Outdoor Fabrics Sunbrella: Awning vs. Furniture Weight
Outdoor Fabrics: Sunbrella Canvas Explained
We group Sunbrella Canvas into two groups, and knowing which one you need makes choosing outdoor fabrics from Sunbrella much simpler.
Group 1: Awning Canvas
Awning fabrics are waterproof, thick and ultra durable to wind, rain, snow and sun. Use them for awnings, canopies, covers and any project that stays outside year-round and has to shed weather.
Group 2: Furniture Weight (Non-Awning) Canvas
Furniture Weight, or non-awning Canvas, is water friendly and sometimes water repellant. These fabrics are soft, easy to sew and great for outdoor upholstery — patio cushions, chair slings, pillows and drapery.
Choosing Between the Two
If the fabric has to keep water out, start with awning canvas. If it has to be comfortable, drape well and run through a home sewing machine, choose furniture weight. Browse the Sunbrella outdoor fabrics below by weight, color and pattern.