• Sunbrella Awning
• Dickson® North American Collection
• Weblon® Coastline Plus® waterproof awning fabric
• Patio 500® for patios and porches
• Serge Ferrari Soltis® Proof 502 for an attractive satin finish
• FIRESIST® for flame-retardant performance
• Eradi-Lite® for backlit awnings
• SGS Film Fabric for applying digital print graphics

• Z brackets
• Awning rail
• PE tubing
• Steel Stitch™ channel trim and hardware
• Track (Duratrack) and keder
• Trican Slip-Fit fittings
• Eye ends and elbows
• Round and square tubing
• Head rods
• Head rod clamps and hinges
• Awning frame parts
• Replacement parts for RollEase® shade systems

• Setting dies
• Shears
• Mauls, mallets, hammers
• Grommets
• Cutting punches
• Hand tools
• Fabric marking pencils
• Hot knife
• Super Seamstick seam tape
• Fabric Bonding Tape
• VELCRO® Brand hook-and-loop fasteners

• Sunbrella 13/16" Braid
• Sunbrella 5/8" Braid
• E-Z Lace Supreme®

• Neoline Polyester Cord
• Neobraid Polyester Cord

• PremoBond bonded polyester thread
• Aruvo® PTFE thread for demanding conditions
• A&E SunStop® UV-resistant thread
• GORE® TENARA® PTFE thread for high-speed sewing

• 303® multi-surface cleaners
• IOSSO® water repellent
• IOSSO mold and mildew stain remover

• Stationary awning on a building (such as a storefront awning)
• Exterior window awning
• Retractable awning
• Slide-on wire canopy
• Patio canopy
• Vestibule awning
• Hipped canopy
• Vertical screen
• Pergola awning
• Gable or round marquee awnings

• Almost every awning will require a frame to hold the fabric.
• Be sure to take precise measurements of the space where the awning will be installed (width, drop, projection, depth, etc.), and mark where needed. You'll also need to account for tubing and hardware when measuring total lengths.
• Consider visibility and access when installing an awning. For a window awning, how much of the window do you want the fabric to cover? For a marquee, is the awning's edge in line with parts of the existing structure? Is it installed in a way that it can be easily cleaned or repaired?
• Consider using the Steel Stitch™ Staple-In Awning Frame System if you're strapped for time and the project allows.
• Pick a fabric based on what's most important to the project. Does the fabric need to be flame retardant? Will the awning be backlit? Does it need to be waterproof? If you're printing on it, how important is the quality of the graphics? Does it need to stretch and conform easily to the frame? Does it need to provide full shade or will a translucent mesh fabric work?
• Always add about 6 inches of fabric to allow for hems, extensions, and size variance.
• Stainless-steel hardware works well for awnings since it is highly corrosion resistant.
• Aluminum tubing works well for awning frames since the material is lightweight.
• Pergola awning
• For eradicable fabrics:
• Never allow the eradication fluid to sit on the vinyl. This causes the vinyl underneath the topcoat to turn yellow (this damage is permanent).
• If you spill or splatter eradication fluid on the vinyl where it is not supposed to be or if the awning is damaged at the jobsite, model paint can be used on the fabric. Since there are multiple colors of model paint available, selecting the color of your choice should not be an issue.

When compared to other alternatives (like metal), fabric is often more affordable, more creative, and more versatile when used in awning and shade applications. It offers lightweight, long-lasting shade with a softer look. Learn more in this quick video.

Awning fabric is typically made from acrylic, vinyl, or polyester fabrics (or blends of the three). These materials are durable and weather resistant.

You can either install grommets to a strip of fabric sewn onto the edge of your awning fabric or use E-Z Lace Supreme fabric strips, which already have reinforced lacing holes. You'll also need some lacing cord. After you've installed your grommets or sewn the E-Z Lace Supreme to the edge of your awning fabric, wrap the fabric edge around the lower rail and lace the cord through the reinforced holes along the tie bar.

Awning fabrics are made of thick canvas and require the use of heavy-duty industrial single and double needle sewing machines. Polyester or PTFE threads work best for their durability and weather resistance. There are many kinds of awning designs that will require different sewing pattern needs.

There are many kinds of awning fabrics with unique features. Awning fabric made from acrylic, vinyl, or polyester (or blends of the three) are the most popular options for their resilience and color. The type of fabric you choose will be based on what you need it for. For railroaded panels try our wide selection of wide-width fabrics like Sunbrella 80" or LAC 650 SL 118".

When properly taken care of, awning fabrics can last around 5-15 years. They’re designed to stay out in the elements for a long time. Many come under warranty of up to 10 years.

No, but we do carry flame-retardant Firesist awning fabric.

Sunbrella awning/marine fabrics are backed by a 10-year warranty.

Yes, you can find them in our RollEase section.

Vinyl, polyester, and acrylic fabrics (or blends of the three) tend to be the most common. These materials are typically weather resistant and highly durable.

Yes, it will just have a stiffer feel.

The following are all 100% waterproof:

• Weathertyte® Plus
• Herculite Natura®
• Weblon Coastline Plus®
• Serge Ferrari Soltis Proof 502
• Nite-Lite®
• Sunbrella SeaMark®
• Patio 500®
• Eradi-Lite®
• Cooley-Brite®
• Weblon® Vanguard®

The rest of our awning fabrics offer varying levels of water resistance.

No, but all our backlit fabrics are heat sealable, so panels can be welded together for larger projects.

You can purchase it on AwningComposer.com.

To clean aluminum, use mild soap and water or a commercial aluminum cleaner. Then polish, protect, and remove rust with a high-quality metal polish.

Aluminum is great for awning frames since it’s lightweight. Connectors and fasteners can be made from a range of materials, like aluminum, stainless steel, or die-cast zinc.