Awnings & shades · Awning and blind makers, shade-structure suppliers, marine trimmers
Dyed Cotton Fabric for Awnings & shades
Awning cloth needs UV and weather resistance, dimensional stability under tension, and a finished face that sheds water. Solution-dyed acrylic dominates the market; cotton and cotton blends are chosen for a natural look, a specific heritage aesthetic, or a customer's material spec.
What we recommend
For striped and solid awning programmes where shade fastness and a specific colour card matter.
- Weight
- 280–360 g/m²
- Width
- 60–130 in
- Finish
- Reactive or vat dye, water-repellent over dye
See the full range and specification on the Dyed Cotton Fabric page.
Ordering
- Minimum order
- 100 m greige · 1000 m per colour processed
- Lead time
- about 2 days greige · about 2 weeks processed
- Incoterms
- FOB Mundra / Nhava Sheva · CIF destination port
- Price
- Per metre or per kg, band on request
Payment 10% on order, 15% at production start, 50% on passing QC, 25% on dispatch. OEKO-TEX and GOTS applied for and in progress as of September 2026, not yet granted. Organic cotton available now. SMETA not pursued.
What awnings & shades buyers ask us
Is cotton suitable for outdoor awnings?
With a water-repellent and rot/mildew-resist finish, yes, for the traditional look. For maximum lifespan in harsh UV, solution-dyed acrylic outlasts cotton; we will say so rather than oversell.
Can you match an awning stripe colour card?
Yes, piece-dyed to a signed lab dip. Per-colour minimum is 1,000 m.