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SaturaMax is Unifi's family of 100% solution dyed yarns, produced in a wide array of saturated colors. Perfect for a variety of end-uses, SaturaMax has superior color consistency, light fastness characteristics and is bleach cleanable. The color process used to create SaturaMax saves several gallons of water per pound of yarn produced, making it environmentally friendly.

An Ottoman weave is a combination of Plain weave and Basket weave, allowing WeatherMAX to offer the best combination of strength, durability, and stability. It gives WeatherMAX its firm feel and a very subtle ribbed texture, refined to the eye and luxurious to the hand.

The 80 or LT following WeatherMAX are indications of its weight. For example 80 is 8.0 oz/yd2 and LT is 6.5 oz/yd2. The reason for both weights is to provide our customers with the best product for their application. Typically, WeatherMAX 80 is recommended for applications where strength and durability are the main concern as well as higher levels of water resistance (Marine, Awning), while WeatherMAX LT is used where protection from the environment is the main concern but also packability and lightweightness (Covers, Umbrellas). We also now offer WeatherMAX FR, 9.75 oz/yd2, for applications (Commercial Awnings, Tents) where resistance to fire is a concern.

WeatherMAX LT has a different weave for applications where strength and durability are not the primary concern, with more emphasis being placed on a lightweight product that offers protection from the environment, this being of utmost importance.

A solution dyed yarn is a yarn where the color has been added into the polymer before it is extruded into a yarn form. Since the color is part of the polymer, the fade resistance of a solution dyed yarn is far superior to the fade resistance of package dyed yarn and piece-dyed fabric. The solution dyed polymers in WeatherMAX have been specially chosen for their unique ability to resist fading and retain fabric strength.

The HydroMax finish is a highly water repellent finish that gives WeatherMAX the ability to protect against heavy rain while keeping its breathability and dimensional stability. The HydroMax finish is extremely durable, providing many positive benefits, such as breathability, resistance to mildew and dirt, and its ability to maintain a cooler temperature.

WeatherMAX does not have a coating to allow the fabric to breathe, so heat and water vapor can evacuate, which is essential in preventing mildew growth. We believe WeatherMAX to be the most well balanced fabric available providing a high water resistance while not sacrificing breathability.

DWR stands for Durable Water Repellent. The exclusive HydroMax finish applied to the fabric is very durable, even after 5 laundry cycles and sun exposure, it still repels water quite effectively. The duration of the DWR's life depends on many factors, but it can be expected to last anywhere between 3.5 to 5 years before it begins to lose its potency at which point it may be required that one spot treat WeatherMAX with a product like 303

The Hydrostat test measures the maximum water pressure a fabric can hold before it starts to leak. For example, a fabric with a 39 Hydrostat, like most acrylics, will hold 39 cm (15 inches) of water before leaking, where WeatherMAX, with a Hydrostat of 65 cm (25 inches) of water.

1500 hours of UV refers to the number of hours WeatherMAX is tested in an accelerated Weathering System exposed to all spectrum UV, in addition to water, and changes in temperature and humidity. 300 hours of exposure in one of these machines is the industry standard or equivalent of one year outdoors.
WeatherMAX 80 comes with a limited warranty of 10 years.
WeatherMAX LT comes with a limited warranty of 3 years.

The fabric is tested to AATCC Test Method 169. It is exposed to all spectrums of UV rays and moisture for 1500 hours WITH NO FILTERS and the resulting color is compared to the initial color and rated.

What Is the Color Rating After 1500 Hours and How Does This Compare To Acrylic Fabrics?
After 1500 hours, on a scale from 1 to 5, the color rating is 4.5, the same as Acrylic fabrics.

Most WeatherMAX styles comes with a fused edge, allowing fabricators to use it right off the roll. Some styles (SG and 3D) are not trimmed but have a 60" usable width

In our WeatherMAX 80 product line, we currently offer 20 solid colors and 1 tweed. Most recently, we have added the Heather line which includes Sandstone and Slate. We are continuing to develop new colors as we expand the WeatherMAX product line.

WeatherMAX 80 is available in 75-yard rolls with a 60-inch usable width with fused edges. Some colors are available in 80-inch width with fused edges.

WeatherMAX LT is available in 100-yard rolls with a 60-inch usable width with fused edges. WeatherMAX FR is available in 65-yard rolls with a 60-inch usable width with fused edges.

WeatherMAX SG is available in 50-yard rolls with a 60-inch usable width with untrimmed selvedge.

WeatherMAX 3D is available in 75-yard rolls with a 60-inch usable width with untrimmed selvedge.