Australia’s remote landscapes demand textiles that hold up under intense UV, sudden downpours, and constant wear. Whether you are fabricating custom annexes, pop-top roofs, heavy-duty awnings, or durable outdoor seating, choosing the right material is essential.
Here is a quick look at seven core performance fabrics in our caravan and camping lineup engineered to handle the Aussie outdoors.
1. Finetex: Heavy-Duty Annexes & Weather Walls
Best For: Caravan annex walls, heavy-duty awnings, and outdoor tarps.
Key Features: Premium woven polyester base with a durable PVC coating. It delivers exceptional tensile strength, tear resistance, and high UV stability to handle prolonged exposure at camp sites.
Fabricator Advantage: Excellent dimensional stability makes cutting, welding, and stitching seamless during fabrication.
2. Tentex: Lightweight Pop-Tops & Camper Covers
Best For: Camper trailer walls, pop-top caravan surrounds, and lightweight shelters.
Key Features: A lighter-weight PVC-coated fabric engineered specifically for applications requiring frequent folding, rolling, and packing away without cracking or creasing.
Fabricator Advantage: Easy to handle on the sewing machine while offering complete waterproofing and high tear resistance.
3. Arcadia: Classic Acrylic Canvas Style
Best For: Caravan awnings, window blinds, and traditional outdoor covers.
Key Features: Solution-dyed acrylic fabric that offers a soft, traditional canvas look with modern performance. Highly breathable to reduce heat buildup underneath while maintaining water repellency and fade resistance.
Fabricator Advantage: Available in timeless stripe patterns and solid contemporary tones that match popular RV exterior trims.
4. RF 500: Versatile Mid-Weight PVC
Best For: Light-to-medium covers, splash guards, gear bags, and equipment protection.
Key Features: A 500gsm PVC membrane providing a balanced mix of flexibility and structural strength. UV-stabilised and treated with anti-fungal agents to resist mould in humid or damp storage environments.
Fabricator Advantage: High-frequency (HF) and hot-air weldable for fast production turnarounds.
5. RF 650: Heavy-Duty Protective Covers & Floors
Best For: Heavy-duty camper covers, ground sheets, trailing tarps, and structural reinforcement zones.
Key Features: A robust 650gsm commercial-grade PVC designed for maximum abrasion resistance, puncture protection, and extreme weather shielding.
Fabricator Advantage: Superior weld strength and exceptional lay-flat properties for heavy workshop processing.
6. C7456: Heavy-Duty Waterproof Tarps & Enclosures
Best For: Heavy industrial-grade camping covers, vehicle tarpaulins, and extreme-duty annex panels.
Key Features: High-tenacity PVC construction engineered specifically for high wind loads, rough transit conditions, and severe weather resilience.
Fabricator Advantage: Delivers long-term mechanical strength, making it ideal for high-stress tension points.
7. Maxiscreen: Solar Shade & Windbreak Mesh
Best For: Caravan privacy screens, awning side walls, sunshades, and outdoor seating.
Key Features: High-density woven mesh that blocks out harsh UV radiation and wind while preserving airflow and natural light. Resists fraying, sagging, and fading.
Fabricator Advantage: Easy to finish with reinforced webbing and eyelets for quick-pitch camping accessories.
