Architects, interior designers and owners of resorts, hotels and restaurants have a new and wealthy source of world-class outdoor fabrics with the recent opening of B. van Zuiden (BVZ) Philippines, which holds the biggest distribution network of Sunbrella fabrics in Asia.

Predominantly used for the outdoors, Sunbrella is established as the industry standard fabric used in the hospitality, yachting, and leisure industries. “The Philippines is a very potent market for outdoor fabrics because of its sunny weather all-year long and its growing tourism industry,” says Derek Robinson, international sales director of the US-based Glen Raven Inc. , which manufactures the fabrics.

He said that the boom in the construction of new condominiums, hotels, and leisure establishments will require large volumes of outdoor fabrics to supply the growing demand.

Robinson, along with Glen Raven international marketing and sales manager Simon Gatliff, visited the country for the formal launch of the brand in the Philippine market held in Makati City.

“You can now extend your interior living style and elegance onto the patio, deck, or garden with Sunbrella fabrics which are created for the outdoors,” he enthused.

Sunbrella performance fabrics are created in jacquards, textures and patterns, and new stunning designs. Available in soft chenilles, crisp double-cloths, rich stripes, plush velvets, elegant damasks, Sunbrella fabrics are durable, fade-free and easy-to-clean with soap and water. Its new generation of marine canvas provides 25 percent greater water repellency.

For more information, log on to www.bvanzuidenasia.com.