What is Awning Fabric?
What is Awning Fabric?
The fabric that’s used to make awnings for windows, doors, patios, and pergolas is one of the most important factors to consider when you’re in the market for a canopy that you expect to grace your home for many years. The fabric is the most eye-catching element of any awning, and you’ll want to choose a style and color that will suit your taste and complement the appearance of your home. You’ll also want to ensure that the awning fabric you choose will retain its beauty as the years go by without too much attention from you.
Let’s consider some of the pros and cons of awning fabrics typically available on the market:
Canvas
Canvas was once the standard fabric for residential and commercial awnings, but in terms of durability and low-maintenance features, it doesn’t measure up to the synthetic canopies on the market today. Canvas is more susceptible to mold, mildew, and rot. On the plus side, canvas is often less expensive than its synthetic counterparts, and some people prefer its classic look. However, color and style options may be more limited than with synthetic fabrics.
Synthetic Materials
Awning fabric that’s made from acrylic, vinyl, polyester, or a combination of these materials is often far more durable, mildew-resistant, and maintenance-free than its canvas predecessor. It’s important to ask about the way the fabric is dyed and whether there are any fade-resistant and water-repellant features because this can affect how long your awning remains attractive. Acrylic awnings that are 100 percent solution-dyed are the best option because they are highly resistant to mildew and sun damage. Polyester fabrics that aren’t specially coated tend to fade, and vinyl may be prone to mildew in humid conditions.
Get the Best with Sunesta
At Sunesta, we’re proud manufacturers of some of the most beautiful and durable awnings available to homeowners, and our awning fabric plays a key role in the quality of our products. We use only 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic fibers in our made-to-order shade products. We also offer more than 150 colors and stripe patterns to choose from, which means you’ll be sure to find the look you want for your awning when you turn to Sunesta.
Contact us today to learn more about the top-caliber fabric and other features that make Sunesta awnings the shade options of choice for homeowners across the nation.