They shed water, stand up to chlorine and light, while providing a range of colors that bring out the beauty of life in the open air. Outdoor coverings explore a textile sector that requires research and innovation, with an accent on sustainability.
The Acosta fabrics by Elitis are full of energy, relying on the earthy yellow and ochre hues of Mexico and California. Santa Cruz (on the cover) is a jacquard weave with graphic motifs, flameproof, resistant to abrasion and fully immune to the effects of sunlight. The same fabrics can be used for drapes, capturing the light that enters through windows.
The vibrant colors of Missoni personalize beach umbrellas and sun cots, from the intense blue and turquoise of the ocean to lively touches of emerald green. In the photo, the Missoni Resort Club, created in collaboration with Nikki Beach Costa Smeralda at Porto Cervo, Sardinia. The project has been overseen by Alberto Caliri, creative director of the Missoni home collection.
Perfect in the lunar atmosphere of the island of Stromboli, where it was photographed, Farniente by Dedar is a double-face twill in acrylic, batch-dyed, formulated for outdoor use thanks to its resistance to water, but also ideal for indoor spaces.
Splash by Lelièvre has a structured weave, enhanced by different yarns in multiple colors, for an iridescent effect resembling fine mosaics, giving the fabric a chic touch. Perfect for seating and curtains, the product is water-repellent and resistant to chlorine.
For the Harbour sofas by Paola Lenti, the Moss fabric for seats and backs has a terrycloth effect in mélange colors. All the new fabrics are made with Rope, the exclusive 100% polyolefin yarn, which is completely recyclable and ready for use in outdoor coverings.
Perennials by Rose Tarlow includes 8 new fabrics and 4 carpets, inspired by the elegant and comfortable style of the designer, who returns to create a new collection of carpets in batch-dyed 100% acrylic for Perennials & Sutherland. The collection includes high-performance jacquard weaves to enhance upholstery, drapes and accessories with extraordinary texture.
The Endless Stories collection by Sunbrella with the Heritage fabrics has been developed by starting with waste materials from production processes. The fabric discards are subdivided into groups of colors, reduced to fiber and then mixed with virgin fibers, before being spun and reutilized to produce a new fabric. For Heritage, Sunbrella has inserted three new colors (Saddle, Sable and Duna) for a total of 13 variations on natural tones. Some small colored fibers may appear in the weave, making the fabrics unique, since the small defects become features of beauty.
