Canvas and Sunbrella

CANVAS and SUNBRELLA®
SUNBRELLA® is what most consumers mistake for canvas. SUNBRELLA® is everywhere and part of our everyday lives. It is a canvas-like material used on restaurant, cafe, and storefront awnings in towns and cities all across North America. STARBUCK's Coffee houses are a perfect example: all of their awnings and market umbrellas are made of SUNBRELLA® .

At marinas, SUNBRELLA® fabric is utilized on virtually all of the canvas bimini tops, sail and boat covers. Additionally, almost all of the fabric convertible car tops use this versatile fabric. It is SUNBRELLA's® proven durability under the most extreme conditions which makes it the overwhelming choice for fabrics exposed to the elements.

SUNBRELLA® is a fabric woven of 100% solution dyed acrylic fibers. The solution dying process locks the dye in the acrylic while in liquid form before the fiber is produced. This ensures maximum color fastness and is why SUNBRELLA® fabrics retain their vibrant colors and resist fading. GLEN RAVEN MILLS founded in 1880, pioneered SUNBRELLA® over 30 years ago, creating a major breakthrough in outdoor fabrics. Since that time it has constantly refined SUNBRELLA® to make it the best fabric available for outdoor use.

SUNBRELLA® is so durable that it comes with a five year limited warranty. To ensure maximum performance and keep it looking great, SUNBRELLA® needs routine cleaning. Although the fabric comes treated with a water and stain resistant finish, repellency re-treatment is necessary after a thorough cleaning. GLEN RAVEN MILLS, INC. has endorsed only one product for re-treatment of it's SUNBRELLA® fabric. That product is 303 High Tech FABRIC GUARD. It is unrivaled in repelling water, stains, and the damaging effect of the sun.