Fabric Collections

Details at a Glance

These fabric collections are engineered specifically for outdoor exposure -- solution-dyed acrylic that holds color through sun, resists moisture, and stands up to salt air and mildew. Outdoor performance fabrics available at LOOMLAN Outdoor with free shipping. Choose materials built to handle weather, not decorative cloth pushed outdoors.

How Does Solution-Dyed Acrylic Handle Rain and Direct Sun?

Solution-dyed acrylic locks pigment into the fiber before it's woven, so UV rays can't strip color the way they do with surface-dyed fabric. The weave sheds rain instead of absorbing it, and the material resists mildew even in humid climates. Salt air won't corrode the fibers. This is the fabric spec you'll find on quality outdoor seating and outdoor cushions designed to last multiple seasons without fading to pastel or developing water stains.

Do You Have to Bring Cushions Inside for Winter?

You can leave solution-dyed acrylic outside in rain and snow, but dirt, tree sap, and debris accumulate faster when cushions sit unused. Most owners store cushions in a deck box or garage over winter to keep them cleaner, not to protect the fabric itself from weather damage. If you do leave them out, brush off snow and hose down the covers in spring -- the material won't rot or mildew from a winter outside.

How Do I Clean Performance Fabric After a Season Outdoors?

Hose down the fabric and scrub with mild soap and a soft brush. For deeper stains -- pollen, sunscreen, food -- mix one cup bleach per gallon of water and sponge it on; solution-dyed acrylic won't lose color from diluted bleach. Rinse thoroughly and let it air-dry. Never machine-wash or put cushion covers in a dryer unless the care tag explicitly allows it. For more detailed maintenance across your whole setup, see our guide to designing your dream outdoor living space, which covers fabric care alongside layout and material pairing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this fabric stay outside all year?

Yes -- solution-dyed acrylic is engineered to handle year-round exposure to UV, rain, snow, and humidity without rotting or fading. Storing cushions over winter keeps them cleaner, but the fabric itself won't be damaged by weather.

Will the color fade in direct sun?

Solution-dyed acrylic resists UV fade far better than surface-dyed or printed fabric because pigment is locked into the fiber. You'll see minimal color shift even after years of direct sun exposure.

Is it suitable for a coastal or salt-air location?

Yes. These performance fibers resist salt-air corrosion and won't degrade in high-humidity or marine environments the way natural fabrics and some synthetics do.

Can I use bleach to clean outdoor fabric?

You can use diluted bleach (one cup per gallon of water) on solution-dyed acrylic without damaging color or fibers. Rinse thoroughly after cleaning.

Does the fabric repel water or absorb it?

The weave is water repellent -- rain beads up and runs off rather than soaking in. This helps prevent mildew and keeps cushions from staying wet for days after a storm.

Is assembly required, or does fabric ship ready to use?

Fabric yardage ships ready to cut and sew; finished cushions and pillows ship ready to use. Standard delivery is free curbside to the continental USA. White-glove services are available for an additional fee upon request.