Durable Outdoor Furniture Fabrics to Consider

Durable Outdoor Furniture Fabrics to Consider   

Buying outdoor furniture, such as sofas, benches, hammocks, chaise lounges, and coffee tables, is an investment, so people should get the highest-quality fabrics and durable upholstery options. Durability refers to the furniture's ability to withstand consistent use over a long time. 

Professionals measure durability using abrasion resistance, which is the number of times the fabric gets rubbed before showing wear or tear. Also, another test is pressure to tear, which refers to the amount of force the fabric can withstand before tearing. 

Qualities of Outdoor Furniture Fabrics

When deciding on outdoor furniture fabrics, consider the following: 

• Fiber content
• Warp (bowing and twisting) ability
• The direction of threads in weaving
• Yarn thickness
• UV, rain, and wind resistance
• Color fastness and fade resistance
• Fabric washability (hand wash or machine wash friendly)
• Mildew, rot, and mold resistance
• Eco-friendly characteristics
• Cleaning and care difficulty

Durable Outdoor Fabrics

Here are some durable outdoor fabrics to consider.

• Solution-dyed acrylic: One of the strongest and most durable fabrics is solution-dyed acrylic because it's soft, colorfast, water resistant, weather resistant, and easy to clean (with soap and water).
• Olefin: Olefin is another solution-dyed option that wicks moisture and quickly air dries. It also has high abrasion resistance and is stain-resistant.
• Polyester blends: In addition, using polyester blends works well because body oils and food spills can destroy 100% of polyester fabrics. Woven vinyl-coated polyester handles tough weather conditions, doesn't split or tear under pressure, is water repellent, and air dries fast.
• Fabrics with PVC coating: Also, applying a PVC coating protects the polyester core from water, maintaining its structural integrity.
• Microfiber fabrics: Messy families should use microfiber and ultrasuede fabrics because they have prints and patterns available to camouflage spills and stains. Also, their tightly woven and ultra-fine fibers provide comfort, ease of cleaning, and powerful protection.
• Canvas: In addition, canvas fabrics are great because they can withstand damage from large wildlife, hurricanes, and tornadoes. The disadvantages include having a rough texture and being uncomfortable to sit on.
• Leather: You can use natural fabrics, such as leather. It's expensive, but distressed leather hides blemishes and scratches easily. Also, it naturally repels hair from pets.
• Linen or cotton: Tightly woven linen and cotton furniture fabrics last long because they prevent dust, liquids, and other material from penetrating.

Finally, outdoor furniture gets exposed to many elements, such as wind, rain, and outside animals. When looking for furniture fabric, you should ensure it can withstand all conditions without wear or tear. Also, check for high-quality fabrics to boost longevity. 

Visit National Outdoor Furniture, Inc., to see the outdoor furniture we offer.