The Astrup Company will introduce 26 new style patterns to its popular High Point Collection™ of decorative Sunbrella® fabrics at the IFAI Expo October 31, 2006 in Atlanta. The new patterns include an inspiring mix of timeless fashions, trendy styles and rich color schemes. Visuals of all 127 decorator fabrics in the collection can be viewed now at the High Point Collection online showroom at www.astrup.com.

Because of the fabric’s softness, designer style and extraordinary durability, the High Point Collection is sought after for use in many different applications. While Sunbrella fabrics are commonly considered for outdoor furniture, more and more interior designers and fabricators are finding the quality of the fabrics suits all types of furnishings for both indoor and outdoor settings. The long-lasting fabric repels even the toughest stains, standing up extremely well in high traffic areas and makes an excellent choice in hospitality and other commercial settings.

Astrup’s High Point Collection has also made a name for itself among marine fabricators who use the fabrics for a variety of interior marine upholstery applications from seating and throws to window coverings and scatter pillows. While maintaining a soft texture and designer appearance, the high quality, performance acrylic fabrics stand up to the toughest marine conditions. The solution-dyed Sunbrella® decorator fabrics are 54-inch-wide, UV and stain resistant and offer a three-year manufacturer’s limited warranty.

The entire High Point Collection features 127 solution-dyed Sunbrella® decorator fabrics in 45 patterns, multiple colors, weights and textures to choose from including chenille, waffle weave, jacquard, matelasse and more. The new patterns being introduced this fall are: Bubble (in Bark, Cardinal, Mango and Sapphire), Bocce (in Cocoa, Cobalt, Dune, Lime and Tuxedo), Eden (in Parchment), Balboa (in Nappa), Palau (in Cinnamon, Foliage and Stone), Ishtar (in Napa), Martini (in Raisin), Tahiti (in Clover, Dove, Indigo and Slate), Cancun (in Nougat, Paprika, Parchment and Sesame) and Waikiki (in Redwood and Toffee).

Astrup’s Online Showroom makes the fabric selection process easier than ever. Designers and fabricators can now view the fabrics, order swatches, share digital samples with associates and make decisions faster with this easily accessible online resource. Located on the home page of the Astrup website, the High Point Collection Online Swatch Showroom allows users to:

• Browse an up-to-date fabric library by category
• Search for specific items by category, type, color or style
• Review small thumbnail images displayed from search results
• Click thumbnail images for a larger detailed image and specification information
• Adjust color, brightness, contrast and light source to view the fabric in the most lifelike precision possible
• Print or save detailed sample images and specification in PDF format
• Add several fabrics and finishes to a project file that can be emailed to associates or clients for further discussion, opinions and approvals
• Easily place on-line sample orders via email to any email address
• Request fabric samples be shipped to their own address or to a client