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What else can CoverMetrix make?
The CoverMetrix Process can be used to have custom protective covers made for a wide range of objects for many environments and use-cases.  We don't only make covers for patio furniture and outdoor kitchens and BBQ islands.  We have made tailored covers for personal mobile fire hydrants (Code3). The homeowner requested more "aesthetically appealing" covers for their wildfire defense carts. We made close fitting covers from a breathable marine-grade Sunbrella with an "Immediate Access" design and quick release buckles. The carts remained easily movable while being covered, and could be... Read more...
The CoverMetrix Process - why we're better
Our goal is to make truly custom protective covers as easily and affordable as possible, but this is still a premium service, and only premium materials are used in our products.   We make truly custom, bespoke, tailored covers. We do not make generic cut-to-size "custom" sacks. We don't take measurements to make your covers. We make our covers directly over a 3d model of your object - ensuring a correct fit and proper function every time.  We can do this faster, and more affordably than our competitors because we have... Read more...
Preventing Mold and Mildew Growth on Outdoor Patio Furniture
Mold and Mildew are fungi. Fungi prefer to make their home in organic substrates, but like other living things, will make do with what they've got. Sometimes this is is your patio furniture.  Patio furniture gets wet - it's very difficult to avoid this, unless you live in a desert, so you've got mitigate it's effect where you can.  The easiest is way to do this is to pay attention to the materials used in your furniture. Buy furniture that is made to live its whole life outdoors...especially the cushions. ... Read more...
Ways to keep your cover in place
At CoverMetrix, every project is unique. And so, we have giant toolbox of solutions to meet the challenges we encounter.  Maybe you have a built-in outdoor kitchen with BBQ, 2-burner stove, a sink, and maybe even a pizza-oven (why can't we be you). You're smart, so you've asked us to make a cover to make sure your outdoor paradise is ready to use at a moments notice, but your thinking, "how is it going to stay in place...its backed up to a wall in a corner?" For this situation, we... Read more...
Do You Need Waterproof Covers?
Do you need waterproof covers?  Maybe. Our Waterproof covers are made in the USA by Sunbrella. it is an acrylic textile with a vinyl coating on its back side. This makes it extremely durable and 100% waterproof. This also makes it not very breathable.  the problem with waterproof covers is that they can trap moisture. Some cover manufacturers will include a vent or some way to let air in...but they don't work. There is no airflow beneath the cover, and the vent will not affect this. That being said, waterproof... Read more...
Acrylic vs. Polyester
Most will think "cheap wool substitute" when thinking of Acrylic fabric. They're not wrong.  But it is outside and off the body where acrylic textiles really shine.  Unlike nylon or polyester, acrylic fabrics are highly resistant to UV degradation - acrylic doesn’t yellow or become brittle in the sun as quickly.  Structurally, it is very stable even in the harshest of environments. Acrylic keeps it's shape in extreme heat, cold, and moisture...making it perfect for outdoor covers.  Polyester is strong, durable, and more affordably produced when compared to Acrylic. With... Read more...
What is Denier?
When shopping for furniture covers or bedsheets, or even clothing and luggage, you might find qualifiers like "thread count" or something like "300 Denier." A higher number is generally associated with better performance in one aspect or another...but what does it actually mean and why do higher numbers mean better quality, if they do at all? Lets start with the definition: Denier:  “Denier” is a unit of measurement used in the textile industry to describe the thickness (or linear mass density) of fibers and filaments, such as those in nylon,... Read more...