Fabric Showcase 2009
Fabric Showcase Casual Outdoor Fabrics
Introduction and Copy Written by Courtney M. Paschal -- Casual Living, 1/1/2009
On the following 10 pages, Casual Living spotlights all that is new in performance fabrics for the coming year.
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| Maco, left to right: Lichi in Sunshine; Dottie in Lagoon; Dottie in Emerald; and Acapulco Stripe in Sunshine. All constructed of 100% printed spun polyester. |
We received so many entries for the showcase this issue that we could not possibly fit them all in, so feel free to visit our Web site's photo gallery for even more themed fabric features as well as a trim spotlight (casualliving.com, click on Photos, located on the top right of the homepage).
Each supplier's contact information can also be found on the site, under Current Issue.
Geometry LessonThough geometric patterns still fall behind florals and stripes when it comes to fabric sales, there is not a shortage of choices for consumers. Showcasing a range of shapes and patterns, geometric designs add contemporary flair and some fun style to the outdoors.
Tri Vantage. Collection: High Point. Pattern/Color: Hoopla in Kiwi. Construction: 100% Sunbrella acrylic. Bella-Dura. Collection: Watch Hill. Pattern/Color: Cabana in 4. Construction: 100% Bella-Dura jacquard. Brentano. Collection: Elements. Pattern/Color: Basketry in River Cane. Construction: 100% Polyethylene. Sunbury for Gloster. Pattern/Color: Akita in Macaw. Exclusive to Gloster. Phifer. Collection: Phifertex. Pattern: Ashland. Construction/Description: 100% Marquesa for cushions; green fabric; 100% recyclable. Maco. Pattern/Color: Heddy in Sage. Construction: 100% Printed spun polyester.
Altizer & Co. Collection: Al Fresco. Pattern/Color: Stowe in Coral. Construction: Woven.
Duralee. Collection: Pavilion Indoor/Outdoor Vol. II. Pattern/Color: 14964-344 in Desert. Construction: 100% Acrylic.
Richloom Fabrics Group. Collection: Solarium. Pattern: Cirque. Construction: 100% Spun polyester.
Swavelle Mill Creek. Collection: Tropix. Pattern/Color: Felton in Chili. Construction: 100% Spun poly.
Sunbrella. Collection: December 2008. Pattern/Color: Junction in Oyster. Construction: 100% Sunbrella acrylic decorative jacquard.
DuraCord Textiles. Pattern: Watermark Spring. Construction: 100% DuraCord.
Sophisticated Stripes
Performance fabrics bearing stripes are still No. 1 in terms of best-selling patterns. This year, the designs take on a more preppy tone with plaids in the forefront. These fabrics coordinate well with a multitude of frames and finishes to make a perfect match since customization is key when decorating outdoors.
Duralee. Collection: Pavilion Indoor/Outdoor Vol. II. Pattern/Color: 14984-298 in Raspberry. Construction: 100% Acrylic DuraCord Textiles. Pattern: Spring Bay. Construction: 100% DuraCord. Para for Treasure Garden. Pattern: Newport Stripe. Construction/Description: 100% Solution-dyed acrylic, imported from Italy; exclusive to Treasure Garden. Tri Vantage. Collection: High Point. Pattern/Color: Francois in Redwood. Construction: 100% Sunbrella acrylic. Para for Treasure Garden. Pattern: Garden Stripe. Construction/Description: 100% Solution-dyed acrylic, imported from Italy; exclusive to Treasure Garden. Para for Treasure Garden. Pattern: Autumn Stripe. Construction/Description: 100% Solution-dyed acrylic, imported from Italy; exclusive to Treasure Garden. DuraCord Textiles. Pattern: Hamptons. Construction: 100% DuraCord. Richloom Fabrics Group. Collection: Solarium. Pattern: Tux Stripe. Construction: 100% Spun polyester.
Cone. Pattern/Color: Boxwood Garden in Treasure. Construction: 61% Acrylic; 39% poly.
Texel North America. Collection: Vibrant. Pattern/Color: Saturn Stripe in Ocean. Construction: 100% UV-stabilized polypropylene
Diversitex. Collection: Outdoor SP '08. Pattern/Color: Stafford in Spa. Construction: Spun-poly duck
Outdura by Shuford Mills. Collection: Shift Into Neutral. Pattern/Color: Nuance in Sisal. Construction: 100% Solution-dyed acrylic.
Texel North America. Collection: Vibrant. Pattern/Color: Chopstix in Aqua. Construction: 100% UV-stabilized polypropylene.
Diversitex. Collection: Outdoor SP '08. Pattern/Color: Regatta in Cinnabar. Construction: Spun-poly duck.
Chella Textiles. Collection: Mulberry. Pattern/Color: Palazzo Stripe in Mulberry. Construction: 100% Solution-dyed acrylic.
Tri Vantage. Collection: High Point. Pattern/Color: Limbo in Parakeet. Construction: 100% Sunbrella acrylic.
Twitchell. Collection: Bellezza. Pattern/Color: Ombre in Wedgewood. Construction: 100% Polyester.
Tropical designs such as oversized leaves, florals and palm trees bring not only a slice of the Caribbean to the home, but also a sense of relaxation, tranquility and rest. With so many forgoing travel — instead opting for 'staycations' — these fabrics are a perfect complement when creating an outdoor oasis.
Cone. Pattern/Color: Caledonia in Treasure. Construction: 66% Acrylic, 34% poly. Outdura by Shuford Mills. Collection: Call of the Wild. Pattern/Color: Tribal in Sisal. Construction: 100% Solution-dyed acrylic. Maco. Pattern/Color: Alanna in Avocado. Construction: 100% Printed spun polyester. Big Kahuna Fabrics. Pattern/Color: Mai Tai in Slate. Construction: 100% Cotton bark crepe.
Bella-Dura. Collection: Watch Hill. Pattern/Color: Veranda in 5. Construction: 100% Bella-Dura jacquard.
Bella-Dura. Collection: Watch Hill. Pattern/Color: Seaside in 2. Construction: 100% Bella-Dura jacquard.
Richloom Fabrics Group. Collection: Solarium. Pattern: Palms. Construction: 100% Spun polyester.
Sunbrella for Summer Classics. Pattern/Color: Hydrangea Trail in Red. Construction/Description: 100% Sunbrella acrylic; exclusive to Summer Classics.
Diversitex. Collection: Outdoor SP '08. Pattern/Color: Harvey in Spa. Construction: Spun-poly duck.
Better Homes and Gardens by Richloom Fabrics Group. Collection: Alfresco. Pattern/Color: Bahama in Coconut. Construction: 100% Spun polyester.
Big Kahuna Fabrics. Pattern/Color: Fern in Brown. Construction: 100% Cotton bark crepe.
Lush leaves
As the eco-friendly trend takes hold on home accents for the indoors and out, fabric suppliers are taking note, displaying plumes of lush foliage on this year's swatches. Always a favorite for outdoor fabrics, leaf patterns continue to tie-in outdoor living areas with natural surroundings.
Cone. Pattern/Color: Atalaya in Sunray. Construction: 60% Acyrlic, 40% polyester. Sunbrella. Collection: December 2008. Pattern/Color: Julia in Lime. Construction: 100% Sunbrella acrylic decorative jacquard. Phifer. Collection: Phifertex. Pattern: Spring House. Construction/Description: 100% Marquesa for cushions; green fabric; 100% recyclable Bella-Dura. Collection: Watch Hill. Pattern/Color: Hillside in 4. Construction: 100% Bella-Dura jacquard. Richloom Fabrics Group. Collection: Solarium. Pattern/Color: Lively in Peppercorn. Construction: Poly/olefin blend.
Texel North America. Collection: Vibrant. Pattern/Color: Tropicana in Lake. Construction: 100% UV-stabilized polypropylene.
Maco. Pattern/Color: Varina in Wasabi. Construction: 100% Printed spun polyester.
Duralee. Collection: Pavilion Indoor/Outdoor Vol. II. Pattern/Color: 14956-241 in Wisteria. Construction: 100% Acrylic.
Big Kahuna Fabrics. Pattern/Color: Kekona in Aqua. Construction: 100% Cotton bark crepe.
Sunbrella for Summer Classics. Pattern: Aralia Garden. Construction/Description: 100% Sunbrella acrylic; exclusive to Summer Classics.
Twitchell. Collection: Bellezza. Pattern/Color: Wheeler in Heather. Construction: 100% Polyester.
Black, white & classy all over
Black and white colors impose a striking combination for the home, achieving a look that promises never to go out of style. The color palette for outdoor furnishings provides a more modern silhouette, often defined as classic, timeless and sophisticated.
Sunbrella for Summer Classics. Pattern/Color: Mecca in Onyx. Construction/Description: 100% Sunbrella acrylic; exclusive to Summer Classics. Duralee. Collection: Pavilion Indoor/Outdoor Vol. II. Pattern/Color: 14962-295 in Black/White. Construction: 100% Acrylic. Tri Vantage. Collection: High Point. Pattern/ Color: Legacy in Onyx. Construction: 100% Sunbrella acrylic. Diversitex. Collection: Outdoor SP '08. Pattern/Color: Loomis in Graphite. Construction: Spun poly duck. J. Ennis Fabrics. Collection: Novelties Exotic Hides. Pattern/Color: Steer Hide in Angus. Construction: 100% Polyurethane.
Duralee. Collection: Pavilion Indoor/Outdoor Vol. II. Pattern/Color: 14963-295 in Black/White. Construction: 100% Acrylic.
Bella-Dura. Collection: Coronado. Pattern/Color: Atrium in 5. Construction: 100% Bella-Dura jacquard
Texel North America. Collection: Vibrant. Pattern/Color: Hennesey in Zebra. Construction: 100% UV-stabilized polypropylene.
Elegance, scrolled
With a more feminine touch, fabrics displaying scroll design bring forth a more sophisticated style. Often highlighted by a medallion pattern as well, the ornate style of these fabrics can be perfect for furnishing both a larger outdoor living space or a smaller, elegant urban-scape.
Altizer & Co. Collection: Al Fresco. Pattern/Color: Wiltshire in Linen. Construction: Woven. Twitchell. Collection: Fabric by Demand. Pattern/Color: Hamilton in Safari. Construction: 50% PVC, 50% olefin.
Sunbrella for Summer Classics. Pattern/Color: Lerouz in Toffee. Construction/Description: 100% Sunbrella fabric; exclusive to Summer Classics
Twitchell. Collection: Bellezza. Pattern/Color: Mckinney in Scarlet. Construction: 100% Polyester.
Twitchell. Collection: Bellezza. Pattern/Color: Cooper in Hickory. Construction: 100% Polyester.
Texel North America. Collection: Vibrant. Pattern/Color: Ashworth in Julip. Construction: 100% UV-stabilized polypropylene. Bella-Dura. Collection: Costa Brava. Pattern/Color: Adora in 5. Construction: 100% Bella-Dura jacquard.
Maco. Pattern/Color: Latasha in Charcoal. Construction: 100% Printed spun polyester.
Femme florals
Gone are traditional floral patterns highlighting close-up blooms. Flowers today are softened on fabrics, portraying a more feminine style in a color palette that is toned down as well. Shades of blue and purple are highlighted, while red and black give a nod to classic style.
Tri Vantage. Collection: High Point. Pattern/Color: Leonardo in Clay. Construction: 100% Sunbrella acrylic. Victor. Collection: Terrazzo. Pattern/Color: Fiore in Tangerine. Construction: 51% acrylic, 49% polyester. Sunbrella. Collection: December 2008. Pattern/Color: Babe in Sky. Construction: 100% Sunbrella acrylic decorative jacquard Maco. Pattern/Color: Augusta in Woodsmoke. Construction: 100% Printed spun polyester.
Chella Textiles. Collection: Mulberry. Pattern/Color: Aretha in Lichen Mulberry. Construction: 100% Solution-dyed acrylic.
Sunbrella. Collection: December 2008. Pattern/Color: Flower Show in Lilac. Construction: 100% Sunbrella acrylic decorative jacquard.
Victor for Gloster. Collection: Terrazo. Pattern/Color: Milan in Navy. Construction/Description: 51% acrylic, 49% polyester; exclusive to Gloster.
Duralee. Collection: Pavilion Indoor/Outdoor Vol. II. Pattern/Color: 14978-144 in Black/Beige. Construction: 100% Acrylic.
Big Kahuna Fabrics. Pattern/Color: Plumeria Bloom in Red. Construction: 100% Cotton bark crepe.
Wild Thing
Animals prints are in the forefront, this time bringing a more funky style to outdoor fabrics. In traditional colors like black and white and shades of brown, the patterns are unmistakably fresh and fun, bringing forth a different interpretation of 'au naturel.'
Swavelle Mill Creek. Collection: Tropix. Pattern/Color: Swahili in Shadow. Construction: 100% Spun poly. Para for Treasure Garden. Pattern: Safari Stripe. Construction/Description: 100% solution-dyed acrylic; imported from Italy; exclusive to Treasure Garden. Tri Vantage. Collection: High Point. Pattern/Color: Nile in Fossil. Construction: 100% Sunbrella acrylic.
Tri Vantage. Collection: High Point. Pattern/Color: Cheetah in Safari. Construction: 100% Sunbrella acrylic
J. Ennis Fabrics. Collection: Novelties Exotic Hides. Pattern/Color: Steer Hide in Ayrshire. Construction: 100% Polyurethane
Phifer. Collection: Phifertex. Pattern: Bankongo. Construction/Description: 100% Marquesa for cushions; green fabric; 100% recyclable.
Paisley Panache
Botanical motifs have long been popular in the performance fabric realm and today the design is punched up and perfected with the onslaught of paisley designs. Fabrics displaying the twisted teardrops reveal a slightly more elegant look for the outdoors, whatever the color backdrop may be. Bringing to mind royal style, the paisley exudes certain sophistication, lending these fabrics a luxe look.
Swavelle Mill Creek. Collection: Tropix. Pattern/Color: Ascona in Graphite. Construction: 100% Spun poly. Texel North America. Collection: Vibrant. Pattern/Color: Provincale in Aqua. Construction: 100% UV-stabilized polypropylene.
Richloom Fabrics Group. Collection: Solarium. Pattern/Color: Lunita in Spice. Construction: Poly/olefin blend.
Tri Vantage. Collection: High Point. Pattern/Color: Bangladesh in Stratosphere. Construction: 100% Sunbrella acrylic
Phifer. Collection: Phifertex. Pattern: Marrakesh. Construction/Description: 100% Marquesa for cushions; green fabric; 100% recyclable.
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