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Fabric Color and Patterns.....
There are thousands of different fabric colors and patterns to select
from. A Boulevard Awning Company sales representative will work with you to
select a fabric appropriate to your awning and provide samples of the many
fabrics available.
Durability
All awning fabrics have
good abrasion resistance and will typically last between five to fifteen
years, depending on fabric type, climate, and proper fabric care.
Fabric Warranty
All fabrics are warranted by the fabric
manufacturer and directly by Boulevard Awning Company. Fabric warranties
generally cover colorfastness, rot and mildew. Boulevard Awning Company will
supply copies of fabric warranties upon request.
Fabric Types
Solution-dyed acrylic (Sometimes called Canvas)
Solution-dyed
acrylic is a woven fabric that was introduced for awnings in the early
1960s. Acrylic is a generic name for mixtures of at least 85 percent of
acrylonitrile. The other 15 percent consists of various additives, such as
chemicals that provide UV light, mildew and water. The loose weave makes it
highly breathable, so hot air and moisture will not be trapped. Boulevard
Awning Company proudly uses Sunbrella fabrics.
Vinyl-coated polyester
These standard fabrics include opaque and
translucent materials which are translucent depending on their color.
Vinyl-laminated polyesters are resistant to UV light, mildew and water and
are actually recommended for use in areas of sustained high humidity. They
are easy to clean and flame retardant.
Acrylic-coated polyester
Coated with acrylic rather than vinyl, this fabric is translucent
depending on its color and is resistant to UV light, mildew and water. The
weight is 9.5 to 12.5 ounces per square yard. Vinyl-coated polyester/cotton.
These are traditional awning fabrics. Because of their cotton base, these
opaque fabrics are not recommended for use in areas of constant high
humidity, although they are somewhat resistant to UV light, mildew and
water.
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