Awning Fabrics Compared: Acrylic, Polyester and PVC

In the UK, the weather can be unpredictable. During the winter it can be windy and wet. In the summer it can be hot and dry. All fabrics can become weathered and aged after years of being exposed to the UK elements. Some fabrics can withstand the ageing process better than others. An understanding of the strength of each of the materials can help when making a decision. Acrylic: the traditional choice Solution-dyed acrylic yarns are coloured all the way through, so the colour can’t wash out the way it can with printed acrylics. Because of this, south-facing acrylic awnings keep their colour better. Solution-dyed acrylic is also breathable, so heat and humidity can pass through rather than get trapped under your patio table like it can with some other...
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Why a Shop Awning Is One of the Smartest Upgrades for Your Business Frontage

Walk any high street and you will see the shops that attract your attention generally have well designed frontages. The right shop awning can do so much more than just provide protection from the elements. It can attract customers, protect inventory, make your business easier to remember and give your business a unique character. Protecting Your Window Displays Retailers can really suffer from the effects of the sun. Frequently, the strong rays of the sun fade signs, packaging, and products over time. It can be expensive to constantly update window displays. A retractable awning can ease the issue by blocking a majority of the sun and allowing the window glass to remain clear. This also keeps your shop floor more comfortable. Windows facing south or west can let in a...
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Benefits of a Bespoke Commercial Awnings

If you’re searching for a way to promote your company while shielding your customers from the elements, custom commercial awnings are a terrific choice. Your service area can be increased, and a cosy outdoor space can be created, with a bar, hotel, or restaurant awning. Making the most of sunny days by providing your clients with a pleasant, shaded spot to relax and enjoy the weather, or provide protection from the rain on cloudy and rainy days. By providing an outdoor space, you may host more visitors, increasing income and enhancing your bottom line. A range of textiles and awning fabric colours can be used to create the ideal commercial awning to match a company’s aesthetic and outdoor environment. Additionally, brand components like the brand name and logo might be...
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Reasons to add an awning

With outdoor living now cherished more than ever an awning will transform your garden into a fabulous extra living space. Many of us like the security of being indoors and the freedom of being outdoors, an awning gives you both. Maybe you don’t entertain at home because you’re stuck for a room, an awning would add a social and entertaining space to your own back garden. Offering shelter from our sometimes unpredictable British weather. If you decided on a premium awning it could transform the whole look and feel of your garden into a luxurious space. Not only would it make you feel more relaxed but could ultimately give your property extra kerb appeal, increase the property value and make it more marketable should you decide to sell at any...
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Choosing your awning colour

How are you deciding on what colour awning to choose? You may want to consider a few things before you place that order. You might want to start by looking at the architectural style of your home. A traditional home would be better suited to a subdued colour like navy blue, forest green or a basic black, white or grey. Where you may be able to have bright colours for a more contemporary home. You’ll also want to consider how resistant a colour is to fading or how well a fabric might hide stains. Light colours like white, pale blue and yellow are more resistant to fading whereas bold colours like red will fade much more quickly. However, regardless of the colour, you choose a good quality awning that should...
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