Which awning fabric to choose? Find your favorites with the markilux awning fabric finder
"Which awning fabric to buy?" - If you have already decided on a high-quality markilux awning, you will certainly deal actively with this question during the planning phase. Answering it is often not that easy, because the right color, the right surface structure and many other features should be selected carefully. After all, you don't buy a high-quality markilux awning for one season.
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Which awning fabric to buy? Tips on colour selection in the awning fabric advisor
When extended - and also when closed in the case of open awnings - the colour of the awning has a significant influence on the overall appearance of your solar protection. "Which awning fabric to choose?" is the question that arises in view of the large selection. In addition to our awning fabric finder, the following points will also help you answer this crucial question:
Depending on whether you want to buy a pergola awning in the garden, a freestanding awning by the pool, a balcony awning or a vertical awning, consider the visual characteristics of the surroundings. If you want your awning to blend discreetly into the landscape, choose the colour that dominates the location. As a rule, you can't go wrong with muted and classic colours such as anthracite, brown, green, beige and blue. If you deliberately want to make a colourful statement, opt for colourful awning fabrics in yellow, orange or red. If you would like other trendy colours for your awning, such as turquoise or pink, we will be happy to create these for you on request.
Consider the shade of the awning: when the sun is shining, the sun's rays reflect the colour of the awning fabric and bathe all objects under the awning in an atmospheric light. What colour do you want the shade of your awning to be? What is the colour that puts you in a good mood? And which colour matches the mood you want to create on your patio or balcony?
Although all markilux awning fabrics from the sunsilk and sunvas collections offer the highest possible UV-protection (UPF 50+), more or less light can shine through the awning depending on the brightness of the chosen colour for the cover. This effect is beautifully accentuated by light and dark striped awning covers.
You can also perfectly complement the colour concept that determines the interior design of your home with the matching awning colour outside. In this way, your "outdoor living room" reflects the cosiness of your interior spaces and forms a visual unit with them.
If you would like a specific colour for your awning, we can optionally produce your awning cover in RAL as part of our colour-on-demand service. Here you can choose from a selection of 1,625 colours.
You may already have a concrete idea of what colour and pattern your awning cover should have - but do you already know which textured effects are possible? If you would like to find out more about the different markilux fabric collections and their advantages, visit our awning fabric page. There you will find even more information to make your awning purchase easier.
FAQ awning covers
How do creases form?
Creases occur when the sun protection fabric is made up and folded. In the folded area, a dark line can become visible against the light, especially with light colours, which is caused by creasing of the fibres (light refraction).
Puckering around the seams and in the panels
These can occur along the side seams, in the seam area and in the centre of the panels. The fabric cover is doubled at the seams. This results in different roll-up diameters. The tension created by the folding-arms, the tesioning system, the sagging of the winding shaft and/or the front profile can favour these effects. Puckering can also occur if a "water pocket, water trough" has formed during heavy rain.
How resistant to rain is my awning cover?
Solar protection fabrics are impregnated with a water-repellent finish and remain resistant to rain during a short, light rainfall when used according to the manufacturer's instructions and at an angle of pitch of at least 14°. During longer periods of wetness and/or heavy rainfall, the awning must remain closed or be retracted to prevent damage. Once the fabric cover has become wet, the awning must be extended again to dry immediately after the rain to avoid mould stains.
What are side hems?
The fabric cover is usually kept almost permanently under tension by an active spring system. Seams and hems act as a reinforcement, but must also be able to withstand the greatest stress. When the fabric cover is rolled up, the hems and seams lie on top of each other, which increases the pressure and tension. As a result, they are particularly stressed and stretched. This can cause the side seams to hang down slightly when the awning is extended.
How do I care for my awning cover properly?
Dust can be removed with a soft brush when dry. Leaves and similar soiling should be removed immediately. Small stains should be removed with water and a commercially available, preferably liquid mild detergent (5 per cent soap solution, water temperature max. 30 °C). Rinse thoroughly with water. Detailed instructions with all important information on operration, care and maintenance are included with every awning delivery. Click here for more information on awning cleaning.
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