There are a variety of sun control products that provide protection, style and functionality to fully meet your clients’ wants and needs. Consider the following sun control solutions.
Interior solutions. For the client who wants to control the sun’s brightness and glare from within their space, decorative window treatments such as shades are ideal. Today, there are more choices than ever when it comes to selecting interior shades that are both functional and beautiful. These versatile products add personality and privacy to rooms while reducing or eliminating the sun’s rays. The Shade Inspiration Collection™ is a line of decorative window shades for interior applications that offer unique color and texture personality, while providing a full range of shade control options. The four different Shade Inspiration design groupings include: Enchante™ Transitional, Sunbrella® Decorative, Filtered Light and Blackout.
Comfort for all seasons. No matter the time of year, screen enclosures create a comfortable, ventilated, yet protected environment for outdoor spaces such as pool decks, outdoor seating and dining areas, walkways and more. With the Solair® Power Screen, users can relax and enjoy the outdoors without pesky insects invading or intense sunlight and heat penetrating the space. You can match frames and rails to more than 30 fabric options that block 50-99% of UV rays while allowing a clear view from inside.
Free standing options. Market umbrellas are the perfect product for creating shade on pool decks, parks or outdoor seating areas. They offer sun protection and sophistication to any outdoor setting. The Solair® Umbrella designed by TUUCI® offers a fresh new look to any outside dining and lounging areas. These umbrellas come completely assembled with frame, cover and base, and feature TUUCI’s patented Independent Bracket System, which provides extra strength and longevity. You can match or complement the umbrella’s cover to your client’s outdoor décor by selecting any solid pattern from the Sunbrella® 4600/6000 fabric series. The Solair Umbrella is great as a stand-alone or can be paired with another sun control product such as a Solair® retractable awning.
These sun control options give you the opportunity to transform your client’s space by blending style, functionality and protection.
The latest outdoor fabric trends give you unlimited possibilities to dress up ordinary spaces. Incorporating these innovative, bold and eco-friendly fabrics into your design can help turn your client's space into the trendiest spot on the block.
Bold
Colors such as aquamarine, orange and violet paired with neutral colors such as beige, brown or black can really make an outdoor space standout. Sunbrella® offers numerous fabric colors to match a variety of outdoor spaces. A bright, yet stylish Sunbrella fabric available is Tresco Clay. Used on a retractable awning, this fabric will really create a warm and inviting outdoor environment.
Innovative
Bring the style of indoor fabrics outside with innovative outdoor fabrics that are high quality and colorful. From large shade structures such as canopies and umbrellas to seating and lounge areas, tie outdoor environments together with fabric choices. In addition to looking great, high quality outdoor fabrics also are water-repellent, mildew-resistant and provide premium comfort. Tri Vantage offers many outdoor furniture fabrics rich in colors and textures, and tough enough to withstand outdoor conditions, the sun's UV rays, and life itself.
Eco-Friendly
The latest generation of fabrics is made of organic cotton, bamboo and other recycled materials, blending texture, style and color with nature. Colored dyes found in these newer fabrics are organically treated, notably color-resistant and durable. They can withstand outdoor weather conditions and won't fade under the sun. Some of these fabrics are also eco-friendly and recycled, as well as recyclable. Designed for the broad range of shading and seating applications, indoors or out, these fabrics feature soft, touchable textures and offer many color and pattern choices. They are ideal for creating a "green" space, whatever the type of outdoor venue, and allow you to create a coordinated look.
Create exciting elements with bold, innovative and eco-friendly fabrics.
Retractable awnings are an energy efficient solution providing sun control for your clients’ spaces. They help reduce heating and cooling costs by giving users the ability to control the amount of sunlight that enters their space. They also add curb appeal to any building, keep interior furnishings from fading and extend outdoor usage.
The Solair® Pro, Comfort and Select family of retractable awnings provides shade solutions for any space. The Solair Pro is a top of the line retractable awning with customizable features. Clients can select the awning size, fabric, frame colors and motorization options. Solair Select is a midline retractable awning with motorized operation and semi-cassette hood. The Solair Comfort is a basic, manually operated retractable awning for the most budget-conscious client. The Solair Select, Comfort and Pro all allow you to offer your clients a generous selection of Sunbrella® fabrics from several standard solids to custom solid and stripe options to match their space’s exterior.
A great companion to Solair retractable awnings is the Solair® Retractable Window Awning. Designed to fit a variety of window widths and sizes, the Solair Retractable Window Awning provides customized shading options. Users can extend the awning all the way down for complete shade, all the way up for full sun, or any position in between. Complete the look by choosing from hundreds of fabric colors and textures available in the Sunbrella fabric collections.
Retractable awnings are a great solution at controlling the sun’s powerful rays and creating a comfortable space that also conserves energy.
The fashion industry’s top designers dressed the runway with eye-catching, flirtatious colors and fabrics for their spring 2010 collections. Fashionistas were enamored with new trends, including neutral tones, metallic shades and all-American inspired pieces. Consider incorporating some of these fashion trends into shade solutions for your next outdoor design.
Go Nude
Fashion designers such as Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs and Rachel Roy adorned models with soft fabrics in neutral colors such as nude, blush and light peach. The style is simple: head-to-toe neutral, with even neutral accent colors.
Take this trend outside by creating an outdoor living space that features retractable awnings with neutral-color fabrics that compliment the natural elements. Sunbrella® offers a line of performance awning fabrics, which includes several neutral colored patterns such as Heather Beige and Putty Regimental. Sunbrella has a wide array of solids, stripes and patterns in various neutral tones.
Stay Gold
Designers Jill Stuart, Derek Lam and Phillip Lim showcased flashy metallic dresses, skirts and accessories on the runway. Reflecting off the photographers’ flashes, the metallic outfits illuminated the show.
It’s easy to incorporate metallic colored fabrics into any outdoor living space. Main Street®+ awning fabric includes Bronze and Copper colors that shimmer in the sun.
Rock Tradition
American spirit was alive and well at the Alexander Wang and Anna Sui shows. All-American red, white and blue colors were combined with structure, stripes and fun. Proof that classics never get old.
Add a touch of timeless tradition to an outdoor space with classic stripes and bold colors offered from the Sunbrella® Mayfield Collection®. Cool, deep tones contrasted with light neutrals create the ideal Americana look.
Retractable awnings are all about versatility. Whether it’s a pool deck, patio or outdoor café, retractable awnings adapt to a variety of outdoor spaces. Extend the awning on a sunny day to create some shade, or tuck it away on a cloudy day.
The Solair® line of retractable awnings can create a personalized shade solution. All three Solair retractable awnings, Comfort, Select and Pro, provide the benefits of shade, with the added ability to hide away when not in use. This is especially great for buildings in the midwest or northeast regions where weather conditions can be harsh and change rapidly.
With hundreds of fabric choices, you can coordinate the décor or create a whole new look to an outdoor space. If flexibility is what you’re looking for, consider a retractable awning.
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Stationary awnings are one of the most timeless shade solutions for commercial spaces, hotels and restaurants. These awnings dress a space’s exterior, covering breezeways, entrances, walkways and courtyards.
Not just a shade solution, stationary awnings also create marketing opportunities. Think about some of the historic hotels in New York City or even classic night clubs. Stationary awnings command attention and can even become the signature of the building.
Printable back-lit and digital media fabrics provide many creative options for color, style and design in stationary awning applications.
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In addition to style and function, the Solair® Retractable Window Awning offers temperature control to help save on cooling costs. These awnings also protect interior furnishings from fading and discoloration – a bonus for both you and your client.
One of the great things about a retractable window awning is the added protection against harsh sunlight. With the touch of a button, motorized window awnings can go all the way down for UV protection, all the way up for full sun, or anywhere in between.
The new Solair Retractable Window Awning is great for controlling the sun at any time of the day. For instance, a hotel in the southwest will have constant sun exposure. With the Solair Retractable Window Awning, the hotel owner can extend the awning all the way down to completely cover individual windows when the sun is most intense, or raise the awning for maximum exposure as the sun sets.
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From pool decks to outdoor seating areas at restaurants around the country, the sun can make guests uncomfortably warm, leading to a less enjoyable experience. To create shade, consider a market umbrella that shades guests and makes the outdoor space look welcoming. Customize market umbrellas with a logo or brand colors and really create the ultimate outdoor space.
The Solair® Umbrella designed by TUUCI® creates a fresh new look to any outside dining and lounging areas. The sturdy frames feature TUUCI’s patented Independent Bracket System, which provides extra strength and longevity. Solair Umbrellas also feature beautiful and durable Sunbrella® fabric, which complements any outdoor décor.
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The Solair® Power Screen is a versatile product. It’s all about creating a comfortable space for the end user. It’s the perfect shade solution for warm and insect-prone environments, or even just as a screen for privacy.
The Solair Power Screen is great for outdoor bars, patios, restaurants and walkways. It shields from insects and takes away the harsh glare of the sun. The screen can also block 50-99% of UV rays while maintaining a beautiful view and an element of privacy.
A unique use for a screen enclosure is on hotel balconies. Installing a Solair Power Screen allows the user to leave the balcony door open without having to worry about insects entering their room. Motorization also makes it easy to use.
