How to choose the perfect fabric for your outdoor blinds
The perfect outdoor blinds will provide the maximum of comfort and relaxation for your outdoor relaxation time. So, when purchasing outdoor window blinds, it’s very important to understand how outdoor fabrics differ from any other kind of fabric that you use indoors. The performance criteria are slightly different, but there is more involved than just that.
As an outdoor blinds supplier, I would like to explain all the factors that come with outdoor blinds so you can make the right choice when you are shopping for outdoor window blinds.
UV protection –
When choosing outdoor fabrics it is important to keep in mind that the sun is strong even if you are not in direct exposure to its rays. That’s because outdoor blinds are exposed to reflected, scattered, or indirect sun rays. Even on the shady side of your outdoor blinds there is always at least some degree of exposure to ultraviolet radiation. That means if you choose outdoor fabrics that don’t protect your outdoor window coverings against UV radiation then you will end up with outdoor window blind failure in no time. Outdoor fabrics come with different levels of UV protection; but all outdoor fabric manufacturers indicate recommended level of UV protection for their outdoor fabrics by using rate codes like UPF50+, UPF60+, etc.
When choosing outdoor fabrics it is important to keep in mind that the sun is strong even if you are not in direct exposure to its rays. That’s because outdoor blinds are exposed to reflected, scattered, or indirect sun rays. Even on the shady side of your outdoor blinds, there is always at least some degree of exposure to ultraviolet radiation. That means if you choose outdoor fabrics that don’t protect your outdoor window coverings against UV radiation then you will end up with outdoor window blind failure in no time. Outdoor fabrics come with different levels of UV protection; but all outdoor fabric manufacturers indicate recommended level of UV protection for their outdoor fabrics by using rate codes like UPF50+, UPF60+, etc.
UV-blocking power –
It should be noted that not all styles and colors offer the same level of protection from ultraviolet radiation even if both have been made out of 100% outdoor fabrics. This is because outdoor fabrics absorb some degree of ultraviolet radiation as they are exposed to sun rays. For example, the outdoor fabric may have a UPF40+ protection level; but after outdoor blinds restoration, it may become UPF20-30+. So, the owner of the outdoor blind should consider replacement or outdoor window blinds re-upholstery that will bring outdoor blinds back at their initial level of UPF50+ UV protection.
It should be noted that not all styles and colors offer the same level of protection from ultraviolet radiation even if both have been made out of 100% outdoor fabrics. This is because outdoor fabrics absorb some degree of ultraviolet radiation as they are exposed to sun rays. For example, the outdoor fabric may have a UPF40+ protection level; but after outdoor blinds restoration, it may become UPF20-30+. So, the owner of the outdoor blind should consider replacement or outdoor window blinds re-upholstery that will bring outdoor blinds back at their initial level of UPF50+ UV protection.
Water and heat resistance –
The outdoor windows coverings market offers outdoor fabrics with different levels of water and heat resistance. The differences between these strengths derive from the coating process used by manufacturers on particularly exposed seams; stress points and places where outdoor garden blind fixings are at fastening points such as loops. However, outdoor blind fabrics that are of no specific standard of water and heat resistance provide the average level of outdoor fabric performance related to outdoor blinds.
The outdoor windows coverings market offers outdoor fabrics with different levels of water and heat resistance. The differences between these strengths derive from the coating process used by manufacturers on particularly exposed seams; stress points and places where outdoor garden blind fixings are at fastening points such as loops.
Conclusion:
When choosing outdoor fabrics it is important to keep in mind that the sun is strong even if you are not in direct exposure to its rays. That’s because outdoor blinds are exposed to reflected, scattered, or indirect sun rays. Even on the shady side of your outdoor blinds, there is always at least some degree of exposure to ultraviolet radiation. That means if you choose outdoor fabrics that don’t protect your outdoor window coverings against UV radiation then you will end up with outdoor window blind failure in no time.