Outdoor Fabrics are Fashion-Forward

Many may not realize that most of the outdoor fabrics these days are bulletproof and stain, mildew and fade resistant. No wonder people are buying outdoor fabrics to upholster their indoor sofas. These fabrics are crossing the threshold to enliven and soften our interior spaces as well as our gardens.

Fabric technology has come a long way over the past decade. I'm sure everyone remembers the summer-evening ritual of collecting all the cushions and bringing them indoors. With the newest outdoor fabrics, this ritual has become a thing of the past.

The best of the new outdoor fabrics are cushy, yet water beads up, dirt washes off with a little soap and water and they're impervious to mildew. Not only do they have these wonderful and practically maintenance free qualities to them, but they come in beautiful patterns and colors.

Crossover fabrics are a big trend; they're very family friendly. Many cannot even distinguish the difference between indoor and outdoor fabrics. Which is pretty amazing for 100% solution-dyed acrylic. This type of dying locks the colors into the fabric.

So now the fun part... what are the new color trends??? Last year orange was a big hit, now you'll find more aqua, teal and other watery blues, along with sunflower yellow.

Now that you know all the facts, go out and have some fun with colors and fabrics!