Textiles play an essential role in outdoor spaces. Read on to discover the best fabrics.
It may seem obvious but the first thing to avoid is choosing a fabric for indoor use. Many users believe that it is cheaper but the reality is quite the opposite, everything in its place! Its durability is much lower, you have to be aware of the weather, because if it rains they cannot be outside, they are not prepared to receive direct UV rays and end up fading, in short, they do not have the technology of the outdoor fibre, therefore, you will have to change it often and be aware of the inclemency of the weather.
In contrast, outdoor fabrics have the following advantages:
· UV PROTECTION
You can leave them in full sun all day and they will not fade, even bright colours, which normally tend to fade with exposure to the sun, will look as good as the first day, they will not show a damaged or worn appearance.
· PREPARED FOR THE OUTDOOR
There are fabrics that are fully prepared to be in contact with water and humidity, whether it is water from the swimming pool or rain.
They have a quick water drainage system that facilitates the expulsion of water to avoid mould and unpleasant odours.
If you live in places with high humidity such as Castelldefels, Empuriabrava or L’Ampolla, it is a guaranteed success, you won’t have to worry about unexpected weather changes or drying yourself with a towel before sitting on the sofa.
· STAIN RESISTANCE
Outdoor fabrics are constantly in contact with elements such as dust, insects, rain, mud and so on. There are fabrics called “easy-clean” which, as the name suggests, are easy to clean.
· FABRICS AND PRINTS
Beliefs say that outdoor fabrics are plasticy, rough and hot, but nothing could be further from the truth. The truth is that fabrics have evolved a lot. At Nunue we work with fabrics that, to the touch and at first glance, could be perfectly suitable for indoors, soft, cool and very pleasant to the touch.
In addition, there is a wide variety of colours, finishes and prints.
And we are not only talking about fabrics for upholstering cushions or sofas, there are also decorative curtains, rugs and other elements that can be used on your terrace, porch or garden without any problem.
If you want to know more about outdoor fabrics you can visit us in our showroom in Sitges, we will be waiting for you.
