5 Tips To Consider While Buying Fabrics For Outdoor Furniture
                     5 Tips To Consider While Buying 
Fabrics For Outdoor Furniture
Patio Furniture
Selecting the best material for patio furniture requires research 
and education. You must know how the materials fair on aspects 
like durability, water resistance, cleaning and maintenance, looks, 
and of course, price.  
Before you naively order something online or pick up something you 
love at first sight, you need to get smart and take into account 
certain factors. 
5 Tips To Consider While Buying Fabrics For 
Outdoor Furniture
• Durability
• Usage
• Fading
• Water and Mildew Resistance
• Cleaning and Maintenance
Durability
• When you search for a fabric for your upholstery, make sure it is 
strong enough to handle the stress of your weight.
• Certain outdoor furniture materials last for years with proper 
care and ideal weather conditions. 
• However, you will need to change them once they are exposed to 
extreme weather. Others can handle a wide range of elements and 
continue to look new for a lifetime. 
Usage
• Another essential tip to keep in mind while buying fabrics for 
outdoor furniture is the frequency of use.
• If you use your patio furniture only a few times throughout the 
season, then the wear and tear will be much lesser. 
• The more frequently you plan to use the outdoor furniture, the 
more durable material you need to purchase. 
Fading
• Most fabrics exposed to sunlight and outdoor weather conditions 
fade over time. Therefore, opt for colours and patterns 
accordingly.
• If you choose cushions and upholstery in black, navy blue or other 
dark colours, they will fade sooner as compared to light colours. 
Water and Mildew Resistance
• Outdoor fabrics need a protective coating so that they can repel or 
resist moisture, mildew, mould, and water. 
• A majority of fabrics available in the market are water repellent. 
These have a different finish guaranteeing their ability to resist 
water and moisture. 
Cleaning and Maintenance
• Patio furniture is constantly exposed to the wind, dust, storm, 
rain, sun and other outdoor conditions. This increases the chances 
of it getting dirty. 
• The fabric you choose for your outdoor furniture must be easy to 
clean and maintain. It shouldn’t require a tedious hand-washing or 
dry cleaning procedure.
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