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What is sunbrella Firesist?
FIRESIST is a high-performing, flame-retardant awning fabric. It is designed specifically for the commercial awning, canopy, and shade markets. FIRESIST is woven from highly UV and fade-resistant, solution-dyed fiber. The proprietary coating provides superior weather, stain, mildew, and flame resistance.
Is Sunbrella fabric flame retardant?
Sunbrella Firesist Specifications Description: Fabric woven from an inherently fire retardant polymer, backed with a durable urethane/acrylic coating.
Is sunbrella toxic?
Most Sunbrella upholstery fabrics have been tested in an independent laboratory to verify they do not contain harmful substances according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® (19.
Does sunbrella have Teflon?
Sunbrella® fabrics are widely recognized as the best for use outdoors and are used extensively for awnings, boat coverings, convertible car roofs, outdoor furniture cushions, etc. It has a Teflon® coating to help repel stains.
Which Sunbrella fabric is most durable?
Sunbrella Heritage fabric is made of 50% Sunbrella acrylic and 50% recycled Sunbrella acrylic. It’s a heavier weight at 10.5 oz and is very durable.
What is the best grade of Sunbrella fabric?
BEST: Grade A/A+ (Sunbrella & Outdura): These grade fabrics include 100% solution-dyed acrylic fabrics from the top U.S. mills, including Sunbrella and Outdura. These all-weather fabrics offer a five-year warranty covering loss of color or strength from normal exposure, including sunlight, mildew, or rot.
What is SPF fabric?
Sun protective clothing is clothing specifically designed for sun protection and is produced from a fabric rated for its level of ultraviolet (UV) protection. A novel weave structure and denier (related to thread count per inch) may produce sun protective properties.
What is the SPF rating scale?
SPF is a measure of how much solar energy (UV radiation) is required to produce sunburn on protected skin (i.e., in the presence of sunscreen) relative to the amount of solar energy required to produce sunburn on unprotected skin. As the SPF value increases, sunburn protection increases.
What is the difference between UV and SPF?
SPF stands for “Sun Protection Factor”. It measures the amount of time it takes for sun-exposed skin to redden, while UPF measures the amount of UV radiation that penetrates a fabric and reaches the skin. Remember that SPF only accounts for UVB rays unless specifically stated as a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
What are the features of firesist?
Download the FIRESIST swatch card. Color: Solution dyed to resist color loss from UV exposure and weathering. Resistant to most chemicals, including bleach. Warranty: 5 years against loss of color or strength.
What is the new firesist color palette?
The new FIRESIST color palette focuses on popular solids, tweeds and stripes. View the FIRESIST card for all options. Download the FIRESIST swatch card. Color: Solution dyed to resist color loss from UV exposure and weathering. Resistant to most chemicals, including bleach. Warranty: 5 years against loss of color or strength.
What is firesist fabric swatches?
FIRESIST Fabric Swatches. The new FIRESIST color palette focuses on popular solids, tweeds and stripes. View the FIRESIST card for all options. Download the FIRESIST swatch card. Color: Solution dyed to resist color loss from UV exposure and weathering. Resistant to most chemicals, including bleach.
Why choose firesist awnings?
Fire retardant fabrics. State-of-the-art flame retardant performance and UV resistance for the commercial awning, canopy and shade markets. Fire retardant. FIRESIST delivers a state-of-the-art combination of flame retardant performance and UV resistance that exceeds industry standards. Weather resistance.