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Awning Fabric Types
Following are eight awning fabric types available through TCT&A
Industries. Click here for available
fabric colors.
| Solution-dyed acrylic |
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Colors
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Wide variety-primaries and earth tones, solids and stripes |
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Surface texture
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Woven texture |
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Mildew resistance
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Very good |
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Average lifespan
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5 to 8 years (depends on climate and proper care) |
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Flame resistance
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Some colors available with flame-retardant treatment |
| Solution-dyed modacrylic |
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Colors
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Solid colors, stripes and tweeds; same color on both sides |
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Surface texture
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Woven-texture surface |
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Mildew resistance
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Very good |
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Average lifespan
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5 to 8 years (depends on climate and proper care) |
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Flame resistance
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All colors flame-resistant |
| Painted Poly/Cotton |
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Colors
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Stripes or solids, primary colors, pastels, earth tones |
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Surface texture
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Matte finish and linen-like texture |
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Mildew resistance
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Good; not recommended for areas with constant high humidity |
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Average lifespan
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5 to 8 years (depends on climate and proper care) |
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Flame resistance
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Some colors available with flame-retardant treatment |
| Vinyl-coated poly/cotton |
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Colors
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Solids or stripes; all colors available |
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Surface texture
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Smooth, non-glare surface; little or no texture |
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Mildew resistance
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Good; not recommended for areas with constant high humidity |
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Average lifespan
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5 to 8 years (depends on climate and proper care) |
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Flame resistance
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Some colors available with flame-retardant treatment |
| Vinyl-laminated polyester
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Colors
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Stripes, solids, primaries and pastels |
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Surface texture
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Smooth or semi-smooth; slight woven or linen-like texture |
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Mildew resistance
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Very good; recommended for sustained high humidity |
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Average lifespan
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5 to 8 years (depends on climate and proper care) |
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Flame resistance
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Some colors available with flame-retardant treatment |
| Vinyl-coated polyester
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Colors
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Solids; same color on both sides or solid on frost back |
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Surface texture
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Smooth, somewhat glossy top surface |
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Mildew resistance
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Very good |
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Average lifespan
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5 to 8 years (depends on climate and proper care) |
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Flame resistance
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All colors flame-resistant |
| Acrylic-coated polyester |
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Colors
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Mainly solids, some stripes; same color on both sides |
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Surface texture
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Textured surface with cloth appearance |
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Mildew resistance
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Very good |
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Average lifespan
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5 to 8 years (depends on climate and proper care) |
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Flame resistance
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All colors flame-resistant |
| Vinyl-coated poly/cotton |
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Colors
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Solid colors; same color on both sides |
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Surface texture
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Textured surface |
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Mildew resistance
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Very good |
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Average lifespan
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5 to 8 years (depends on climate and proper care) |
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Flame resistance
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All colors flame-resistant |
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