/ Why do Designers Rave About Sunbrella?

Why do designers rave about sunbrella?

Designers have a not-so-secret love affair with Sunbrella fabrics, and for good reason. This innovative material has revolutionised outdoor furnishings since the 1960s, offering a perfect blend of style and practicality. From its waterproof properties to its resistance to mould and mildew, Sunbrella ticks all the boxes for both aesthetics and functionality.

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Woven to last through years of sun, rain, and good times

Sunbrella is one of the most recognized brands in outdoor furniture today. Since the 1960s, Glen Raven's Sunbrella fabric has become synonymous with outdoor performance and durability.

To learn more about Sunbrella and why we choose to use it exclusively across our entire outdoor seating collection, read on.

It’s easy to care for and clean

Spills and messes happen—especially when you have kids and pets. Many performance fabrics simply have a protective surface finish that can wear off. Sunbrella has engineered performance into the core of each fiber for true stain resistance and an easy clean. Most spills will only require mild soap and water but for the toughest stains, it's even bleach-friendly.

Won’t fade in direct sunlight

Sunbrella fabrics are made of 100% solution-dyed acrylic. Each fiber is saturated with colour and UV-stabilized pigments before they’re spun into yarn - meaning the pigment goes all the way through the fibers (not just on top) and the colour stays true over time even in high temperature, UV ray exposure, or harsh rain.

Fully certified for peace of mind

When you bring Sunbrella fabrics into your home, you can trust that they are not made with harmful substances. These fabrics have earned GREENGUARD Gold Certification, the OEKO-TEX Made in Green certification, the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Approval, and are FACTS certified.

A decade or more of use

Patio sets made with Sunbrella fabrics are a smart long-term investment. Sunbrella fabrics are highly durable and can withstand 10+ years of heavy outdoor use.

It's water and mould-resistant

Sunbrella fabric is waterproof, mould and mildew-resistant. Instead of soaking in, the liquid will bead and roll off the fabric. It’s safe for the whole family and can be left outside for long periods of time without any worries of damage.

It's better for the environment

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Browse the collection or contact our team to learn more about Sunbrella®.