--- title: "Outdoor Shading Fabrics FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions" description: "Get theanswers to you your questions about Outdoor Fabrics. What types are available? Which are suitable of Canopies? The Shading Company" url: https://theshadingcompany.ae/outdoor-fabrics/fabrics-faq/ --- # Fabrics FAQ There are several factors in understanding outdoor shading fabrics. See the below FAQ answering the common questions. ## Frequently asked questions Why is Solution dyed fabric important? Solution dyed fabric is a man made fibre designed for outdoor use. The core of the fibre contains the colour all the way through. This is compared to the fibre dyed where only the outer coating of the fibre contains the colour. Fibre dyed fabric will fade gradually as the outer coating is worn away in the sun. This is why we only use Solution dyed fabric in the middle east. For more information on Solution dyed fabric and its differences visit this [page](http://alittledesignhelp.com/what-is-solution-dyed/) What brands produce Solution dyed outdoor fabrics? There are a number of brands that produced quality Solution dyed fabric. We can supply fabric from Sunbrella, Dickson, Recasens, Sauleda. Other fabrics that are not solution dyed but still high quality are [Serge Ferrari](https://www.sergeferrari.com/) , Twitchell fabrics. How should the fabric be cleaned? This often depends on which manufacturer however most manufacturers suggest soapy warm water and a light brush to gently remove any stains. Then with a hose remove the soapy water. Repeat on other area. What is the warranty on outdoor fabrics? This will depend on the manufacturer however most outdoor canopy fabrics have a warranty of ranging between 5 years and some up to 12 years. What are the Glatz notes on Care for their fabrics? Glatz Provide Notes on Care for their Fabric Canopies. This is information on care of the canopy and peculiarities of the production process. [View PDF](https://theshadingcompany.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Glatz-Notes-on-Care.pdf) Custom Made Canopy Manufacturer - Notes The Shading Company manufactures awning, blind and umbrella canopies to the highest standard. Customers Should note the following when ordering canopies Acrylic Solution Dyed Fabric - Fold marks appear when producing and folding awning fabric materials. In this case, particularly with light colours, on top of the folds there may be surface effects that appear darker (when held against the light). They don’t reduce the fabric’s functionality in any way and cannot give rise to complaints. - Chalking refers to light stripes which form during the production process. These cannot be avoided, and are common to all acrylic solution dyed canopies - Examples of this can be viewed in our showroom. ![Fold Marks on a Canopy](https://theshadingcompany.ae/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Fold-Marks-on-Canopy.jpeg) Get a price Tell us the size and location and we'll send options and prices. 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