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Solarweave

Review rated Very Helpful by 4 people

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PhyllisC


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Posted on:

6/12/09 8:34 AM

Last Updated:

6/12/09 8:34 AM

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Type:

Woven

Suitable for:

Tops

Coats & Jackets

Bottoms

Outerwear

Description:

Solareweave is a brand name for a supplex nylon sun protective fabric. Solarweave fabric is lightweight, washable and breathable. It rates excellent for UV protection. All colors are tested and meet or exceed AATCC 183 and ASTM D6544 & ASTM D6603 Standards; are certified by the International UV Testing Laboratories; and are rated UPF 50+ (Ultraviolet Protection Factor 50+) Ideal for pants, shorts, shirts, skirts, lightweight jackets and hats. 58-60" wide. Wash in warm water and air dry no need for the dryer because. being nylon, it air dries very quickly.

Tips:

Most stores that sell outerwear and performance fabrics will swatch, and swatching is recommended for Solarweave to make sure you like the way it feels. As for care; it doesn't shrink so no need to prewash unless you want to remove the sizing. It can be pressed but doesn't need it, it comes out of the wash looking rumpled but not actually wrinkled.

Techniques:

Use a 9/14 or 8/12 Universal or Microtex needle. Solarweave ravels and all seams need to be finished. A higher stitch count works best in the 10-14 stitches per inch range.

Recommended Sources:

www.rockywoods.com

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