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FABRICS
SPECIAL FEATURES
RAIN FABRICS
Sunbrella Rain is a water resistant version of the standard Sunbrella upholstery fabrics. Rain fabrics are treated with a weatherproof coating that minimises
water absorption and enables the cushion to dry out much faster than standard fabrics. Rain fabrics can be completely moisture-free within minutes after
a simple wipe-down. When wet, the fabric threads expand slightly, meaning any water simply beads up on the fabric surface, rather than seeping into the
cushion filling and leaving behind residual moisture. Rain fabrics are a little stiffer than the traditional Sunbrella fabrics, but they share the same marketleading performance in terms of durability, fade resistance, and ease of cleaning - making them the ideal choice for all outdoor living and dining spaces.
UKFR (FIRE RESISTANT) FABRICS
In addition to our standard grades of fabrics, we also offer eleven specific fabrics in fire resistant versions. The fire resistant versions of Sailing Seagull,
Cameron Granite, Fife Rainy Grey, Fife Canvas Grey, Fife Granite, Fife Nickel, Fife Vesterhav Sand, Blend Linen, Blend Latte, Blend Coal and Loom 3
Castlerock have an additional back coating applied to ensure they meet the stringent UKFR (Fire Resistant) standard. These fabrics are not water resistant,
so we recommend that furniture covers are always purchased when specifying these cushions.
RECYCLED CONTENT FABRICS
Fabrics shown on the following pages with the recycled icon contain Sunbrella recycled yarns that emulate a homespun look with a natural diversity of colour
within the yarn. Due to the nature of the recycled content, these fabrics may exhibit random colour specks and shade variations. These slubs can sometimes
be a contrasting colour. The recycled content used is collected from the Sunbrella manufacturing facility, where the waste is segmented into colour groups,
reduced back to its fibre state and finally mixed with virgin fibre before making its way through the manufacturing process. Due to the recycled nature of this
fabric, the colour may vary between production batches and large sections of recycled yarns may run sporadically throughout the fabric. The presence of
these recycled yarns should not be interpreted as imperfection, but as part of the character of the recycled fabric.
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