What sizes of patio umbrellas do you need? First you'll need to determine the size of the table and the amount of shade that you want the patio umbrella to provide. Once you figure that out, proceed with choosing the correct size patio umbrella to meet your outdoor needs for this patio-enhancing purchase.
6-foot Umbrella Shade - covers up to 30-inch bistro/cafe tables
7-foot Umbrella Shade - covers up to 36-inch bistro/cafe tables
9-foot Umbrella Shade - covers up to 48-inch round or square dining tables with 4 chairs
11-foot Umbrella Shade - covers up to 60-inch round or square dining tables and 72-inch oval and rectangular tables with 6 chairs
Deciding what fabric you need for your patio umbrella? The following list provides a variety of popular fabrics available for our patio umbrellas:
Sunbrella Patio Umbrellas: Renowned as the leader in outdoor fabric, Sunbrella is unmatched in terms of quality, style, and durability. You simply won't find tougher, brighter, and better fabric, backed by best-in-class warranties.
Sunbrella fabric is breathable and water-repellant. It's treated with polymer chemistry and technical precision throughout the entire manufacturing process, resulting in a fabric that is not only weather- and fade-resistant, it's practically indestructible! If kept dry, it will not support the growth of mildew as natural fiber will. Sunbrella is easy to clean, requiring simple dusting off and soap and water. Sunbrella fabrics have been tested and proven to provide up to 98% UV protection from the harmful effects of the sun, depending on depth of color. White patio umbrellas and lighter-colored fabrics provide less UV protection than darker fabrics that have more depth of color. This protective factor is inherent to the product and will not be reduced by usage and/or fabric exposure to the sun.
Sunbrella furniture fabrics have been awarded the "Seal of Recommendation" by the Skin Cancer Foundation, an international organization dedicated to the prevention of skin cancer. Sunbrella has also been awarded the Green Guard Children and Schools certification for contributing to healthy indoor air quality, as a low-emitting product.
Sunbrella patio umbrellas are perfect for withstanding the elements and adding a splash of style to your outdoor setting. These patio umbrellas carry a 3-year warranty.
100% Solution Dyed Patio Umbrellas: 100% Solution-Dyed patio umbrellas are crafted from 100%, 7-ounce, solution-dyed acrylic fabric. A bit lighter weight than Sunbrella patio umbrellas, 100% Solution-Dyed fabric locks colors into the acrylic fabrics, which preserves their vibrant color and prevents them from looking washed out or faded. Patio umbrellas made of 100% Solution-Dyed fabric are not waterproof - they are water-repellant, meaning that during the finishing process, a water-repellant finish is applied to the fabric. Normal wear and usage will reduce the effectiveness of this finish, as will cleaning the fabric. Keep 100% Solution-Dyed patio umbrellas clean to avoid mildew. An inherent characteristic of acrylic fiber is that it will not support the growth of mildew, as a natural fiber will. A 3-year warranty against fading is included for this patio umbrella. Made in France.
Olefin Patio Umbrellas: Olefin is a weather- and sunlight-resistant, durable fabric that comes with a 1-year warranty. Lighter weight than Sunbrella fabrics, Olefin is an 8-ounce solution-dyed fabric. A 1-year warranty against fading is included for patio umbrellas made with this fabric.
Patio Umbrellas made with Spun Poly: Spun Poly is a special type of polyester that is processed with care using only the best polyester fiber for high strength, uniform quality, colorfastness, and smoothness. Our Poly Spun material is similar to cotton in flexibility, but is stronger and has better resistance to stress such as mold and mildew caused by weather conditions. Spun Poly patio umbrellas are ideal for one-season use.
