10 luxury outdoor fabric brands, and where to buy them

Two chairs upholstered in green patterned outdoor fabric

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.

1.

Nobilis Paris

A small selection of wonderful, bold, patterned, heavy-weight outdoor upholstery fabrics.

2 chairs upholstered in outdoor furniture

Available to buy at:

TM Interiors & Jane Clayton

2.

Dedar Milano

A fantastic range of coloured pencil stripes, as well as a few strong geometric prints, in a good range of colours.

Two outdoor chairs upholstered in red outdoor fabric

Available to buy at:

TM Interiors & Tobias Oliver Interiors 

3.

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.

Two chairs upholstered in green outdoor fabric

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.

Outdoor furniture upholstered in green and white fabric

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.

Sofa and cushions upholstered in outdoor fabric

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.

Cushion covered with coral pattern fabric

Available to buy at:

TM Interiors & Jane Clayton 

7.

Rubelli

Their range of high quality outdoor fabrics are made to classic and timeless Italian designs.

Outside cushion in terracotta fabric

Available to buy at:

Studio 198

8.

Jim Thompson

A fun variety of British designed outdoor fabrics, from geometric prints, painterly patterns and bold stripes.

Upholstered sun loungers

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.

Navy and green maze pattern fabric

Available to buy at:

Fabrics And Papers 

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.

Sunbrella fabric on a chair

Available to buy at:

Kayospruce

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. 

hello@pliaparasols.com 

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