When transitioning indoor furniture for outdoor use, ensuring the furniture's ability to withstand weather elements is crucial. SpunCrylic® fabric, known for its exceptional weather resistance, can be an ideal choice for this purpose. Below, we will introduce how to effectively weatherproof indoor furniture using SpunCrylic® fabrics.
SpunCrylic® Fabric: Superior Outdoor Performance
Key Features and Advantages
1. **Outstanding Waterproof Performance**: SpunCrylic® fabric's unique design provides a water-beading effect, quickly draining moisture and keeping the furniture dry even in wet conditions.
2. **High-Quality Certification**: Rigorous tests by BV and SGS certify the fabric's excellent quality and reliability, ensuring durability and long-term use.
3. **Environmentally Friendly Water Repellent**: The optional BIONIC FINISH ECO non-fluorinated water repellent is free of harmful chemicals, complying with REACH regulations.
4. **Weather Resistance**: The fabric has passed a 1000-hour weather resistance test, maintaining vibrant colors and resisting fading for about three years.
5. **Safety Certification**: Successful passage of the Proposition 65 test ensures the fabric is free from harmful substances, guaranteeing user safety.
Test Results
- **Colorfastness to Light**: Achieved Grade 7~8, maintaining vibrant colors even after 2000 hours of exposure to light.
- **Tearing Strength**: Passed ASTM D1424, ensuring the fabric's durability and resistance to tearing.
- **Breaking Strength**: Passed ASTM D5034, confirming the fabric's strength and resistance to breakage.
- **Seam Slippage**: Passed ASTM D4034, ensuring secure seams that do not unravel.
- **Abrasion**: Withstood over 12,000 cycles of ASTM D4157, indicating high resistance to wear and tear.
- **UV Transmittance**: Passed AATCC183:2004, ensuring the fabric does not degrade due to UV exposure.
- **PFOS (PerfluorooctaneSulfonates)**: Passed EPA3550C:2007, confirming the absence of harmful chemicals.
- **Aqueous Liquid Repellency**: Achieved Grade 6~8 in AATCC 193 drop tests, indicating excellent water repellency.
- **Water Repellency**: Achieved 90 in AATCC 22 spray tests, demonstrating superior waterproof performance.
- **AZO Test**: Passed EN 14362-1:2003 and EN 14362-2:2003, confirming the absence of harmful AZO dyes.
- **European REACH Test**: Passed the analysis of 53 Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC), ensuring environmental safety.
Steps to Weatherproof Indoor Furniture
1. **Select Suitable Fabric**:
- Choose SpunCrylic® fabric for its superior waterproof, weather-resistant, and durable properties.
2. **Clean and Prep the Furniture**:
- Thoroughly clean the indoor furniture to remove any dust or debris.
- Inspect the furniture for any damage or wear and repair as necessary.
3. **Cover or Reupholster**:
- **Covering**: If the original upholstery is still in good condition, consider using SpunCrylic® fabric to create covers. Measure the furniture and cut the fabric to size, ensuring to leave some extra fabric for seams and overlap.
- **Reupholstering**: If replacing the original upholstery, carefully remove the old fabric and use SpunCrylic® fabric to reupholster the furniture following standard upholstery techniques.
4. **Seal the Edges**:
- Use waterproof and weather-resistant sealant or tape to secure the edges of the fabric. This prevents water from seeping into the seams and damaging the furniture.
5. **Add Protective Coatings**:
- Apply a layer of UV-resistant and weatherproof coating to the fabric to further enhance its durability against sun exposure and weather elements.
6. **Regular Maintenance**:
- Periodically check the fabric for any signs of wear or damage. Clean the fabric as needed to maintain its waterproof and weather-resistant properties.
Applicable Scenarios
Family Courtyard
- Use SpunCrylic® fabric to weatherproof indoor furniture for outdoor use in family courtyards, providing a comfortable and durable seating solution.
Vacation Villas
- Enhance the aesthetics and durability of outdoor spaces in vacation villas with SpunCrylic® fabric-covered furniture.
Hotels and Resorts
- Ensure high-quality and weather-resistant outdoor seating for guests by using SpunCrylic® fabric on indoor furniture repurposed for outdoor use.
Conclusion
By choosing SpunCrylic® fabric and following the steps outlined above, you can effectively weatherproof indoor furniture for outdoor use. SpunCrylic® fabric's exceptional waterproof performance, weather resistance, and safety certifications make it an ideal choice for ensuring your furniture remains durable and comfortable in outdoor environments. Whether for family courtyards, vacation villas, or hotels and resorts, SpunCrylic® fabric will provide lasting comfort and aesthetic appeal.
