How to Choose your Statement Outdoor Fabrics?
When it comes to choosing your outdoor fabrics, you may be wondering where to start. Firstly, think about what colours and patterns will work in your garden. Maybe you like bright and bold patterns, in that case a fabric such as Botanical Outdoor Petrol will suit you. If you are a nature lover and prefer slightly more subtle patterns, the Storks Outdoor fabric will work for you. And if you prefer geometrics, try the Zig Zag Outdoor Petrol fabric.
When it comes to practicality, our range of outdoor fabrics all have similar properties which are stated on the individual fabric pages. All have qualities such as being stain resistant, water repellent and have great light fastness so will stay looking bright and colourful.
What Can I Do with Outdoor Fabrics?
Outdoor fabrics are hugely versatile and are perfect for many projects that you may have in mind. The statement design Lima Jungle has a wonderful exotic pattern featuring various wildlife that will look great when used to recover a deckchair or directors chairs. The quirky Madworld Outdoor fabric has a whimsical design that includes hippos, mushrooms and jellyfish, this design is sure to make an impact in your garden and can be used for a variety of projects such as making into a tablecloth for a dinner party or a parasol.
There are numerous projects you can make with outdoor fabrics, such as using to recover sofas, deckchairs, parasols, and to make cushions, bean bags and tablecloths. Get inspired by our JF Creations. Looking to recover furniture? Take a look at our How to recover a deckchair article for a step by step tutorial.
How to Sew with Outdoor Fabrics
Outdoor fabrics are easy to sew with, just bear in mind to use a strong sharp needle in your sewing machine to give the best finish. These fabrics are slightly thicker than most so you will need a stitch such as zig zag for strength and a UV treated polyester thread to ensure your creations can withstand the test of time.
A fabric like the Acapulco Outdoor fabric has a bold geometric design and is available in a range of colours which is perfect for making a bean bag or two to lounge on. Like many of the outdoor fabrics, it can be washed at 30, meaning those everyday stains will easily come out.
How Do You Keep Outdoor Fabric from Fading?
When it comes to outdoor fabrics, you want them to be as hassle free as possible and to have a long-lasting look. Many of our outdoor fabrics are resistant to UV rays, making them a great choice for a sunny spot. A bold jungle leaf print Canopy Outdoor Green fabric has a lightfastness of 7 which is great, the bold green pattern will stay looking vivid. A perfect fabric for making into a child’s den or cushions, the Creepy Critters Outdoor fabric will keep the little ones amused, with a light fastness of 7, the fabric will keep looking colourful.
When it comes to the colder months, we recommend you store away your outdoor furniture until next year, they have mould resistant qualities too meaning they will store away well and look as good as new next year.
Is Outdoor Fabric Waterproof?
The Great British Summer can somewhat be rather unpredictable and so you can be safe in the knowledge that our range of outdoor fabrics are water resistant. A statement colourful stripe such as the Malaga Rainbow Outdoor waterproof fabric is great for making into a deckchair or recovering cushions for a sofa.
If you are heading to the coast, our Hatherop Waterproof fabric is perfect for using to recover boat seats, great for those days on the sea.
Try the Padstow Reef fabric to make into tie-on patio dining seats, the fun seashell print will add statement coastal inspired pattern into your outdoor space and can easily be wiped, cleaned and washed.
For further information on the benefits and properties of our range of outdoor fabrics, take a look at this Outdoor Fabric article.
