Our Edit: Six of the Best Outdoor Fabrics

Much interior design is about bringing the outside in, but summer is all about taking the indoors out. Outdoor fabrics are pivotal to transform outdoor dining and living spaces into stylish, comfortable and restorative retreats. With advancements in textile technology, today's outdoor fabrics are not only durable, weather- and mould-resistant, but also available in a wide range of colours, textures and patterns that rival their indoor counterparts, allowing you to showcase your style and personality.

Whether you use outdoor fabric for cushions, upholstery or tablecloths, these fabrics help define the aesthetic of a patio, deck or garden setting while standing up to the elements. From cosy seating areas to elegant dining setups, the right fabric choices can elevate your outdoor space into a stunning extension of your home. Here we have chosen our favourites to inspire your next outdoor design project...

Piazza Outdoor Fabric on sun lounger cushions — Outdoor Fabrics on Sun Lounger Cushions

1. Piazza Outdoor Fabric

This outdoor weave fabric depicts a square geometric design in orange and pink on a light taupe ground. It lends itself perfectly to the outdoors, adding bold pattern and colour to a seating area or sunbed.

" I love this colour combination; it has a real warmth of summer. I would use it for lovely big upholstered chairs on the terrace, relaxing in the late sun, a glass of rosé in hand, terracotta pots cascading with pink bougainvillaea, the gentle sound of a fountain nearby"
Emma, Design Director

2. Shell Grotto Outdoor Fabric

The intricate design features a variety of blue shells in all shapes and sizes, creating a beautiful mosaic pattern. It is suitable for outdoor and indoor use, including for curtains, soft furnishings and upholstery.

"The pattern brings instant coastal charm to any space. It is calming, a little whimsical, and pairs beautifully with sandy tones, ocean greens and crisp whites. It’s not just pretty – it feels tough enough for sun, splashes and everyday outdoor use. Whether used on a patio chair or garden bench, this fabric has style. More than anything, it creates a mood. For me, it brings a slice of the ocean right into my garden space"
Katie, Interior Design Team

Abr Outdoor Fabric in Green — Outdoor Fabric

3. Abr Outdoor Fabric

This painterly ikat in beautiful washes of duck-egg blue, sand brown, teal and grey is a striking outdoor fabric. It would sit perfectly in a garden or terrace space, complementing the surrounding natural forms.

"I've coveted this design since working here and seeing ikat used to the greatest effect in many interior schemes. This one features my favourite colours and would complement all garden styles from cottage to modern. Some made-to-measure scatter cushions would elevate and transform a garden corner sofa, which often comes with seating pads upholstered in grey, sand or green. It would also look gorgeous as a tablecloth"
Leslie, Marketing

4. Rodeo Outdoor Fabric

Made from high-performance solution-dyed yarns, this woven horizontal stripe in robust, bouclé and slub yarns (a type of yarn thickened in random areas) features green, blue and white. It is great for creating a cosy outdoor space.

"I like the colours and texture as they reflect nature, the blue of the sky and water as well as the green of leaves. The pattern is not only a subtle nod to its surroundings, with it being used outside, but also creates a welcoming feel. I would use them for chairs and pillows in the garden"
Lauren, Made-to-Measure

5. Courtyard Outdoor Fabric

Inspired by Middle-Eastern mosaics, this is a bold, large-scale, printed outdoor fabric in beautiful earthy shades of red, orange and black with floral and diamond accents.

"I love the Courtyard Outdoor Fabric from the newly released Secret Garden collection by Andrew Martin. This design is a great way to bring a touch of Marrakesh to outside spaces. As this is a large-scale design, it would be well-suited to seating pads for outdoor sofas or day beds"
Holly, E-commerce & Digital Assistant

6. Calvari Outdoor Fabric

This stylish, woven indoor-outdoor fabric features red and neutral solid stripes. The tactile weave is perfect for contemporary outdoor spaces.

"I adore this tactile stripe fabric by Christopher Farr in the Rosso colourway. Its woolly weave is ultra soft, so it's great for making your outside spaces inviting and cosy. It comes in seven versatile colours that can be used stand-alone or contrasted with one another for a modern, fun look"
Jasmine, Bespoke Manager

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