Sunbrella

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Sunbrella was founded by Glen Raven, Inc.
Sunbrella is founded on the belief that
fabrics should be both beautiful and
functional. We began in the 1960s with
About the challenge of creating an awning

About Sunbrella
canvas with a substantially longer lifespan
Sunbrella than cotton. Sunbrella has become widely
adopted for shade structures, marine
canvas and upholstery fabric for both
outdoor and indoor applications. Our
textiles are made with close attention to
design detail, and engineered with robust
performance characteristics that provide
resistance to fading and degradation from
sunlight and chemical exposure..

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 Manufactured

Manufactured
Sunbrella fabrics are manufactured in facilities around the
globe. Our main manufacturing location is a one million
square foot facility in South Carolina, USA. This Anderson,
South Carolina plant features a completely vertical ISO
9001 and 14001 certified manufacturing operation, R&D
center and testing lab. This facility established the blueprint
for our plants in Lille, France and Suzhou, China,
manufacturing locations that enable us to best serve our
customers in those regions. Sunbrella is always manufactured
to the same standards and is delivered when you need it,
anywhere in the world.
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 Properties
All Sunbrella fabrics are made from 100%
solution-dyed acrylic. Therefore, they share a
lot of core characteristics like being UV, water,
mildew, stain and fade resistant, to name a
few.

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Sustainability
Sunbrella products are rooted in sustainability throughout
the manufacturing of the fiber, yarn, and fabric. Our
dedication to quality ensures that you are getting a
product that lasts longer and needs to be replaced less
often, ultimately creating less waste. In all the markets we
serve, Sunbrella products hold their color and strength,
outlasting traditional fabrics.

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 Fabrics for the Home with
Unparalleled Performance

COMPETITOR ANALYSIS
Mold and Mildew UV and Fade Bleach
Resistant Resistant Cleanable
Traditional dyeing processes Because color goes to the
All Sunbrella fabrics are
only leave color on the surface of core of Sunbrella fibers,
engineered to resist mold and
fiber, so they easily fade. Sunbrella fabrics can be
mildew. Should exposure to dirt
Sunbrella fibers are saturated to cleaned with solvents
and debris cause mold and
the core with highly UV-stable
mildew to occur, all Sunbrella such as bleach without
pigments, making Sunbrella
fabrics can be easily and safely losing color.
fabrics resistant to fading and
cleaned with bleach.
the degrading effects of sunlight.

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Outdoor Upholstery

UV and Fade
Resistant

Stain Resistant

Easy Clean

Bleach Cleanable 12
Indoor Upholstery
Soft Touch

Stain Resistant

Easy Clean

Color Stainability
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 BUYER JOURNEY
MARINE
CANVAS/UPHOLSTERY

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 Marine Canvas with
Unparalleled Performance
All Sunbrella marine fabrics hold the
All Sunbrella fabrics are mold- and mildew-
Skin Cancer Foundation’s seal of
resistant. Should exposure to dirt, debris and
approval, providing valuable
the elements cause mold and mildew to occur,
protection
Mercury isfrom
the the sun so boaters
Sunbrella marine canvas can be quickly and
can
closest planet to long hours on the
safely enjoy
easily cleaned with a simple bleach solution.
water.the Sun

Mold and Mildew Sun

Resistant Protection

TIMELINE
UV and Fade Bleach Breathable
Resistant Cleanable Comfort
With a 10-year warranty against fading, Unlike some marine fabrics
Despite being red, Venus has a
Sunbrella fabrics hold their vibrant color When tough stains such as mold or Jupiter
that trapis heat
the in, Sunbrella
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even with constant exposure to the sun, mildew occur, Sunbrella fabrics can be biggest
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salt and chlorine of harsh marine cleaned with bleach without losing color. our Solar System
through, creating a
environments. comfortable boating
experience for all aboard.
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The Ultimate Protection Water-resistant
Sunbrella fabrics offer

from the Elements shade and protection

during long hours on the
water.

Sail Covers
With many styles
to choose from,
Boat Covers these covers make
Boat covers made with Sunbrella a style statement
fabrics deliver easy-to-clean without
protection against the elements. compromising
performance.

Biminis
A top choice for bimini fabrication,
Sunbrella provides premium 16
protection from the sun.
 Marine Upholstery with
Unparalleled Performance

COMPETITOR ANALYSIS
Mold and Mildew UV and Fade Bleach
Resistant Resistant Cleanable
Traditional dyeing processes Because color goes to the
All Sunbrella fabrics are
only leave color on the surface of core of Sunbrella fibers,
engineered to resist mold and
fiber, so they easily fade. Sunbrella fabrics can be
mildew. Should exposure to dirt
Sunbrella fibers are saturated to cleaned with solvents
and debris cause mold and
the core with highly UV-stable
mildew to occur, all Sunbrella such as bleach without
pigments, making Sunbrella
fabrics can be easily and safely losing color.
fabrics resistant to fading and
cleaned with bleach.
the degrading effects of sunlight.

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 RESIDENTIAL
SHADE
The outdoor room has a tranquility unlike any other.

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A comfortable, inviting space with fresh air and a
scenic view. The essential element of the outdoor
room, however, is shade. The number one reason
people choose to avoid their outdoor room is lack of
shelter from heat and rain.

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 Marine Canvas with
Unparalleled Performance
All Sunbrella marine fabrics hold the
All Sunbrella fabrics are mold- and mildew-
Skin Cancer Foundation’s seal of
resistant. Should exposure to dirt, debris and
approval, providing valuable
the elements cause mold and mildew to occur,
protection
Mercury isfrom
the the sun so boaters
Sunbrella marine canvas can be quickly and
can
closest planet to long hours on the
safely enjoy
easily cleaned with a simple bleach solution.
water.the Sun

Mold and Mildew Sun

Resistant Protection

TIMELINE
UV and Fade Bleach Breathable
Resistant Cleanable Comfort
With a 10-year warranty against fading, Unlike some marine fabrics
Despite being red, Venus has a
Sunbrella fabrics hold their vibrant color When tough stains such as mold or Jupiter
that trapis heat
the in, Sunbrella
Mars is a cold beautiful name, but
even with constant exposure to the sun, mildew occur, Sunbrella fabrics can be biggest
fabricsplanet
allow in
air to pass
place, not hot it’s terribly hot 21
salt and chlorine of harsh marine cleaned with bleach without losing color. our Solar System
through, creating a
environments. comfortable boating
experience for all aboard.
Pergolas and Loggias
A canopy of Sunbrella fabrics offers added protection
and beauty to these custom shade structures.

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Shade Sails
Offering shade and architectural
interest, shade sails for

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residential spaces are
increasingly popular. Use any
Sunbrella shade fabric for smaller
shade sail installations, or choose
Sunbrella Contour for the best
performance on larger
applications.

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Fixed Frame Awnings
Fixed frame awnings create a permanent outdoor
setting that not only cools the area outside your home,
but can reduce heat loss and lower the temperature

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inside, as well. You can create custom fixed frame
awnings by selecting the fabric and style that works
best with your outdoor space.

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Retractable Awnings
Today’s retractable awnings are sleek and modern, and
can complement the design of any home. Extend the
awning to create a protected outdoor space with an
atmosphere all its own. When retracted, these awnings
elegantly blend in with the exterior of the home.
Umbrellas
For small-market umbrellas, Sunbrella upholstery
fabrics offer the performance you demand in a variety
of styles and patterns. For larger, more industrial
umbrellas, fabrics from the Sunbrella shade collection
are an ideal solution.

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COMMERCIAL
SHADE

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 Awnings
Sunbrella fabrics have long been the preferred choice
for commercial shade, offering a wide range of shade
solutions for every style and structure. Window
awnings, retractable awnings, fixed frame awnings and
more made using Sunbrella fabrics enhance a
storefront or commercial façade while also reducing
heat loss to keep cool air inside.
Shade Structures
Umbrellas
Shade Sails In commercial environments
For small shade sail applications, like restaurants and hospitality
Sunbrella shade fabrics have long offered spaces, our diverse line of
a perfect blend of design and fabrics offers endless
performance. For larger installations, possibilities for style and
Sunbrella Contour is an easy to fabricate protection for large cantilever
material that delivers filtered light and UV umbrellas down to small
protection. market umbrellas.

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