Fabric Collections

Details at a Glance

Product Type	Fabric samples and material swatches
Availability	By request for LOOMLAN Outdoor customers
Shipping	Free curbside delivery, continental USA

Ordering fabric samples lets you see how a material handles your actual sunlight and weather before you commit to a full outdoor furniture piece. These are the real performance fabrics and cushion materials available across LOOMLAN Outdoor's outdoor furniture collections, sent to your door with free shipping.

Why Does Seeing the Fabric in Your Own Light Matter?

Colors shift dramatically between a screen and your patio -- a gray that looks neutral online can read blue-green under coastal overcast, and a beige that seems safe indoors turns pink in full Arizona sun. Samples show you the true weave density, hand-feel, and color in the conditions where you'll actually use the furniture. You see whether a texture is coarse enough to resist slipping when wet, whether a tight weave will shed pollen, and how much a fabric darkens when rain soaks it.

What Materials Are Available to Sample?

LOOMLAN Outdoor carries performance outdoor fabrics engineered to resist UV fade, moisture, mildew, and salt air. Solution-dyed acrylic fibers -- including Sunbrella -- hold color because the pigment runs through the entire fiber rather than sitting on the surface as a coating that sun can strip away. All-weather cushion cores resist mold growth and drain quickly after rain. Samples also cover mesh materials for sling chairs, textilene for poolside pieces, and woven outdoor straps. Every swatch reflects what's currently stocked across the outdoor seating and outdoor dining lines.

How Should You Test a Fabric Sample Once It Arrives?

Take it outside to the spot where the furniture will live. Look at the color at midday and again near sunset -- outdoor light changes constantly, and a fabric that glows warm at 5 p.m. can look washed-out at noon. Rub the sample between your fingers to check the hand -- some tightly woven fabrics feel stiff when new but soften with use, while loosely woven materials may feel soft immediately but pill faster. Splash water on it and watch whether beads roll off or soak in; performance fabrics dry fastest when water doesn't penetrate the weave. If you're near the ocean, leave a sample outside for a week to see whether salt air or morning dew leaves any residue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can solution-dyed fabrics stay outside all year?

Most solution-dyed acrylics resist UV and moisture year-round, but cushions last longer if you store them in a deck box or shed during months of heavy snow or freezing rain. The fabric itself won't fade, but constant freeze-thaw cycles can stress seams and zippers.

Will these fabrics fade in direct sun?

Solution-dyed materials like Sunbrella resist UV fading far better than surface-dyed or printed fabrics because the pigment is locked into the fiber at the molecular level. Expect minimal color shift even after years of full sun exposure.

How do you clean performance outdoor fabrics?

Most clean with mild soap and water -- brush the solution into the weave, rinse thoroughly, and let air-dry. Bleach is safe on many solution-dyed acrylics for mildew removal, but always test a hidden seam first.

Are these fabrics suitable for coastal or salt-air locations?

Yes -- performance outdoor fabrics resist salt air and won't corrode the way metal hardware can. Rinse cushions periodically if you're directly on the water to prevent salt buildup in the weave.

How long does it take for samples to arrive?

Standard curbside delivery to the continental USA is free, with typical transit matching small-parcel ground shipping. Samples ship from the same warehouse as full furniture orders.

Can you return fabric samples?

Contact outdoor@loomlan.com for the current sample return policy -- guidelines vary depending on whether samples were ordered as part of a furniture purchase or as standalone swatches.