The key to a great, long lasting umbrella is the high-quality of fabric you choose. Look for a fabric with high UV and fade resistance, so it won’t wear out or look faded after a year in the sun. We chose a Sunbrella Upholstery Fabric, which offers staggering fade resistance and great color options. If you wanted extra water resistance, Sunbrella Marine and Awning fabrics are also a great choice.

The canopy, or fabric, of a patio umbrella is made of two parts: the gores, which form the body of the cover, and the vent. In the video, you are going to hear us consult with the gore, that's a technical term for any triangular piece of cloth used in three dimensional fabrication. So this refers to the triangular segments that make up the main canopy of the umbrella. The vent is the small circular part at the top of the umbrella. shade cloth garden is important because it allows air to escape, which prevents heat increase and keeps your umbrella from acting like a kite and blowing away.