When a tighter weave in a vinyl encapsulated polyester yarn is desired select Phifertex Plus. Use for cushion covers and sheet bags that allow moisture to escape and for breathable, heat filtering awnings and umbrellas (provides 90+ % shade factor). Use for window coverings -- Phifertex Plus provides excellent privacy while maintaining good interior light and it adds protection for the window itself.
Phifertex is easy to work with and sew. To create snap on window covers for boats and RVs, cut the fabric so that it is an inch or so bigger than the window all round. Finish the raw edges with binding tape or simply fold over 1/2-inch hems and sew with V-69 or V-92 thread. Install snap fasterers at each corner and at intervals as required along the length of each side (usually it is enough to have fasterners every three feet or so).
For window shades use a T-square to cut straight sides, create a hem at the bottom for a wood or fiberglass batten and use adhesive tape to attach the fabric to a roller shade.
Cleaning Instructions:
Prepare cleaning solution using 1 tbsp. liquid dish detergent and 2 tbsp. household bleach in one gallon of water. Clean fabric with sponge or soft cloth dipped in solution.
Rinse thoroughly with clear water and air dry.
Avoid direct contact with oil-based products, which may cause accelerated aging of fabric. If direct contact occurs, clean promptly.
Regular maintenance of your Phifertex fabric will ensure an extended life of the fabric. We recommend cleaning the fabric once or twice yearly for moderate use, more for heavy-use applications.
Specifications:
54 inches wide
Approximately 16 ounces per square yard
Vinyl encapsulated woven polyester yarns
Excellent dimensional stability
Remains flexible in all climates
Fade resistant
Designed to let water pass through it
100% woven vinyl-coated polyester
Roll length is approximately 60 lineal yards
Openness factor approximately 7.5%
Phifertex PLUS Mesh Sand X00 54" 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.
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.
This is a photo example of fabric that is not railroaded coming off the roll.
In this illustration the fabric rolls out vertically, and for this type of single cushion, would require several seams to cover the couch.
Thermozite Thermal-Acoustic Insulation has been very popular. Many customers have asked for a quality aluminum foil tape to be used for seams. Please search on part number 102680 to find the new adhesive backed tape.
