Fabric Collections

Details at a Glance

Product Type	Fabric swatch collections
Material Options	Sunbrella acrylic, solution-dyed performance fabrics
Use	Pre-purchase sampling for outdoor furniture upholstery
Availability	LOOMLAN Outdoor

Order fabric swatches before you commit to a full outdoor furniture piece, available at LOOMLAN Outdoor with free shipping. You'll see how the color reads in your actual light and confirm the hand -- some outdoor fabrics are soft canvas-weight, others firmer and tighter-woven -- before the sofa or lounge chair arrives.

How Do Outdoor Performance Fabrics Handle Rain and Sun?

The collections we offer focus on solution-dyed acrylic like Sunbrella and similar performance weaves engineered for outdoor exposure. The dye saturates each fiber during extrusion, so the color goes all the way through rather than sitting on the surface -- that's why these fabrics resist UV fade season after season. Rain beads and rolls off the tight weave, and the synthetic acrylic fiber itself won't absorb moisture or support mildew growth. Most of our upholstered pieces in the outdoor sofas and outdoor sectionals collections use these same fabrics, and the swatches let you test how they dry after a storm or a hose-down.

Do You Have to Bring Cushions Inside Over Winter?

No -- cushions in these fabrics can stay out if you're willing to brush off snow or standing water. That said, any cushion left uncovered all winter will collect debris, and freeze-thaw cycles can stress the foam core even when the fabric cover is fine. We recommend storing cushions in a deck box or garage during the coldest months, or at minimum covering the furniture with a breathable tarp. The fabric itself won't rot or fade from winter rain, but dry indoor storage extends the life of the fill.

How Do I Clean These Fabrics?

Most spills wipe away with water and mild dish soap -- no need for special cleaners. For set-in grime or mildew spots (rare, but possible in deep shade), scrub with a soft brush, a 10:1 water-to-bleach solution, rinse thoroughly and air-dry. The solution-dyed fiber won't bleach out. Avoid pressure washers at close range; high PSI can fray the weave. Swatches arrive with the manufacturer's care tag, and you can test your cleaning method on the sample before you treat a full cushion. Many pieces in our outdoor chairs range use the same upholstery, so one swatch gives you a preview of care across multiple categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the fabric fade in direct sun?

Solution-dyed acrylics like Sunbrella carry UV-stable pigment through the entire fiber, so color loss is minimal even after years of sun. Darker shades may show slight lightening over time, but nothing like dyed polyester or cotton.

Are these fabrics waterproof?

They're water-resistant -- rain beads and drains away -- but not laminated or coated waterproof. The weave sheds moisture; it doesn't seal it out completely. Cushions dry quickly after a downpour.

Can I use these fabrics in a coastal or salt-air location?

Yes. The synthetic acrylic fiber resists salt corrosion and won't degrade in marine climates the way natural canvas does. Rinse periodically to prevent salt crust buildup on the surface.

How many swatches should I order?

Order every color you're considering -- screen renderings lie. Hold the swatch in your actual outdoor light, against your deck rail or stone patio, at different times of day.

Do swatches ship free?

Yes. Standard curbside delivery is free to the continental USA; swatches typically arrive in a business envelope within a week.

Where can I learn more about pairing fabrics with frame materials?

Our guide Designing Your Dream Outdoor Living Space walks through matching fabric weight and texture to teak, aluminum and wicker frames for a cohesive look.