New awning & marine fabric offers 25% more water repellency
14 Nov '08
3 min read
According to Coates, the new Sunbrella awning and marine fabrics offer the highest performance in the industry.
"We have conducted extensive testing of the 'next generation' Sunbrella fabric in comparison to our previous offerings and to competitive products," Coates said. "Our test results show that no other fabric on the market today offers the combination of water repellency and breathability of 'next generation' Sunbrella."
Glen Raven has a dedicated research and development team at its Anderson, S.C. facility, including chemical and textile engineers and two Ph.D. polymer specialists. Working in the manufacturing environment in Anderson allows the research and development team to efficiently deliver new products and quality improvements that are tested and production-ready.
"The performance of Sunbrella fabric has improved continuously since its introduction nearly fifty years ago," Coates said. "The improvements in our latest offering are significant achievements that we are very excited about delivering to Sunbrella customers."