Recover Sling Back Outdoor Chairs Without Sewing!

In a recent video we used Outdura Marine & Awning Canvas to recover a chair for outdoor use.  This approach will work on any sling back beach chair.  Outdura fabric has 10 year warranty, so it was our first choice for  long lasting results! Materials Used: Outdura Marine & Awning Canvas (I used 4.5 yds, [...]

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The Best Outdoor Fabric

It all starts with the fiber, which is Acrylic. Acrylic definitely doesn't sound fancy, especially since most people are familiar with it from its common use in apparel as a cheaper alternative to things like wool and cashmere. Have you seen the extremely brightly colored acrylic yarns at the craft store? The acrylic yarns are [...]

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Best New Outdoor Fabric for Awnings and Umbrellas

There are only a couple of places in the world making 100% solution dyed acrylic fabric. It is the most popular fabric for UV-protected marine applications. This material fits the bill for everything you need a fabric to be for awnings and umbrellas. It is mildew and water repellent. The colors are vibrant and will [...]

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