fabric question

[droid_ca]

I'm looking for a fabric that can stay outdoors and not fade that is water proof and wont rip in the wind I'm thinking some sort of sail cloth but not sure, I'd like to have a potty room side tent made out of it...

Thanks .....

[nevadatear]

Sunbrella. Or the equivalent. That is what my awning is made out off. Check outdoorfabriccentral.com. I think. It is not cheap, around $17 a yard at the cheapest, but wears like iron. I just got lucky and found some of the same material as my awning discarded from a cafe's awning recently. It was filthy with a few tears over the metal frame, but after i washed it up, it is exactly the same color, no fading. Resist water wonderfully. But does need renewing of the repleancy if you machine wash, but only every couple of years. There is another brand called Dickinson, also made by the same company as sunbrella. Don't know how it prices. I know this stuff as i just checked it all out to see how much i saved this week by being more lucky than good in finding my matching awning fabric for my tablecloth. Goid luck. Google outdoor fabric. Lots of online distributors, but varies widely in price.

Sunbrella is the fabric marti in ca and the woman back east both use to make custom awnings. Vintage trailer supply uses dickenson.

[nevadatear]

Oh, and check your community for a "mill end" fabric store. We have one in reno, and they have bolt ends of fabric for much cheaper.

[Woodbutcher]

This place can help.. http://www.duboisfabrics.com/category_s/36.htm

[GuitarPhotog]

As can this one. Lots of Sunbrella fabric and lots of accessories for making tents and awnings.

http://www.seattlefabrics.com/

<Chas>