How to Choose the Right Outdoor Furniture Upholstery Fabric

Your outdoor furniture is an extension of your home—a place where you relax, spend time with friends and family, and celebrate the great outdoors. Naturally, you want it to stay beautiful and comfortable through all kinds of weather. That’s why high-performance Sunbrella fabrics for outdoor cushions not only look terrific, but our fabrics are made to withstand just about anything nature throws their way. 

 

Outdoor seating area with a couch and ottomanOutdoor seating area with a couch and ottoman
Sunbrella performance fabrics keep their beautiful fade proof color for years of enjoyment.

What type of fabric is best for outdoor furniture?

Sunbrella performance fabrics are the best options for your outdoor furniture, cushions, and pillows for a few key reasons. Sunbrella performance fabrics are made of 100% solution dyed Sunbrella acrylic. Sunbrella Acrylic is a great choice for outdoor furniture fabric because it is durable, easily cleanable, fade proof, water resistant and stain resistant. Sunbrella fibers are saturated with color and UV-stabilized pigments before they’re spun into yarn – so the pigment goes all the way through the yarn for color that stays true over time.  

 

An outdoor lounge chair with grey and white striped upholstery and pillowsAn outdoor lounge chair with grey and white striped upholstery and pillows
Sunbrella outdoor upholstery fabrics are weather resistant and mildew resistant.

What is the most weather resistant/durable outdoor upholstery?

Sunbrella outdoor upholstery fabrics stand up to just about anything nature throws their way. Sunbrella performance outdoor fabrics are saturated with fade proof color, so they won’t fade in the sun. The acrylic fabric is weather resistant, with moisture-wicking and quick-drying properties. Our fabrics are mold and mildew resistant, so exposure to outdoor elements won’t ruin the look or feel of your outdoor furniture.

  

A dog sitting on an outdoor couch in the rainA dog sitting on an outdoor couch in the rain
Sunbrella outdoor fabrics offer long-lasting comfort through years of rain or shine.

What material lasts the longest in outdoor furniture?

We believe so strongly in the durability and long-lasting nature of Sunbrella fabrics, all Sunbrella outdoor fabrics have a limited 5-year warranty. Your fabrics won’t fade or wear when cared for properly.

 

You should always take care of your outdoor furniture and promptly clean any spills or dirt that accumulates from being outdoors. Sunbrella fabrics are easily cleanable so inevitable everyday spills don’t turn into permanent unsightly stains.  

 

A family sitting and playing in a backyard with Sunbrella outdoor fabric chairs, cushions, and pillowsA family sitting and playing in a backyard with Sunbrella outdoor fabric chairs, cushions, and pillows
Enjoy worry-free outdoor fun with Sunbrella performance fabrics.

What Color is Best for Outdoor Furniture?

Many people believe you should avoid bright colors that can easily fade for outdoor spaces. Another common misconception is that you should avoid white or light-colored fabrics due to them getting ruined by dirt, grime, and weather. When you choose Sunbrella fabrics for you outdoor furniture, you have the ultimate freedom to pick whatever color you want.

 

Our bright, bold colors are made with UV-stabilized pigments for color that lasts, year after year. With easy cleanability and weather resistant fibers, you can have the white, ivory, or light grey fabric of your dreams with worrying about stains or mildew ruining your style.

 

Learn More

Get started today and choose the right outdoor fabric for your home with the Sunbrella Fabric Finder tool. Learn more about the benefits of Sunbrella performance fabrics and visit our Where to Buy page to find a retailer near you that sells products made with Sunbrella.  

 


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