Terry Cloth by Sunbrella - NEW!

The new terry cloth Sunbrella has arrived and is in stock.  Check out these great colors which are fade resistant for outdoor use!  Standard cotton terry cloth will not hold up outdoors.  The Sunbrella terry line boasts a 5 year limited warranty against fade (loss of color) and mildew resistance.

Terry Cloth material is very versatile and may be used in many applications.  FrontGate uses the Sunbrella Terry Cloth for their Market Square Umbrellas as well as their outdoor drapery line.  Resorts use the material to make easily removable slip covers for hotel chaise lounge chairs.  As well, it is also used in the manufacturing of golf cart seat covers.   Whatever the application Sunbrella continues to meet the demands of today's manufacturing industry!

The Many Faces of Sunbrella

Sunbrella fabric is manufactured by Glen Raven Mills in North Carolina and Dickson Constant in France.  It is one of the leading high-performance fabrics in the world and is fast becoming one of the most ideal fabrics to use in custom manufacturing...and for good reason!  

The upholstery grade Sunbrella material comes with a 5 year warranty against fade, mildew and water resistance AND the awning and marine weight Sunbrella comes with a 10 year warranty against fade, mildew and water resistance.  No other acrylic fabric manufacturer boasts this kind of product warranty in the industry today!  It's no wonder that companies have chosen Sunbrella fabric in their product manufacturing.

Every wonder what can be made with Sunbrella material?

Patio Cushions and Throw Pillows

Indoor and/or Outdoor Draperies

Rugs and Border Rugs - Indoor or Outdoor

Patio Swings with Cushions

Umbrellas

 Awnings and Valances

Purses, Handbags and Duffle Bags 

(TRKFLD handbags)

Decorative Blankets and Throws

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Slipcovers

Awning Canopies and Covers

Shower Curtains

Sunbrella Bean Bag Chairs

Table Cloths and Linens

(Good House Keeping image)

Sling Chairs

(BeachTuff.com Beach Chair)

"The history of the Sunbrella brand is the story of a revolutionary product changing every market it touches. After its introduction for awnings, the marine industry soon discovered Sunbrella fabrics and adopted them as the gold standard for boating.  As with awnings, boaters had historically relied on cotton canvas, which was no match for salt, sun and sea. Sunbrella marine fabrics assured years of carefree service.  

Outdoor and casual furniture was the next market segment to benefit from Sunbrella fabrics beginning in the early 1980s. For many years, cotton and vinyl had been the only options for outdoor furniture. Cotton had a limited lifespan and anyone who has sat on a hot vinyl cushion can attest to its limitations. Sunbrella offered the best of all worlds – beauty, durability and comfort.  The newest segment benefiting from the Sunbrella brand is interior furnishings, residential and commercial. Inside the home, Sunbrella fabrics are being used for upholstery, window treatments and top-of-bed, resulting in beautiful, carefree home interiors. Glen Raven is also expanding in commercial markets with Sunbrella fabrics styled for hotel, resort and office applications. 

Sunbrella fabrics are also a mainstay of the automotive industry, gracing convertible tops of the leading vehicle nameplates.  In addition to its expansion in multiple market segments, the Sunbrella brand has grown globally. Mariners all around the globe ask for Sunbrella fabrics by name, and Glen Raven’s French subsidiary, Dickson-Constant, has developed Sunbrella lines styled for European tastes."  Excerpt from the 50th Anniversary Article in Raven Issue No.11.  

European Sunbrella Furniture Card 2012 - 2014....gorgeous!

Designers - Yes, Please!

Over the years I have met many customers via online sources, telephone inquiries, faxes and walk-ins who ask me a question that deems answering....

"Why should I use a designer?"

For all these customers here are my top 5 reasons you should consult with a designer for all aspects of your decorating needs:

  1) TIME  In this modern era and fast-paced living and working lifestyle, your time is a valuable commodity. By utilizing an experienced designer, they will work for you to achieve your design and production needs in a timely manner.  They are better prepared and educated to design, lay-out, purchase and in-stall more quickly than most general consumers.  They have made a career out of design...making them a professional.  Although, you may have your design ideas well thought-out - implementing them and working with all the necessary vendors to achieve your design needs may well be out of your scope of knowledge and of course time!

2) BUDGET  By discussing your cost expectations with a designer, they can not only advise if those expectations may be realized, but they can also then help to ensure that you do not go over that originally set budget.  They are aware of market value/cost for materials involved and will review alternate design solutions if your budget does not match your design or production needs.

3) SPACE  Your space is your home.  Designers make it so.  A designer best utilizes your space to allow you to live in your home at an optimum capacity for comfort, health, safety and productivity.  A designer will assist you with your design needs throughout the different stages of your life. As you and your family have growth albeit an addition to the family, a new home office or any other need that may arise - the designer is there to recreate these areas to your personal style in an efficient and cost effective manner.  Design is more than just looking great.  It entails defining the individuals needs, while helping to reflect one's identity and style creatively; so their spirit and energy flourishes in a happy and healthy environment.

4)  CORPORATE and COMMERCIAL  No longer are we living in a workforce with rigid 9 to 5 business hours in drab corporate cubicles with strict dress-code requirements.  Business' have seen the value of an expert design team who creates a working environment that allows their employees to feel safe, comfortable and productive - making work more pleasant and satisfying.  With the use of ergonomic products and management of space, designers effectively assure the highest productivity, avoidance of illness and injury risks within the workplace, along with an increased satisfaction among employees.  The same design team effectively transforms commercial areas to inviting showrooms and store -fronts, which increases traffic flow which in-turn generates more sales.

5) TRENDS AND FASHION  Designers have access to a vast array of the latest design creations being introduced to the industry from all over the world.  As members of valuable organizations, such as ASID - American Society of Interior Design and / or with certifications from the National Council for Interior Design Qualification - designers bring with them not only skill and experience, but also fresh and creative new ideas that can be incorporated to reflect your personal style, while keeping up with these modern times. 

To locate a designer in your area you may visit the ASID website where they have a searchable database on their main page.  Here is a link FIND A DESIGNER

I asked some designers what they perceive the benefits are for clients to utilize their services and here is what some said:

In my experience the client who started out doing their homes themselves made plenty of mistakes and costs them more in the long run after hiring me to rectify those mistakes. They use the term eclectic very loosly and then you have to educate them. In the end, they're usually much happier hiring a designer as they do "get it" once they see the finished room(s).

By Kristy Most designers I know can turn what you want a room to look like into a reality. You may know what you want but not how to get it or how to figure out solutions for problems in your room. They know all the tricks because that's what they do! By Angela A designer helps keep your ideas focused. So many times, people are indecisive about what they want their space to look like and end up with a lot of really great products-- that just don't work together. When you live in and are constantly using a space in your home, the objective eye of a designer can be really helpful in making the smartest decisions for the overall picture. By SanDino Home Solutions, LLC In my experience, paying a designer saves the hassle and expense of working around the unexpected. You also save time and money from the inevitable mistakes...eh hem...I mean "learning experiences" that come with doing it yourself. By Brett

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The Exclusive Sunbrella European Collection

Where European Design Meets the American Designer

As the demand for more diverse high performance indoor/outdoor fabric has been growing throughout  the United States within the design world - Outdoorfabrics.com has partnered with Glen Raven Mills Sunbrella to extend the entire European Collection to the U.S. market!  

The efforts of Dickson-Constant - the subsidiary of Sunbrella in France -- to design colors and textures appealing to continents abroad has drawn the attention of many designers throughout the United States.  Allowing for color diversity and unique color combinations the collection brings to life bold new solids and stripes that would not have been created for the US Market.  With over 138 styles this fresh new look combines deep cool pallets and sophisticated contemporary designs throughout the collection that will surely flourish with the new demands of United States based designers searching for unique and inspiring fabrics for all aspects of production.

This collection opens previously closed minds of those who once thought Sunbrella fabric was branded and limited to outdoor use only.  Re-designing for a high-end European Market, Dickson-Constant created a collection durable enough for outdoor use, but with the design aspect catering to interior applications.  Now this collection gives strength and beauty for all areas of interior production such as - indoor draperies, headboards and bed skirts, breakfast nooks, living rooms, dining rooms, sun rooms, and any other area of the home where a furniture grade material is needed.  

Here is what Glen Raven Mills is saying about Dickson-Constant and where they draw their design aspects as featured in Raven Magazine:

"A Dickson-Contant design team drew inspiration for the new Sunbrella collection from international trade shows throughout Europe.  The new fabrics emphasize a "natural" look and feel with offerings such as Natte, Linen and Deauville that suggest cotton.  Jacquard woven fabrics, such as Cadiz and Stone, add flexibility and texture."

Patrick Raguet, Marketing Director with Dickson-Constant had this to say: "We are evolving as a provider of home lifestyle products, and Sunbrella is one of our key offerings.  The new collection is a major step forward in the international evolution of the brand." 

Here are some spectacular shots of fabric featured by Dickson-Constant at an old castle in Italy.

If you are an interior designer this is a must see fabric collection for the 2013 - 2014 year of design! Here is a sneak peak at the European Sunbrella Collection available in the United States exclusively in the coming months at OUTDOORFABRICS.COM.