Treasure Garden Fabric Grades
About Treasure Garden Fabric Grades
Treasure Garden, one of AuthenTEAK’s top patio umbrella brands, offers three fabric grades for their canopies: Grade A+, Grade A, and Grade C. All three grades feature solution-dyed yarns, where color is embedded into every fiber. This means each fabric is resistant to fading, mold, mildew, and stains, and all are easy to clean. So, what sets them apart?
Treasure Garden Fabric Grade C (O’Bravia)
Grade C fabrics feature O'Bravia, Treasure Garden's exclusive 100% solution-dyed polyester 4800 series fabric. These durable all-weather fabrics offer a four-year warranty covering loss of color or strength from normal exposure, including sunlight, mildew, or rot. This 100% solution-dyed polyester is also a sustainable choice, as it’s 100% recyclable.
Treasure Garden Fabric Grade A (Sunbrella, Outdura, Docril)
Grade A fabrics are made from 100% solution-dyed acrylic yarns from top U.S. mills, including Sunbrella, Outdura, and Docril. These all-weather fabrics offer a 5-year warranty that covers loss of color or strength due to normal exposure, including sunlight, mildew, or rot.
Treasure Garden Fabric Grade A+ (Outdura)
Grade A+ indicates ultra-premium, 100% solution-dyed acrylic from Outdura® and is typically reserved for higher-end collections. These luxury fabrics are typically available at a higher price point and feature a 5-year fade warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between Grade A and Grade C fabrics?
Grade A fabrics are made from 100% solution-dyed acrylic and sourced from premium mills like Sunbrella and Outdura. They’re soft, breathable, and backed by a 5-year fade warranty. Grade C fabrics are made from Treasure Garden’s proprietary solution-dyed polyester. They’re recyclable and come with a 4-year fade warranty.
O’Bravia vs Sunbrella: Which is better?
Sunbrella is a premium solution-dyed acrylic fabric known for exceptional durability, breathability, and fade resistance, used in Treasure Garden’s Grade A umbrella canopies. O’Bravia is a solution-dyed polyester developed by Treasure Garden for Grade C canopies. It offers excellent durability and sustainability at a more accessible price point.
Are O’Bravia fabrics sustainable?
Yes. O’Bravia fabrics are made from solution-dyed polyester and are 100% recyclable, making them a more eco-conscious choice compared to traditional polyester fabrics.
What are solution-dyed fabrics?
Solution-dyed fabrics are ideal for outdoor use because the color is embedded into each fiber before it’s woven, rather than printed on the surface. This makes them highly resistant to fading, even with prolonged sun exposure. They’re also more resistant to mold, mildew, stains, and general wear, and they’re easy to clean, which makes them perfect for umbrellas, cushions, and outdoor furnishings. All Treasure Garden fabric grades use solution-dyed yarns for maximum durability and color retention.
What’s the difference between Grade A and Grade A+ fabrics?
Both Grade A and Grade A+ fabrics are made from 100% solution-dyed acrylic and carry a 5-year warranty against fading. The key difference is that Grade A+ fabrics are ultra-premium, designer-quality fabrics from Outdura, making them ideal for luxury designs. Grade A fabrics include well-known names such as Sunbrella, Outdura, and Docril, offering breathable comfort and vibrant, long-lasting colors.
How do I clean Treasure Garden canopy fabric?
Most stains on solution-dyed fabrics can be cleaned with Treasure Garden’s Upholstery & Fabric Cleaner or a mild soap and water solution.
Valance Options
Valances are a stylish and functional design detail available on most Treasure Garden cantilever umbrellas. This fabric trim adds a decorative element while also providing a touch of extra shade. While valances can be selected on the majority of cantilever styles, please note that they are not available on Easy Track or Market-style umbrellas.
About Treasure Garden
For more than 37 years, Treasure Garden has manufactured the widest selection of premium-quality shade solutions, outdoor furnishings, and accessories in the industry. Offering more than 25,000 variations of shade solutions and accessories, Treasure Garden is a one-stop source for outdoor living.
AuthenTEAK has been working with Treasure Garden since 2005 and is one of the largest Treasure Garden retailers in the country, offering a vast selection of Treasure Garden patio umbrellas; parts and frames; accessories; umbrella bases; umbrella lights; protective covers; maintenance and care products; and performance rugs.