Fabric Technical Specifications & Comparison Guide
Premium Outdoor Performance Fabrics
This guide provides a side-by-side comparison of the high-performance textile collections featured in our catalog. Both Sunbrella® and Tempotest® utilize 100% solution-dyed acrylic fibers, ensuring that color is locked into the core of the yarn, providing ultimate UV resistance and longevity.
1. Tempotest® by Parà
Italian Craftsmanship & Advanced Protection
Tempotest fabrics are renowned for their Teflon™ Extreme and Hi-Clean finishes. These treatments create an invisible molecular barrier that makes the fabric resistant to water, grease, and oil while remaining completely breathable.
Key Feature: The Fredda and Novella lines are specifically engineered to reflect solar heat, keeping the fabric significantly cooler to the touch in direct sunlight compared to standard outdoor materials.
2. Sunbrella® Upholstery
The Industry Standard for Durability and Design
Sunbrella is the world leader in performance fabrics. Their upholstery line is specifically engineered for a "soft hand," meaning it provides the comfort of indoor furniture with the rugged durability of marine-grade textiles.
Key Feature: The Cast and Play collections utilize specialized spinning techniques to create a plush, linen-like feel that is indistinguishable from luxury indoor fabrics while remaining 100% bleach-cleanable.
Expert Selection Tips
- For High Traffic: Opt for Canvas (Sunbrella) or Casa Al Mare (Tempotest). Their higher weight-to-weave ratio prevents "sagging" over years of use.
- For Low Maintenance: Choose heathered or tweed patterns like Cast or Spectrum. The multi-tonal yarns naturally mask dust and pet hair better than solid flat weaves.
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