Sunbrella Debuts New Rain Performance Fabrics

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With a revolutionizing debut in 1961, Sunbrella changed the awning market with its fabric made of acrylic fibers; a much needed alternative to cotton which was the most popular fabric at the time, and through the years became the mst trusted fabric in outdoor (and now interior) furnishings. This no-fade no degrade fabric has kept cushions, awnings, and umbrellas vibrant in color and looking like new, which is why all of the leading Made in the USA casual furniture manufacturers offer their collections with Sunbrella fabric options. Sunbrella fabric is easy to care for and clean as well, and its heavy duty appeal has also attracted boaters to use Sunbrella fabrics for boat tops, sail covers, and marine upholstery.

In 2011, the company celebrated 50 years in the industry, but has not stopped their continued quest to innovate and provide consumers and manufacturers alike with only the best of the best in outdoor and indoor fabrics. This year Sunbrella unveils its newest material: Sunbrella Rain, a high quality 100% waterproof version of their now legendary upholstery fabric.

Sunbrella Rain’s most noted feature is its extremely quick dry time, which is a result of no moisture penetration. Water simply beads up upon contact with the material and easily wipes away so you can get right back to enjoying time outdoors after a rain storm. This new performance fabric is also highly stain resistant and, while stains may occur eventually, an easy clean with soapy water and a sponge (or towel) will see your Sunbrella Rain fabric looking good without the worry of its color(s) fading. Finally, while there are other waterproof options out there (such as vinyl) Sunbrella rain offers a lower surface temperature so your upholstery will be comfortable to the touch and it is a more sought after look and feel for many patio enthusiasts as it most reflects the soft appeal of cotton.

Sunbrella Rain is backed by a 5-year warranty which protects against loss of color and/or strength due to normal usage/exposure to the elements. Below is a sampling of some of the colors this high performance fabric is available in.