EXCEPTIONAL
FABRIC
9 0Z. MARINE GRADE STOCK
Frankford uses umbrella fabric manufactured with only the highest quality raw materials and the most rigorous quality-assurance procedures. This beautiful fabric has an outer surface finish enhanced by an Infinity Process - a treatment that ensures the lasting quality of the fabric and superior waterproofing. It is easy to clean, resistant to mold and mildew, won’t sag or stretch over time (like lighter weight fabric will), and has an exceptional guarantee against fading.
Our exceptional fabric has the ability to please the most selective consumers while offering competitive pricing.
Important Fabric Information
Purchasing Striped Fabrics
All stripe patterns in grades B through F must be ordered in even quantities, with a minimum order of two.
Fabric Crazing
Certain fabrics are susceptible to crazing. Crazing is an inherent characteristic of all solution-dyed acrylic fabrics and is caused by folding or creasing of the fabric during production or installation. Crazing lines appear as white lines on dark colored fabrics when front-lit, and dark lines on light colored fabrics when backlit. The primary contributor to crazing are the resins added in the final stages of manufacturing. These resins add stiffness, so the fabric lies flat during sewing, which is critical for the manufacturing process. These resins can be viewed as an industrial fabric starch with a specific end purpose. Crazing does not affect the performance or characteristics of Recasens, Sunbrella or other acrylic fabrics — the fabric remains water repellent as well as stain and mildew resistant — and the lines will diminish over time with exposure to the elements.
Certain grades of fabric cannot be combined in one umbrella. Contact us for a recommendation.
NOTE: If time is of the essence, select from our Grade A fabrics that are always in stock.
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What are the grade differences?
Grade A
Frankford uses 9 oz. marine grade, 100% solution-dyed acrylic fabric that is manufactured with the highest quality raw materials, and undergoes rigorous quality-assurance tests. All of our Grade A marine grade fabrics have an outer surface finish, and are treated with the Infinity Process which makes the fabric waterproof. They are easy to clean, mold and mildew resistant, and have an exceptional (and unmatched) guarantee against fading.Our Grade A fabrics consist of 25 vivid colors (19 solid and 6 stripe options) that are stocked for faster lead times.
Grade A+ includes any customization to Grade A fabrics (i.e. alternating panels, adding valances, custom wind vent color, custom binding or trim color, logos/silk screen, etc.).
Grades B-F include all non-stock Sunbrella® and Outdura fabrics, and carry an extended lead time. Any Grade B-F striped fabric must be ordered in even quantities, with a minimum order requirement of (2) umbrellas.
