosphere. At VIP Environment we use these fabrics to create comfortable, exciting, contemporary outdoor designs for our clients. Extremely attractive design solutions are possible using these fabrics. https://www.vip-environment.com/outdoor-sunbeds-daybeds-terrace-design

Advantages – These fabrics are water repellent, stain proof, do not fade in the sun, are hardwearing, mould resistant, perfect even in moist areas like bathrooms and in outdoor furniture. Some fabric covers can be removed and washed in the washing machine and light soiling can be removed with water or a mild soap. Any loss of natural oils can be replaced using a spray from the manufacturer. www.gescova.com

Disadvantages – Higher in price. Not all fabrics are machine washable, some need hand washing.

Enjoy shopping for your outdoor furniture. Pop in and see us or have a look at our website at www.vip-environment.com. In our next blog we will look at the structural materials of outdoor furniture.

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