Fabrics for Our Retractable & Cable-Suspended Awnings

Add protection and beauty to your outdoor living spaces with fabric covers from CableShade Nationwide. Our retractable and cable-suspended awning covers are made from the world’s best solution-dyed acrylic marina fabrics made by Sunbrella® and RECacril®, known for their durability and longevity.

With dozens of color choices and patterns available, you can easily customize your outdoor living space. You’re free to mix and match with your existing décor or find inspiration to develop an entirely new exterior design. Talk to our team to get recommendations for color schemes, fabrics types, and sizes.

Your cable-suspended or retractable awning isn’t just a design element; it also protects you from rain and, more importantly, sun exposure. We sell high-quality and long-lasting fabrics that make excellent sunblocks to protect you from harmful UV rays as well as the heat of the day. Give us a call to discuss your ideas and browse our inventory.

Explore Our Colors, Patterns, & Sizes

Our fabrics are waterproof, mildew-resistant, and available in more than 200 stripe, tweed, and solid colors. Standard widths are 50”, 64”, and 84”. You can also order custom smaller sizes for a 10% upcharge. See below for fabric size information and available colors and patterns. Contact us with you need any additional help choosing fabric for your retractable or cable-suspended awning.

Ideas to Mix and Match Fabric Colors

Choose from our hundreds of fabric options to customize a unique look for your patio, pergola, or deck! Click here to explore some mix and match ideas for CableShade fabrics.

Textilene Mesh
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Awntex Mesh
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Free Fabric Samples

Want to see our cable-suspended and retractable awning fabrics before committing to a purchase? We will send you up to 10 fabric samples you select. Simply email us your mailing address and desired fabrics and allow 5-7 days for delivery.

For those who can’t wait, you can also see close-ups of the Sunbrella® brand fabrics via Sailrite’s videos on YouTube. Simple Google the fabric type you’re considering while using words like “YouTube,” “Sailrite,” or “Sunbrella Burgundy.” An example of these videos is below.

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Widths of Available CableShade Canopies

Our standard sizes for retractable and cable-suspended awning covers are 50” (using 46” fabric), 64” (using 60” fabric), and 84” (using 80” fabric). You may also order custom-made smaller sizes for a 10% upcharge. Please note that standard CableShade finished sizes are 4” wider than fabric widths to accomodate the eyelet and cable placements necessary for mounting.  

Recacril® and Sunbrella shade or marina fabrics come with a ten-year warranty. The Sunbrella Clarity, Sunbrella Ahoy, Sunbrella Unity, Sunbrella Plus, and Sunbrella Supreme lines come with a five-year warranty.

• 46” Fabrics (50” CableShades): This size is available in stripe, solid, tweed (from Recacril, Tempotest®, and Sunbrella fabrics) with 200+ color and pattern choices. Textilene and Awntex mesh fabrics are also available for 46” cable-suspended and retractable awning covers.

• 60” Fabrics (64” CableShades): We offer this width in select solids and tweed patterns with 100 color choices. There are 6 basic stripe patterns available through Outdura (Big Sur) in the wider 60” size. (A 10% upcharge may apply to these premium prints). Textilene and Awntex mesh are also available.

• 80” Fabrics (84” CableShades): Shop this size in the following Sunbrella marina fabric colors: Captain Navy, Heather Beige, Linen, Pacific Blue, Cadet Grey, and Black.

• Customized CableShades: Place a custom order for a “less than size” of the above options. A 10% upcharge will be applied.