When discussing the awning industry, you cannot shy sway from the collaboration between Sunbrella and SunPro Awnings and Motorized Screens. While Sunbrella is known for its fabric, SunPro specializes in providing retractable awnings and motorized screens, enhancing both outdoor living spaces and energy efficiency.
SunPro uses Sunbrella fabric exclusively in its products, ensuring that their awnings and screens are durable, UV-resistant, and stylish. This partnership has proven successful, as it combines Sunbrella’s trusted materials with SunPro’s innovative shading solutions.
Awnings have undergone a significant transformation over the years. Once considered outdated or unnecessary, they have been reborn, becoming a popular architectural feature for homes and businesses alike. They are versatile, stylish, and highly functional additions to modern homes and businesses. And thanks to industry leaders like Sunbrella and SunPro, awnings have shed their outdated stigma and are now seen as valuable assets for anyone looking to enhance the comfort, efficiency, and visual appeal of their property. Awnings are an energy-efficient tool and a fashionable element in home and commercial design. Advancements in materials and function, such as retractable and motorized awnings and LEDs, have made them more desirable for modern spaces. They are now seen as an ideal and low cost alternative solution for reducing energy costs, protecting outdoor spaces, and enhancing the curb appeal of properties.
The Sunbrella Brand: Setting the Standard for Awning Fabrics
Sunbrella is one of the most influential brands in the industry, having been around for more than 60 years. Over those decades, the company has established itself as a leader in performance fabrics, offering solutions not only for awnings but also for marine applications, outdoor furniture, and indoor upholstery.
Sunbrella’s claim to fame is their use of solution-dyed acrylic fabric, a durable and weather-resistant material. What sets Sunbrella apart is their commitment to quality and longevity. The fabric is known for its fade-resistant properties, meaning that it retains its vibrant color even after prolonged exposure to the sun. The durability of Sunbrella fabric makes it ideal for outdoor applications, as it withstands harsh conditions, including rain, UV rays, and wind.
Sunbrella manufactures its fabric in the United States, ensuring quality control throughout the entire production process. Their primary manufacturing facilities are in Anderson, South Carolina, and Norlina, North Carolina, with additional operations in Europe and Asia. The company uses proprietary techniques to dye the acrylic fibers before they are woven, ensuring that the color is deeply embedded into the fabric. This results in a fabric that not only looks great but also lasts for years
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