The Great Barrier Reef is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world and Cairns is well known as the gateway to the reef. As a popular, subtropical destination, Cairns is home to plenty of luxury apartments, resorts and hotels. Catering for 1.5 million visitors, Cains is a hub of activity.
In North Queensland, the sun is strong, unrelenting and always there. This requires outdoor furniture and outdoor umbrella fabrics to stand up to the power of the sun. We worked with the Vue Trinity Beach to install a suite of Shadowspec Serenity™ umbrellas.
The fabric on the Shadowspec Serenity™ is Recasens, solution-dyed acrylic canvas. This is the best fabric for outdoor umbrellas in Australia as it has a UPF rating of 80+, is colourfast with Shadowspec, and features a 10-year warranty.
What are the most important features of umbrella fabrics?
At Shadowspec, we recommend high-end or luxury locations use solution-dyed acrylic fabrics. These fabrics are dyed at the fibre stage, and not coated later once milled. Think about the difference between a radish and a beetroot. This way you get high colour fastness.
UV and Fade Resistance are also a high priority. You don't want to spend time replacing canopies that fade and fall apart in the sun.
Fabrics that are oil, stain and mould-resistant are a must. In Cairns, the sub-tropical weather can bring rain that is as intense as the sun and it's imperative that fabrics can stand up to the rigours of the weather.
Easy clean fabrics are also essential. Vue Trinity Beach benefits from easy-to-clean fabrics by saving time on maintenance and care, their concierge staff can spend more time looking after customers to increase customer satisfaction.
We're happy to see the impact and improvement of the Vue apartments with Shadowspec Umbrellas.
Designer Fabrics for Luxury Spaces
When working with Vue, Shadowspec focused on providing outdoor products that stand up and stand out and the apartment guests and residents are benefiting from increased comfort whilst using the facilities. It was important to Vue that their outdoor products are fit for use and by choosing Shadowspec Umbrellas they can ensure the fabrics meet the standards expected of a luxury apartment complex.
By installing the umbrellas on free-standing bases, the apartments can move the umbrellas around their poolside space throughout the day to ensure guests are well protected from the Australian sun. The canopies stand up to poolside and beachside operation as they're chlorine resistant and can be wiped clean with ease to keep salt spray off. Seagulls are also no match for the best umbrella fabrics.
Sunbrella Designer Fabrics
At Shadowspec we also make umbrellas with Sunbrella Fabrics. Sunbrella is famous for its quality fabrics and we can customise our Shadowspec Serenity™ and Shadowspec Unity™ range of umbrellas with a dynamic selection of colours. You'll get the same high-end performance as the Recasens fabrics, it's just another option for colour, design and shade.
The Best Fabrics for Umbrellas.
Remember when you're choosing outdoor fabrics:
- Solution-dyed
- High Colourfastness
- UV and fade-resistant
- UPF 80 Protection
- Oil and Stain Repellent
- Mould Mildew Resistant
- Easy Clean
- Chlorine Resistant
At Shadowspec we focus on the best products with the best materials. Talk to our design and shade specialists if you'd like more information.