Bambrella offer two types of materials for our parasol covers, Spuncrylic® and Polyester.
Spuncrylic®
Spuncrylic® is polyester which has gone through a process called solution dying. Solution dying gives polyester an extremely high resistance to fading from sunlight. Spuncrylic® also has good stain resistance as well as being water repellent. In addition, Spuncrylic® has a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) of at least 50. This indicates what fraction of the sun’s ultraviolet rays can penetrate the fabric. For example, Material with a UPF of 50, allows just 1/50th of the sun’s UV radiation to reach your skin. The higher the UPF (ultraviolet protection factor), the greater the protection.
Polyester
Polyester is a strong fibre that is resistant to creasing and keeps its shape well. The price of polyester covers is lower in comparison to Spuncrylic® covers due to the colour fastness of the darker materials, which is why Bambrella only offer two natural colours in the polyester material.
