SolarShade – Marine & Awning Fabric for Boat Tops & Outdoor Covers (60" Wide)

Experience unparalleled comfort, protection, and performance with SolarShade, the premium outdoor fabric engineered to elevate any exterior space. Whether shading your patio, upgrading your pergola, or protecting your boat, SolarShade delivers exceptional UV resistance, durability, and long-lasting beauty.

Crafted for marine, awning, and outdoor applications, this 100% solution-dyed polyester fabric combines innovative design with high performance—making it a top choice for residential, commercial, and marine environments.

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⭐ Key Features

Advanced UV Protection

Blocks harsh sunlight and resists fading with 1500 hours of UV resistance, ensuring your fabric stays vibrant season after season.

Enhanced Comfort

SolarShade reduces heat buildup, creating a cooler, more comfortable outdoor environment for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the outdoors.

Durable & Long-Lasting

Built to withstand intense sun, wind, and moisture. Its breathable construction and superior colourfastness ensure long-term performance.

Versatile Outdoor Use

Ideal for boat tops, awnings, pergolas, umbrellas, shade structures, patio covers, and outdoor enclosures.

Easy Maintenance

Lightweight, flexible, and simple to clean with mild soap and water. Bleach-safe for mildew treatment.

Product Details

• Width: 60" (152 cm)

• Sold by the yard: 36" × 60"

• Continuous lengths up to 45 yards

• Weight: 9.25 oz/yd² (314 gsm)

• Content: 100% Solution-Dyed Polyester

• Style: Solids / Plain

• Water Resistant: Yes

• Mildew Resistant: Yes

Performance Specifications

• Abrasion: 225,000 Double Rubs

• UV Resistance: ≥ 1500 hours

• Tear Strength (ASTM D2261):

  • Warp: 30 lbs

  • Weft: 21 lbs

• Tensile Strength (ASTM D5034):

  • Warp: 450 lbs

  • Weft: 300 lbs

Fire Retardancy

Meets or exceeds key FR standards required for commercial and marine applications:

• CAL TB117-2013

• ASTM E84

• MVSS 302

• UFAC Class 1

• NFPA 260

Cleaning & Care

• Spot clean with mild liquid soap and lukewarm water

• Avoid detergents

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

• Water repellency may be enhanced with IOSSO or Aquatite Green

Recommended Uses

• Boat Tops & Bimini Covers

• Awnings & Pergola Canopies

• Outdoor Furniture Covers

• RV Awnings

• Marine Enclosures

• Patio Covers & Shade Structures

• Commercial Awning Installations