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Types of Awning Fabrics
 You choose the fabric. Or, let us recommend
one that is right for the application, customer
requirements, and the physical environment.
Most fabric warranties range from five to twelve years.
Wear is affected by weather and site factors. AI Innovations uses fabrics
that come from leading manufacturers that have the highest quality fabrics.
Contact
cjackson@aiinnovations.com
or use the links below to research the leading fabric
manufacturers to find out more about
various and competing fabrics, colors,
and specifications.
3M
ARLON
COOLEY
SUNBRELLA
ULTRAFLEX
DICKSON
Fabric Properties
| FABRIC TYPE |
vinyl laminated polyester |
solution dyed acrylic |
vinyl coated polyester |
acrylic coated polyester |
solution dyed medacrylic |
| COLORS |
stripes & solids--primary colors & pastels |
primaries, earth tones, solids & pinstripes--wide variety |
solids--same color both sides, or solid on frost back |
solids, some stripes--same color on both sides |
solids, stripes, & tweeds--same color on both sides |
SURFACE
TEXTURE |
smooth, semi-smooth, slight weave or linen-like |
woven texture on top |
smooth, glossy |
textured with cloth surface appearance |
woven texture |
MILDEW
RESISTANCE |
very good, recommended for sustained high humidity |
very good |
very good |
very good |
very good |
AVERAGE
LIFESPAN* |
5-8 years |
5-8 years |
5-8 years |
5-8 years |
5-8 years |
FLAME
RESISTANCE |
some colors available with flame retardant |
all colors available with flame retardant treatment |
all colors flame resistant treatment |
all colors flame resistant |
all colors flame resistant |
*Depends on climate and proper care |
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