Fabric Collections

Details at a Glance

Order fabric samples before you choose a cushion or upholstered piece -- you need to see how the weave feels and how the color reads in your actual light. The complete outdoor fabric sample collection is available at LOOMLAN Outdoor with free shipping. Every swatch ships so you can test the material against your existing furniture, flooring, or planters before the full piece arrives.

How Well Do These Fabrics Handle Sun and Rain?

These are solution-dyed outdoor textiles -- the pigment goes through the entire fiber before it's woven, not printed on the surface. That construction resists UV fade for years in direct sun, and it won't bleed or wash out when rain hits. The weave itself is engineered to shed water and resist mildew growth even in humid climates. Most samples are woven from acrylic or polyester fibers that won't rot, stretch, or stiffen after a season outdoors -- the texture you feel on the swatch is what you'll feel two summers from now.

Can You Leave Cushions in These Fabrics Outside All Year?

You can, but most manufacturers recommend bringing cushions inside or storing them in a deck box during sustained freezing rain or heavy snow. The fabric itself won't degrade, but ice can stress the cushion core and seams over repeated freeze-thaw cycles. If you're in a coastal or temperate zone where winter means occasional rain but no hard freezes, the fabric will hold up season after season without storage. In snow-belt climates, pull the cushions when the first freeze warning hits and store them in a dry garage or shed until spring.

Where Do These Samples Help Most?

Order swatches if you're replacing cushions on existing outdoor seating or building a complete set and need every piece to coordinate. Lay the samples on your deck or patio in morning and afternoon light -- colors shift dramatically between photos and real sun. If you're furnishing a covered porch or poolside lounge area, pair the swatches with samples from our outdoor furniture frames so you can see the full combination before the order ships.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the color I see on the swatch match the finished cushion?

Yes -- every swatch is cut from the same dye lot used for production upholstery, so the color and weave are identical to what arrives on the cushion.

Are these fabrics rated for salt air and coastal humidity?

Solution-dyed outdoor fabrics resist salt air corrosion and won't mildew in high humidity, making them suitable for oceanfront and Gulf Coast installations.

Do I need to treat or seal the fabric before use?

No -- the fibers are already treated for water and stain resistance during manufacturing, and sealing them can interfere with breathability.

How do I clean these fabrics if they get dirty?

Most outdoor performance fabrics clean with mild soap and water; blot spills immediately and rinse with a hose for deeper cleaning.

Can I use these fabrics for indoor furniture?

You can, though the heavier weave and texture are optimized for outdoor durability rather than the softer hand of indoor upholstery.

How are fabric samples shipped?

Swatches ship free via standard curbside delivery to the continental USA and arrive within the same timeframe as full furniture orders.