What sizes of patio umbrellas do you need. First you'll need to determine the size of the table and the amount of shade that you want the patio umbrella to provide. Once you know that you can know which size patio umbrella to purchase.
6' Patio Umbrella Shade - covers up to 30" bistro/cafe tables
7' Shade - covers up to 36" bistro/cafe tables
9' Patio Umbrella Shade - covers up to 48" round or square dining tables with 4 chairs
11' Patio Umbrella Shade - covers up to 60" round or square dining tables and 72" oval and rectangular tables with 6 chairs
What fabric to you need for your patio umbrella? Following is a list of some the popular fabrics that are available on the patio umbrellas that we sell:
- Sunbrella Patio Umbrellas: Sunbrella is 100% solution-dyed acrylic fabric. Sunbrella patio umbrellas withstand sun, wind and rain while remaining beautiful for years. The secret to the lasting color is found in the solution-dying process which locks colors into the acrylic fibers, so these patio umbrellas can't wash out or fade. Sunbrella fabric is not waterproof; it is water repellant. This means that during the finishing process a water repellant finish is applied to the fabric. Normal wear and usage will reduce the effectiveness of this finish as will cleaning the fabric. Sunbrella patio umbrellas, if kept clean, will not mildew. An inherent characteristic of acrylic fiber is that it will not support the growth of mildew, as a natural fiber will. Sunbrella fabrics have been tested and proven to provide up to 98% UV protection from the harmful effects of the sun depending on depth of color. White patio umbrellas and lighter colored fabrics provide less protection than darker fabrics which have more depth of color. This protective factor is inherent to the product and will not be reduced by usage and/or fabric exposure to the sun. These patio umbrellas carry a three-year warranty. Sunbrella patio umbrellas are made in the USA.
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- Coolaroo Patio Umbrellas: This "open weave" fabric is an open-weave knitted outdoor fabric. It contains literally millions of tiny holes that allow air to flow freely through. This breathing effect reduces temperatures beneath the outdoor patio umbrella by up to 32% when compared to direct sunlight. This state-of-the-art material blocks out harmful UV rays through the patio umbrella, yet still allows cool breezes to pass through the patio umbrella and refresh you. No matter how hot it gets outside, Coolaroo helps keep temperatures down - to keep you cooler, more comfortable under your patio umbrella. This patio umbrella carries a one-year warranty.
- SolarVista Patio Umbrellas: SolarVista patio umbrellas is 100% 7 oz solution-dyed acrylic fabric. A bit lighter weight than Sunbrella patio umbrellas, SolarVista locks colors into the acrylic fabrics so they can't wash out or fade. Patio umbrellas made of SolarVista fabric are not waterproof; they are water repellant. This means that during the finishing process a water repellant finish is applied to the fabric. Normal wear and usage will reduce the effectiveness of this finish as will cleaning the fabric. SolarVista patio umbrellas, if kept clean, will not mildew. An inherent characteristic of acrylic fiber is that it will not support the growth of mildew, as a natural fiber will. Three-year warranty against fading for this patio umbrella. This patio umbrella is made in France.
- Olefin Patio Umbrellas: Olefin is a weather & sunlight resistant, durable fabric that comes with a one-year warranty on these patio umbrellas. Olefin is an 8 oz solution dyed fabric which is lighter weight than Sunbrella fabrics. One year warranty against fading for patio umbrellas made with this fabric.
Patio Umbrellas made with Spun Poly: Spun Poly is a special type of polyester that is processed with care using only the best polyester fiber for high strength, uniform quality, colorfastness and smoothness. Our Spun material is similar to cotton in flexibility, but stronger and with better resistance to stress such as mold and mildew caused by unexpected weather for your patio umbrella. The soft spun braid of the polyester is the highest strength S-Braid available as well as holds color up to 50% longer than most other synthetic fabrics. These patio umbrellas provide all the advantages associated with polyester in a torque-free, flexible construction that is ideally suited for use in both marine and industrial applications. Spun poly is used in other industries such as: outdoor furniture, mooring lines, hammocks and more as well as for patio umbrellas.
