Fabric Details

Outrigger awnings and sails are manufactured from the following fabrics:

Rainproof Fabrics

• Ferrari Precontraint 502
  502 awning PVC is a premium grade fabric which is available in 30 plain colours and 12 stripes. The standard coating is acrylic lacquer, however the two lightest colours, white and champagne, are available with a PVDF (Teflon) coating. The expected life of a 502 PVC awning or sail that is left up permanently is 12 to 15 years. 502 awning PVC is a French fabric which comes with a 5 year manufacturer backed warranty.
• Ferrari Precontraint 702
  702 awning PVC is a premium grade heavy duty fabric which is available in 9 plain colours. Outrigger mainly use the 702 PVC with a PVDF coating, which is only available in white and champagne. The expected life of a 702s PVC awning or sail that is left up permanently is 15 to 18 years. 702s awning PVC is a French fabric which comes with a 7 year manufacturer backed warranty.

Shade Fabrics

All Ferrari Soltis fabrics have a smooth surface which minimises the accumulation of dirt and pollution, and is highly resistant to tearing. The fabric is pre-stretched during manufacture and will not stretch or sag, and is supported by a 5 year manufacturer backed warranty. The expected life of a Soltis awning or sail that is left up permanently is 12 to 15 years.

• Ferrari Soltis92 PVC mesh
  Soltis92 is a premium grade shade fabric offering approximately 95% shade. Soltis92 is available in 48 plain colours.
• Ferrari Soltis86 PVC mesh
  Soltis86 is a premium grade shade fabric offering approximately 86% shade, ideal for areas requiring greater light. Soltis86 is available in 24 plain colours.
• Ferrari Soltis93 PVC mesh
  Soltis93 is a premium grade shade fabric offering approximately 96% shade, and available in roll widths of 270cm. Soltis93's micro-ventilation system naturally dissipates the residual heat toward the outside, allowing air to circulate and reducing the need for coolers. Soltis93 is a available in 14 plain colours.

Vistaweave
Vistaweave is a high quality shade fabric offering approximately 90% shade. Vistaweave has a woven surface which is easy to keep clean with a periodic hose or brush, and is highly resistant to tearing. Vistaweave is available in 14 plain colours and has an expected life of 10 to 12 years for an awning or sail that is left up permanently.

Sewing Thread - Tenara
All Outrigger awnings and sails are stitched exclusively with Tenara sewing thread. Tenara thread is guaranteed to hold and comes with a 15 year manufacturer backed warranty. Tenara sewing thread consists of pure expanded PTFE and will retain its strength and stability in extreme and prolonged sunshine.