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The manufacturer of Sunbrella, has endorsed 303 Fabric Guard as best for restoring water repellency to Sunbrella. It also protects against oil based liquids and other stains, has excellent soil release characteristics and provides UV screening.
303 Fabric Guard will not affect the fabric's color, feel or breathability. It does not attract dirt and tests indicate that it is the longest lasting topical treatment available! The 16 oz spray can covers from 50-100 square feet. The gallon can covers from 500-800 sq. feet (soaking the fabric with 303 is not required). Use also on other synthetic & natural fabrics and carpeting. Do not get this product on your dodger windows or on your zippers!
303 High Tech Fabric Guard was reviewed in January 1, 1998 Practical Sailor. Rated as the BEST of the seven brands tested.
Also use 303 High Tech Fabric Guard on Cotton Duck Canvas (Otis Permasol), Auto & Truck Interiors, Campers, RV's, Carpeting, and Tents. 303 High Tech Fabric Guard is powerful enough to protect fabrics in the harshest environment...outdoors. Yet 303 High Tech Fabric Guard is safe for the finest fabrics, wool, silk, and fine leathers including suede.
303 Fabric Guard Provides:
Unsurpassed water & oil repellency
Highly recommended for Sunbrella
Superior stain resistance & soil release characteristics
Durable protection lasting up to 3 years
UV Screening to control fading
Will not alter the color, feel, flammability, or breathability of fabric
Resists mildew formation
Environmentally Safe
Fluoropolymer based
No Ozone Depleting Solvents
Non-toxic & odorless when dry
No product on the market makes Sunbrella totally water proof. 303 Fabric Guard is the best for restoring water repellency to Sunbrella fabric.
Watch our 303 High Tech Fabric Guard video below to see how to apply:
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303 Fabric Guard 16oz is a railroaded pattern |
Reduce Seaming with Railroaded Fabric
Most upholstery fabric is 54 inches wide and, if it features a pattern, the pattern is run down the length of the bolt. When upholstering, it generally looks best to run a patterned fabric from the top to the bottom of the piece and from the back to the front. This requires seams every 54 inches on larger pieces like sofas and long boat cushions. Alternatively, a Railroaded fabric pattern can be used to eliminated unwanted seams. The patterns in Railroaded Sunbrellas run across their widths. This makes Railroaded Sunbrella perfect for these longer projects.
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In this illustration, the fabric rolls out to cover the cushions without need for a seam. |

This is a photo example of the railroaded fabric coming off the roll.
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This is a photo example of fabric that is not railroaded coming off the roll.
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In this illustration the fabric rolls out vertically, and for this type of single cushion, would require several seams to cover the couch.
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