The best fabric under the sun

MANILA, Philippines - Architects, interior designers and owners of resorts, hotels and restaurants have a new source of world-class outdoor fabrics with the recent opening of the B. Van Zuiden (BVZ) Philippines. The group runs the biggest distribution network of Sunbrella fabrics in Asia.

Sunbrella is one of the world’s leading brands of fabric used for the outdoors. It has been established as the industry standard fabric used in the hospitality, yachting, and leisure industries.

“The Philippines is a very potent market for outdoor fabrics because of its sunny weather all-year long and its growing tourism industry,” said Derek Robinson, international sales director of the US-based Glen Raven Inc., which manufactures the fabrics. He added that the boom in the construction of new condominiums, hotels, and leisure establishments require large volumes of outdoor fabrics to supply the growing demand.

Robinson, along with Glen Raven international marketing and sales manager Simon Gatliff, visited the country for the formal launch of the brand in the Philippine market held in Makati City.

“You can now can extend your interior living style and elegance onto the patio, deck, or garden with Sunbrella fabrics which are created for the outdoors,” he enthused.

Sunbrella performance fabrics are created in jacquards, textures and patterns, and new stunning designs. Available in soft chenilles, crisp double-cloths, rich stripes, plush velvets, elegant damasks, Sunbrella fabrics are durable, fade-free and easy-to-clean with soap and water.

Sunbrella guarantees protection from the sun’s harmful ultra-violet rays as its fabrics have been awarded the “seal of recommendation” from the Skin Cancer Foundation of the US. It is also a recipient of the Green Guard Children and Schools certification in the US for its contribution to healthy indoor air quality as a very low emitting interior product.

Its new generation of marine canvas provides 25 percent greater water repellency without the loss of breathability, plus a 10-year, best-in-class warranty, making it a preferred choice of boat owners.

For more information, call 484-8336, e-mail mac@bvz.com or log on to www.bvanzuidenasia.com.