Care & Maintenance
Every year our color and design staff carefully
select the best the world of fabric manufacturers have to
offer, so you can be assured you are receiving the latest
and best quality fabrics available. From time
tested solids and stripes, to the latest and greatest
patterned fabrics, each fabric is carefully chosen to
compliment not only our whole line, but also your home
design needs.
Below you will find a brief description of
fabric construction and maintenance advice that will not
only help you in your choices, but also keep your outdoor
cushions, umbrellas and slings looking great for many
years.
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Maintenance |
Acrylic is one of the strongest,
longest-lasting fibers in the industry.
Initially used for awnings and boat
covers.
Acrylic Print - same
as above with a print on the surface of the
fabric. Not available in blends.
Acrylic Jacquard - an
Acrylic blend fabric with a pattern woven into
it. Not available in blends.
Acrylic Rib - an
Acrylic blend fabric that is ribbed.
Acrylic Twisted Yarn -
an Acrylic blend fabric that uses a weaving
process that adds a texture to the feel of the
fabric.
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Clean with a
solution of warm water and mild
soap. For stains,
a solution of 1 cup of bleach and 2
capfuls of natural soap per gallon of
water. Rinse thoroughly and allow to air
dry.
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Olefin is a woven fabric that resists stains,
mildew, fading and abrasions. Solution dyed
(meaning the color is put in before the yarn is
formed), this ensures durability and cleanability
for the fabric to perform properly. This is a yarn
blend that is extremely strong. Also, can be woven
into a linen type pattern.
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Wash with warm water and mild
detergent. DO NOT USE BLEACH or expose
fabric to water temperatures in excess of 100
degrees. |
Printed Vinyl Fabrics are
popular.
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Clean with 50% combination of
water and mild soap or detergent. For
stains, a mild solution of bleach may be
used. |
Coated Vinyl Polyester yarns
[also known as
Textilene] are fibers that
revolutionized outdoor fabric more than 15 years
ago. Polyester yarns are coated and woven into
an attractive durable open mesh fabric that is
stain-resistant, quick drying and allows air to
flow through. Also, can be a tight dense
configuration, which, when used as an umbrella,
will provide almost total protection from the
sun.
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Wash
with a mild solution of 3 parts water, 1
part bleach and a capful of detergent.
Rinse completely with clear water and
allow to dry in open air and
sunlight.
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