Outdoor Cushions
The most affordable and effective way to bring a touch of colour or pattern into your garden is to make some outdoor cushions. This can spruce up a BBQ area or add some comfort to your deckchairs and is a fun and simple way which doesn’t cost a lot of money. Please note outdoor fabrics are much thicker than your average fabric due to the Teflon or acrylic coating to make them suitable for outdoor use so we recommend using a sharps needle and using the zig zag stitch for strength and the best finish.
A popular choice for cushions with our customers is the Lima Jungle outdoor fabric. This design is filled with foliage and wildlife and is an excellent choice if you’re wanting to transport your garden to the tropical jungle. Pair with the Salcombe Outdoor plain for either coordinating plain cushions or as piping for that extra finishing touch.
Deckchairs and Sun Loungers
Do you have a deckchair frame that needs a refresh? Traditional stripes are a popular choice for deckchairs and sun loungers, and we have a fantastic range on our website. Outdoor fabrics are hard wearing and versatile for a great choice for updating old sun loungers.
The Coastal outdoor fabric is a popular choice for more traditional gardens and inspired by the coastal stripe seen at British beaches. Available in seven classic colours this fabric would make a wonderful deckchair or lounger. This fabric has UV protection properties, and a colour fastness of 6/7 so will not easily fade if left out in the sun. This timeless design will instantly uplift your garden and a practical choice too.
Conservatory Furniture
Garden rooms and conservatories get a lot of natural sunlight so it’s important you choose an outdoor fabric that can protect against fading and be hard wearing for heavy use during the summer months. The Valencia fabric is a highly practical choice for furniture and comes with several must have properties like stain, mould, UV and water resistant.
Valencia comes with a 5-year warranty against colour fading so an excellent choice for a conservatory if south facing. With a 40,000 rub test result, this is an extremely hard wearing fabric that also can be cleaned with a 1:20 bleach solution perfect for unwanted stains. For more classic interiors then consider using the Fossil Colourway, this fabric is a warm beige that can be spruced up with colour cushions. For a bolder room, look at the Valencia fabric in the Bombay Colourway, its vibrant blue shade will create an eye-catching piece of furniture.
Floor Cushions and Bean bags
Beanbags and floor cushions are perfect for warm afternoons spent in the garden chilling out or those impromptu picnics with friends and family. All our outdoor fabrics can be used as bean bags and floor cushions so you will be spoilt for choice.
If you’re looking for an outdoor fabric which will wash well and be durable with heavy use, then take a look at the Penzance outdoor fabric range. This plain fabric comes in an array of colours from bright to more neutral and is washable at 30 so easy to remove any grass stains which may colour the fabric. It also has a colour fastness of 6/8 so will continue to look vibrant all year round!
For a more vibrant bean bag then consider the Jungle Outdoor fabric. This versatile outdoor fabric avoids condensation against heat and humidity and is easy to clean. Available in green, blue and monochrome shades this leafy design is perfect for a garden.
Parasols
Enjoy outdoor dining that little bit longer with a handmade parasol in our fantastic range of outdoor fabrics. The perfect parasol will need to stop glare and be weatherproof when the weather takes a turn for the worse. The Salcombe plain fabric is a great choice for a Parasol because it comes in several neutral to vibrant colours and has a colour fastness of 6/7 so will not easily fade in direct sunlight. The fabric is also great against condensation and humidity.
Garden Accessories
Outdoor fabrics aren’t only used for furniture, they can be used for a whole range of garden accessories to make your summer party that extra special. Consider adding a pop of pattern to your table for stylish alfresco dining. Outdoor fabrics can also be used for decorating your garden. Bunting is a fun and simple way to add colour to your garden, get the family involved to make your outside space more homely. Make outdoor cushion covers and outdoor bean bags for that added touch of comfort in your outdoor areas.
Another great use for Outdoor fabrics is peg bags, they can be left outside all year round, outdoor fabrics are a practical choice for storing your pegs. Follow our step-by-step guide to creating your very own peg bag in our outdoor fabric ranges.
