The Beauty And Benefits of Sunbrella Fabrics

Loved for both its strength and beauty, Sunbrella fabrics resist fading regardless of how long or how often it is exposed to the sun’s rays. The material is made of a material reminiscent of spun cotton and was discovered after 45 years of research and development. Sunbrella is easy to care for and resists water and is easy to clean as long as you take care of dirt and food particles before they stain or become embedded in the fabric. Cleaning the fabric frequently will do away with the need for heavy cleaning. When your Sunbrella material gets dirty it is easy to clean with mild, soapy water and a sponge or soft brush. The fabric will need to be rinsed thoroughly as soon as you’re done with it, then simply air dried.

Removable Sunbrella fabrics can be put into the washing machine and washed on a gentle cycle with mild laundry soap and on a cool cycle. After the fabric has been washed you only need to lay it flat and air dry it. Spills should be immediately spot cleaned to prevent staining or mold from growing. The material itself is mold resistant but it can take hold if you have food or dirt embedded in it.

While water repellent, the material is not waterproof. Over time the water repellent properties will fade away but can be amped up through the use of a fabric guard. Another plus for the material is that it offers close to 100 percent protection from the UV rays of the sun. Sunbrella is a perfect choice for awning covers and umbrellas around the deck or swimming pool. Putting Sunbrella fabric umbrellas around your swimming pool offers swimmers a safe place to relax and get away from the sun’s rays and protect their skin from burns.

If you’re looking to re-cover furniture or purchasing new outdoor material, look for Sunbrella fabrics for the furniture. The material can be bought by the yard so do it yourselfers can cover cushions or umbrellas themselves. Because the material is durable and not easily damaged it is the perfect choice.

Regardless of the area of the country in which you live, this material can withstand the harshest of elements as long as they are properly cleaned and cared for. Sunbrella comes in myriad colors and designs and can offer your outdoor furniture a face lift and breathe new life into tired patio furniture.