Fringes are back in interiors in a big way. From the fluffy brush fringes found on cushions, to the long, smart bullion fringes adorning the bottoms of sofas, they add decadence, joy, and an extra opportunity to add style and interest to everyday furniture.
The good news is, the variety of fringes available to use outdoors, on cushions, garden sofas and parasols, is increasing every year. The same opportunities to add a tactile finishing touch to your indoor furnishings, exist for your outdoor furnishings. The chances to elevate garden furniture from quotidien to lust-worthy are plentiful!
Of course you could turn to standard upholstery trims and fringes, however if you're making the investment in creating a more beautiful garden, I'd imaging you'd like it to stay that way for as long as possible. Outdoor fringes are made to be water-repellent, stain-resistant, highly resistant to UV fading, and also resistant to mould and mildew growth. Using performance fabrics and trims means that you can leave that cushion / parasol / lounger outside, even in the rain, and not worry at all. It'll shake off the rain drops, and look superb as soon as the sun returns, with zero fuss needed. After a summer of eating, drinking and using your outside space as your main living room, if your outdoor fabrics need a clean, the majority can be bleach cleaned without damaging the colours. Why would you choose anything else!
These are our top 6 favourite suppliers for outdoor trims, tassels and fringes for parasols:
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First up, the royalty of passementerie, Samuel & Sons. Their outdoor trims are made in partnership with Perennials, probably the world leaders in luxury outdoor fabrics, known for both their designs as well as their robust durability.
They cover every basic style of work-anywhere fringe in up to 17 different colour ways, to chenille fringes, braids with fringes splaying out from both sides, beaded fringes and tassels.
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French family-owned and nearly 100 years of designing and making trimmings under their belts, Houlès is one of our go-to brands for colourful outdoor fringes, available in up to 10 bright shades.
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Our first point of call for parasol fringes is always Mariaflora, a small Italian company that specialises exclusively in outdoor fabrics and trims. Their collections are all super high quality, and often less expensive than some of the more well-known name manufacturers.
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Founded in America but now truly global, Schumacher are an absolute favourite for beautiful designer fabrics. Their ranges extend beyond interiors, with over 150 outdoor trims to browse and select from.
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For chunky, full and very matt fringes, we turn to British business Romo. Made in 6 muted tones, their brush fringes are easy to coordinate, and easy to care for. They’re colourfast against chlorine, salt and sunlight, and made without harmful forever chemicals.
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Christopher Farr Cloth have just a small range of outdoor trims, but they pack a punch with their bright colours. Made in the UK, they have a soft cotton-like look and feel, but are essentially made from a form of plastic, making them ultra-resistant to weather degradation.
If you can't make your mind up, let us know your brief and we'll send you our top picks that fit the bill.
