Fabric Collections

Details at a Glance

Material	Solution-dyed acrylic (Sunbrella), performance polyester, marine-grade vinyl
Weather Resistance	UV fade-resistant, mildew-resistant, water-repellent
Applications	Cushions, umbrellas, pillows, upholstery
Cleanability	Bleach-cleanable (Sunbrella acrylic)

Browse outdoor fabric collections engineered to resist UV fade, moisture and mildew season after season. Solution-dyed acrylic and marine-grade performance materials available at LOOMLAN Outdoor with free shipping. These are the same fabrics spec'd for commercial resort furniture, now available for residential patios that see full sun and weather year-round.

How Does Solution-Dyed Acrylic Handle Sun and Rain?

Solution-dyed acrylic -- Sunbrella is the dominant brand -- locks pigment into the fiber before it's woven, so color goes all the way through. That means UV can't strip it out the way it does with printed or dyed-after fabrics. The fiber itself is hydrophobic, shedding water instead of soaking it up, which is why mildew can't get a foothold. You'll see these fabrics on high-end resort furniture in full coastal sun because they genuinely hold their color for years. They breathe, so cushions dry fast after a storm.

Can Outdoor Fabric Stay on Cushions All Year?

It can handle rain and snow structurally -- the fabric won't rot or fall apart. But leaving cushions out all winter in wet or freezing climates will shorten their life; moisture freezes inside the fill, then thaws and re-freezes, which breaks down foam and batting. If you're in a climate with sustained winter wet or freeze-thaw cycles, bring cushions in or store them in a deck box. The fabric itself will be fine; it's the fill that takes the hit. In dry or mild-winter regions, year-round outdoor storage works.

What's the Best Way to Clean These Fabrics?

Sunbrella acrylic is bleach-cleanable: mix one cup bleach per gallon of water, scrub with a soft brush, rinse thoroughly. That's the factory recommendation, and it's the only outdoor fabric where bleach won't wreck the color. For everyday dirt, mild soap and water work. Performance polyester and vinyl need gentler cleaners -- no bleach -- but they wipe down easily. All three dry fast in open air. Mildew that does form (usually from food or pollen sitting on the surface) lifts off with that bleach solution on acrylic or a 10% vinegar spray on polyester.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the color fade in direct sun?

Solution-dyed acrylics like Sunbrella are engineered to resist UV fade for years of full-sun exposure. Printed or surface-dyed fabrics fade; these don't, because the pigment is locked into the fiber.

Is this fabric suitable for a coastal or salt-air location?

Yes. Marine-grade acrylic and vinyl are both used on boat covers and resort furniture in salt air. Rinse the fabric periodically to keep salt from building up on the surface.

How do I store cushions over winter?

If you're in a wet or freeze-thaw climate, bring cushions indoors or into a deck box to protect the fill. The fabric itself can stay outside, but foam and batting break down faster with repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Can I use bleach to clean mildew?

On Sunbrella acrylic, yes -- one cup bleach per gallon of water, scrubbed and rinsed. On performance polyester or vinyl, use a mild detergent or 10% vinegar solution instead.

Do these fabrics work for DIY upholstery projects?

Yes. They're sold by the yard for cushions, pillows, and upholstery. Solution-dyed acrylic is thick enough to upholster dining chairs or sectional frames without backing.

How is fabric shipped?

Fabric ships rolled, by standard curbside delivery at no charge to the continental USA. Cutting and sewing services are not included.