The Ideal Outdoor Fabrics for your Backyard in Arizona

As the spring weather brings us outside to enjoy the fresh air, it’s time to consider your backyard. Your outdoor entertainment area can make all the difference in the comfort level you and your guests experience. Do you need to replace damaged seat cushions, add drapery, or add an umbrella or hammock?

Choosing the right fabrics for the outdoors is important, especially with prolonged exposure to the elements. The easier they are to clean and the more durable they are, then the better. 

Consider outdoor furniture, where you and your guests spend a lot of time. It’s time to ditch the cheap upholstery fabric in cushions that fades and rips with regular use. It’s time to invest in quality fabrics that are durable with beautiful designs that showcase your personal style.

Outdoor Fabrics Need to be Resistant to Wear & Tear

A rub test is a method of assessing the durability (or ‘abrasion resistance’) of a fabric. 

During the test, a programmed machine rubs the fabric vigorously. When the fabric begins to show wear and tear, the test finishes by counting the number of ‘rubs’ up to that point. This gives a textile a ‘rub count’. 

Manufacturers typically rely on rub tests to determine what function a fabric should take. Textiles with low rub counts are usually used for decorative functions, such as pillows and throws. High rub counts, however, are more appropriate for furniture (especially outdoor), such as chairs and sofas

Outdoor Fabrics Need to be Resistant to Fading

Exposure to the sun, rain, or any of the elements will also cause discoloration to your outdoor furniture. Fortunately, there’s fabric created specially to withstand fading and overall wear. 

Don’t see what you’re looking for online? Contact us for recommendations and we can provide you with patterns that haven’t made it online just yet.

Shop for Outdoor Fabrics at Fabrics That Go

Fabrics That Go has a wide variety of Sunbrella fabrics available for you to use if you have a project in mind for your backyard. You can easily shop for fabrics online with our vast array of Sunbrella fabric styles that are great for outdoor furniture, drapery, decorative pillows, and more so you can spend more time in your backyard.

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