{"product_id":"benefits-of-modern-outdoor-fabrics","title":"Understanding modern outdoor fabrics","description":"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eOutdoor Fabric 101\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eOutdoor fabrics are high-performance fabrics that offer benefits such as UV resistance, soil and stain resistance, mildew resistance, high abrasion results and fire retardancy to modern outdoor furniture. Some even have the additional value of being machine washable. A prized capability when washability is required and\/or desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered specifically for outdoor use, these high-performing fabrics are durable, low maintenance and have excellent sunlight resistance. Technological advancements in outdoor yarns mean nowadays outdoor fabrics have a more natural appearance and softer feel than ever before. This helps improve the overall look and feel of modern outdoor furniture serving to create a more relaxed homely feel. The inherent qualities of outdoor fabrics offer flexibility to be used in a variety of outdoor settings, especially in spaces with direct sunlight and weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll find good quality outdoor fabrics are woven with the tried and tested fibres of solution dyed acrylic and solution dyed olefin\/polyolefin\/polypropylene, and outdoor vinyl fabrics will have a high PVC content. These compositions will provide the best performance with benefits in both the quality and longevity of your fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo high-performing outdoor-specific fabrics offered in our FrancoCrea collections are outdoor velvet and outdoor leather-look vinyl. Below we share the features and benefits for each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoor upholstery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen upholstering for the outdoors, it is important good quality outdoor fabric is partnered with high-quality outdoor-specific foams. An outdoor reticulated foam has an open cell density to allow water to pass through easily and drain away ensuring cushions and seat pads dry quickly and maintain their shape, comfort, and durability. They typically come in three densities – soft, medium, and firm and are a must for the longevity of modern outdoor furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnological advances mean wonderful solutions for modern outdoor furniture are available. We encourage you to visit our Adelaide and Melbourne studio\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.francocrea.com.au\/locations\/\"\u003eshowrooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto experience the full range of outdoor velvets, boucles, textured weaves and vinyls on offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.francocrea.com.au\/designer-furniture-melbourne\/\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlagship Melbourne studio showroom\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e259 Swan Street, Richmond, Victoria 3121\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.francocrea.com.au\/designer-furniture-adelaide\/\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlagship Adelaide studio showroom\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e442 Pulteney Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FrancoCrea","offers":[{"title":"Outdoor Fabrics","offer_id":50297958498444,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/6023\/1052\/files\/outdoordiningtablemulti_f3c99b06-e9b4-4199-a076-0d801a617767.jpg?v=1780115921","url":"https:\/\/www.francocrea.com.au\/products\/benefits-of-modern-outdoor-fabrics","provider":"FrancoCrea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}