SolarShade FR Plus – Marine & Awning Fabric (60" Wide)

SolarShade FR Plus is a premium 100% solution-dyed polyester fabric designed for top performance in marine, awning, and outdoor cover applications. Woven with staple fibre spun yarn, it offers a soft hand, excellent breathability, and outstanding long-term durability.

This upgraded FR Plus version includes a waterproof polyurethane FR coating, providing superior flame retardancy, water resistance, colourfastness, and UV stability—making it an exceptional choice for boat tops, awnings, outdoor covers, and commercial installations.

Sold by the yard in continuous lengths (up to 45 yards).

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Product Details

• Width: 60" (152 cm)

• Sold by the yard: 36" × 60"

• Colors Available: 8

• Content: 100% Solution-Dyed Polyester

• Coating: PU Flame Retardant (FR) Waterproof Coating

• Weight: 11 oz/yd² (375 gsm)

• Style: Solid / Plain

Performance & Durability

• Abrasion: 225,000 Double Rubs

• UV Resistance: ≥ 1500 hours

• Mildew Resistant: Yes

• Water Resistant: Yes

• Tear Strength (ASTM D2261):

  • Warp: 25 lbs

  • Weft: 18 lbs

• Tensile Strength (ASTM D5034):

  • Warp: 450 lbs

  • Weft: 285 lbs

Fire Retardancy

• CAL TB117-2013

• ASTM E84

• MVSS 302

• UFAC Class 1

• NFPA 260

Cleaning & Care

• Spot wash with mild liquid soap and lukewarm water

• Do not use detergents

• For mildew: Use a 5% bleach + mild soap solution, rinse well

• Water repellency may be restored with IOSSO or Aquatite Green

Recommended Uses

• Boat Tops & Marine Covers

• Awnings & Canopies

• Outdoor Furniture Covers

• Industrial & Commercial Covers

• RV Awnings and Shelter Panels

• Shade Structures

Why Customers Choose SolarShade FR Plus

• Superior UV, mildew, and water resistance

• Outstanding colourfastness for long outdoor life

• Soft hand with excellent breathability

• Heavy-duty FR waterproof coating

• High tear & tensile strength for demanding environments