electric or gas dryer! Excessive heat can damage and shrink the fabric
since it is heat sensitive.
This method of cleaning may remove part of the water and stain
repellent that was applied to the fabric during its manufacture. It is
recommended to retreat with such water repellency products as Apseal
and Uniseal. We do not recommend any wax based treatments such as
Thompson’s Water Seal or any of the silicone products such as SC-15
or Aqua-Tite. Wax based products prevent the fabric from breathing,
and encourage mildew growth while silicone products interact with
the original fl uorocarbon fi nish and seem to cause a rapid loss of
water repellency. In addition, water repellent additives have not been
found to be very effective long term for Sunbrella canvas.
Zipper & Snap Care____________________________
Canvas parts may be designed with zippers. When zippers are new
they can be somewhat diffi cult to sue. Zip carefully without forcing
the zipper or the material. They will loosen with use. A zipper
lubricant may be used to help new zippers as well as maintaining used
ones. The most vulnerable part of the zipper is the start. Use care
when starting the zipper.
Canvas fasteners should be unsnapped as close to the button as
possible. NEVER remove canvas by pulling roughly on the edge of
the material. This can damage the canvas as well as the fasteners. use
petroleum jelly on snaps to keep them from developing corrosion,
especially in salty environments.
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