Multiple Frame Colors to Choose From
Frames are available in white, camel, spartan bronze, granular black* (limited units) or ivory
Don't let competitors fool you, you can have it your way! We have frame options to suit your home, business and HOA/ARB requirements.
Can't attach an awning to your home?
Add accessories to your new awning system!
Add accessories to your new awning system!
Try one of the SunSetter Oasis Freestanding Awning Systems. 16x10 or 12x10, manual or motorized AND you can add a wind sensor (on motorized) and LED lights!
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Add accessories to your new awning system!
Add accessories to your new awning system!
Add accessories to your new awning system!
Accessories available for some awnings:
· Wireless Wind Sensor
· LED Lights
· Removable Side & Front Screens
· Cleaning Kit
Need extra coverage? We can extend to 16'6" if you have the height needed for the proper installati
Need extra coverage? We can extend to 16'6" if you have the height needed for the proper installati
Need extra coverage? We can extend to 16'6" if you have the height needed for the proper installati
The Total Eclipse
16' - 40' available in 14' 9"projection
19' - 40' available in 16' 6" projection
We got you covered!
See our new Integrated LED lights
Need extra coverage? We can extend to 16'6" if you have the height needed for the proper installati
Need extra coverage? We can extend to 16'6" if you have the height needed for the proper installati
NEW! Eclipse offers integrated LED lights. Available in white and onyx. More colors coming soon.
Limited on space, but need coverage?
Limited on space, but need coverage?
Limited on space, but need coverage?
The Eclipse Drop Arm will add the look of old world charm. Self stores when not in use with 180 degrees of adjustable inclination. You determine how much of the sun's heat and light you need.
We Carry Sunbrella Fabric!
Limited on space, but need coverage?
Limited on space, but need coverage?
Sunbrella is a leader in performance fabrics for awnings applications. Take a look at this beautiful collection.
What is the Best Fabric for an Outdoor Awning?
How Outdoor Awnings have Advanced Throughout the Years
Awnings are not only an excellent aesthetic choice for outdoor spaces, but they’re a functional one as well. A high-quality awning can provide much-needed shade, a cooler area to relax, protection from the elements, and even UPF rated protection from skin-damaging UV rays. But how do you know which fabric is the best? Besides your preference in colors, patterns, and texture for your outdoor space, there are qualities such as durability, tear resistance, mold resistance, and ease of maintenance that will also factor in. That is why it is important to understand how awning fabrics have matured through the years, and which fabrics have risen to the top.
SOLUTION-DYED ACRYLIC
A more effective approach to developing a fabric that can survive the outdoors is solution-dyed acrylic. With this type of fabric, the colorless fibers are dyed in acrylic pigments so that the color goes all the way through the fiber. This is done before the fibers become yarn — and in some cases before the fiber itself is even formed — and woven into cloth, which in turn means that the cloth itself is dyed all the way through.
Because the fabric is dyed all the way through, this type of acrylic fabric is highly resistant to fading (which has always been a major problem for outdoor fabrics). The resulting fabric is soft to the touch, as opposed to the plastic feel of coating-based fabrics, and highly water resistant, also. Many have compared the feel of acrylic to cotton or polyester fabric.
Awnings made from Solution-dyed acrylic fabrics are resistant to mold and mildew growth and are easy to keep clean so long as dirt and grime is not allowed to build up.
There are several major brands of awning fabric available, all with their own special features. Each of the brands listed is solution-dyed acrylic, which is the most advanced and effective awning material to date.
SUNBRELLA
One of the best-known brands of awning fabric is Sunbrella, which has been around for almost fifty years. Their awning fabrics are solution-dyed with highly UV-stable pigments for long-lasting color. They also provide excellent UPF protection to further protect the humans beneath it from the effects of the sun (although it will not take the place of sunscreen) and most of their outdoor fabrics have The Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation.
PARA TEMPOTEST
An Italian company Para’s line of solution-dyed acrylic fiber awning fabrics are available in either water-resistant or waterproof options and offer varying degrees of UV protection for those taking refuge under the shade of their fabrics. Their awning fabrics are easy to clean using a mild soap (e.g., Ivory or Woolite) and warm water.
RECACRIL
RECacril, an import from Spain made by Recasens, is another outstanding awning fabric. It is made from solution-dyed acrylic yarn for long-lasting color, and it is woven in such a way to maximize its tear strength and tensile strength for a highly durable, tear-resistant fabric. This method, known as the Infinity Process, makes it highly water resistant and dimensionally stable so that your awning will last long and stay beautiful.
Of all the brands we carry, RECacril is the most tightly woven, due to a smaller yarn and a correspondingly higher thread count. This means their fabric is more water resistant as well as being particularly durable. So to the extent that we recommend any of these brands over the others, RECacril is on the top of our list. It comes at an upgraded price
RECacril is also highly antimicrobial, making it resistant to both mildew and mold. In addition, it is UPF rated to aid in protection from the negative effects of the sun on human skin and is very easy to maintain.
IN CONCLUSION,
There are several recurrent themes to be noticed in the discussion of awning fabrics, including the following:
● The dye goes all the way through the fabric
● Fabrics are available in bright colors to match just about any outdoor decor requirements
● They are highly resistant to fading and UV degradation
● Many brands provide UPF protection
● They are either water resistant or waterproof
● They are easy to clean with no special chemicals required
● They do not promote the growth of mold or mildew
● They are durable and long-lasting, with a 10-year warranty for just about every brand
● They can usually handle 2000+ hours indirect sun before fading begins
Some other positive aspects of solution-dyed acrylic include its natural resistance to shrinkage and how quickly it dries. In fact, acrylic itself is considered a moisture-wicking fabric and can actually repel water (making it a hydrophobic material). In addition, acrylic materials are so soft that they are being used more and more for indoor furniture.
