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The Shade Debate: Umbrellas vs Awnings

Posted by Jonathan Blampied on Oct 27, 2022 3:35:04 PM

Here are the six reasons why one is a better choice for your outdoors

Year round shade, there are plenty of decisions to make and a common conundrum we come across in our shade consultancy is outdoor umbrellas vs awnings. We’ve distilled our knowledge down into this article to assist you in making an informed decision.

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Topics: Shade systems, Outdoor Shade

How To Care For the Fabric of your Outdoor Umbrella in Changing Seasons USA

Posted by Jonathan Blampied on Mar 16, 2018 10:55:00 AM

As the change of seasons slowly settles in upon us, the life-span of your outdoor furniture really starts to depend on how well you care for it during the transitional periods. Many people often bring in or cover their outdoor furniture, but tend to neglect their patio umbrellas.

Here are a few of our top tips to keep your outdoor umbrella's Sunbrella shade fabric in the best condition, and make sure you get as much use out of it as possible. 

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Topics: Sun Protection, Product Care, Umbrella Care, Outdoor Umbrellas, Shade systems, cantilever umbrella, Outdoor Shade, Quality, Sunbrella, wind resistant umbrella, Pool Umbrella, commercial umbrella, commercial outdoor umbrella

The Best Commercial Umbrellas for Bars and Restaurants 

Posted by Jonathan Blampied on Mar 12, 2018 10:30:00 AM

When it comes to selecting the best commercial outdoor umbrellas for your bar or restaurant, choosing something that is both visually appealing and long-lasting is the key.

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Topics: Sun Protection, Product Care, Umbrella Care, cantilever umbrella, Cafe Umbrella, Outdoor Shade, Outdoor Area Ideas, Sunbrella, commercial umbrella, Restaurant umbrella, commercial outdoor umbrella

New Zealand wineries enhance customer experience with commercial outdoor umbrellas (USA)

Posted by Jonathan Blampied on Feb 26, 2018 9:39:02 AM

What do two of the most iconic wineries from two of the most prominent wine regions in New Zealand have in common with each other? They have both brought in the use of commercial outdoor umbrellas to improve their overall customer experience.

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Topics: Outdoor Umbrellas, Shade systems, cantilever umbrella, Cafe Umbrella, Outdoor Shade, Quality, Sunbrella, commercial umbrella, winery umbrella

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