Is outdura fabric waterproof?

Is outdura fabric waterproof?

Outdura fabrics stand up well to surface wear (or rubbing against another fabric during normal day to day use) with up to 60,000 double rubs on the Wyzenbeek abrasion test scale. Outdura fabric’s water repellent finish makes it water resistant, scoring 90 of 100 on the strict AATCC spray test.

How do you clean Outdura fabric?

Outdura® fabric should be cleaned regularly to prevent excessive dirt from accumulating. Simply brush off any loose dirt and rinse with lukewarm water. To clean, use a solution of lukewarm water (not exceeding 100° F) and a mild natural soap such as Lux™ or Ivory™. Rinse thoroughly to remove excess soap.

What is Spuncrylic fabric?

Spuncrylic® fabric is a polyester material that has gone through a process called solution dying. This gives it a very high resistance to fading from sunlight. Spuncrylic® fabric also possesses good stain resistance and water repellency characteristics .

What is solution dyed acrylic fabric?

Solution-dyed acrylic fabrics are unique in that a liquid acrylic solution is mixed with dye, formed into a fiber, and then spun into yarn. * This process allows the fabric to be water-resistant, colorfast, and soft to the touch.

Who manufactures Outdura fabric?

Sattler
Sattler is the leading European performance textile manufacturer of solution dyed acrylic fabric that together with Outdura provides customers worldwide with a wide assortment of high quality fabric options to meet and exceed their expectations.

Where is Outdura manufactured?

North Carolina
Outdura™ is 100% Solution Dyed Acrylic made in North Carolina, USA for use as marine and boating upholstery. Big Duck Canvas offers wholesale Outdura at factory direct wholesale pricing.

What is a mild soap for cleaning fabric?

To clean more thoroughly, gently scrub your fabric with a mixture of lukewarm water and a mild natural soap, such as Ivory brand soap.

Is acrylic or polyester better for outdoor fabric?

Acrylic is used as a base for many outdoor fabrics because of its durability and resistance to wrinkling, fading, and mildew growth. Polyester shares may of these properties, and the use of both fabrics in one material makes a durable outdoor fabric.

Is acrylic fabric good for outdoor?

The most decorative of the outdoor fabrics is also the most affordable. Acrylic is used as a base cloth for many reasons. Because of its strength, durability, resilience, resistance to wrinkling, shrinking, fading, mildew and fungus it is a great choice. In addition it dries quickly and is UV resistant.

What is polypropylene olefin fabric?

Olefin fiber is a synthetic fiber made from a polyolefin, such as polypropylene or polyethylene. It is used in wallpaper, carpeting, ropes, and vehicle interiors. Olefin’s advantages are its strength, colorfastness and comfort, its resistance to staining, mildew, abrasion, and sunlight, and its good bulk and cover.

Where are Sunbrella products made?

South Carolina
Sunbrella fabrics are manufactured in facilities around the globe. Our main manufacturing location is a one million square foot facility in Anderson, South Carolina, USA.