You've decided that a basic, plain parasol isn't for you. Your garden deserves better. You're ready to indulge your love of fabrics and create a piece of outdoor furniture that sings, no matter the weather.
To help you on your journey of creating a one-of-a-kind bespoke garden parasol, we've rounded up our favourite designers and brands creating super high quality, interesting and beautiful luxury outdoor fabrics, suitable for outdoor umbrellas.
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Nobilis Paris
A small selection of wonderful, bold, patterned, heavy-weight outdoor upholstery fabrics.
Available to buy at:
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Dedar Milano
A fantastic range of coloured pencil stripes, as well as a few strong geometric prints, in a good range of colours.
Available to buy at:
TM Interiors & Tobias Oliver Interiors
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Perennials
This American brand make the highest quality outdoor fabrics (and subsequently the most expensive). They have a huge selection of patterned fabrics that are ultra weather resistant.
Trade only.
4.
Schumacher
This American fabric retailer sells exclusive fabrics and collaborations by hundreds of global designers as well as their own designs. Expect bright, colourful designs.
Buy direct.
5.
Christopher Farr Cloth
UK brand Christopher Farr has partnered with Perennials to produce their outdoor fabrics range, so you get the company’s recognisable designs, paired with outstanding quality and longevity.
Available to buy at:
Jane Clayton & Fabrics And Papers
6.
Sanderson
Expect traditional British designs and classic styles. Their outdoor range includes mainly floral and chintz fabrics in pretty colours.
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7.
Rubelli
Their range of high quality outdoor fabrics are made to classic and timeless Italian designs.
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A fun variety of British designed outdoor fabrics, from geometric prints, painterly patterns and bold stripes.
Available to buy at:
Jane Clayton & Fabrics And Papers
9.
Gaston Y Daniela
This Spanish heritage brand makes a large range of cool and interesting outdoor fabrics.
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10.
Sunbrella
The place to go for plain parasol fabrics. This American company makes the highest quality outdoor fabrics, intended for yachts, awnings and outdoor upholstery. Their fabrics come with a 5 year guarantee against fading.
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Once you've made your choice of fabric, send us an email and we'll confirm it's suitable to be made into a bespoke outdoor parasol, and exactly how much will be needed.