Welcome to the world of awning fabrics from MOBAU Awnings

The features of MOBAU awnings depend on the type of awning, whether it's a folding arm awning , cassette awning , conservatory awning , etc.

• Main material (acrylic): The fabrics in the MOBAU "World of Fabrics" collection are made of 100% solution-dyed branded acrylic (from the manufacturer Sattler).

• Advantage of solution dyeing: In this process, the color pigments are embedded directly into the fiber (not just applied to the surface). This ensures extremely high UV resistance and color brilliance that lasts for many years.

• Special fabric collections: MOBAU offers various fabric qualities to meet different aesthetic and technical requirements:

• ELEMENTS: These fabrics are characterized by a particularly fine, textile character and a special feel.

• LUMERA: These are premium acrylic fabrics (also from Sattler) with a particularly smooth and dense surface (CBA fiber). This structure ensures more brilliant colors and an improved self-cleaning effect.

• LUMERA ALL WEATHER: A special fabric quality for demanding weather conditions.

• Technical fabrics: In addition to classic acrylic fabrics, technical fabrics such as Soltis or Twilight fabrics are also offered, which are often used for vertical awnings or for special architectural requirements.

• Sustainable options: With ELEMENTS CROSS FIBER, MOBAU also offers a resource-saving fabric quality that is woven from 30% recycled material .

• Finish: All fabrics are treated with a special TEXgard Easy Clean finish . This impregnation makes the cloths weather-resistant, dirt-repellent, and robust for outdoor use.

Yes, our awning fabrics are characterized by high weather resistance and water repellency. Thanks to the high-quality TEXgard impregnation, rain simply beads off the surface, providing reliable protection for the awning fabric even in changeable weather. Sattler's premium acrylic fabric is UV-resistant, colorfast, and dirt-repellent, ensuring it retains its quality and color intensity for many years. The combination of weather resistance, easy care, and durability makes our fabrics ideal for awnings in any outdoor area.

Our awning fabrics are colorfast, and their intense color brilliance is retained for many years. This is due to the use of solution-dyed premium acrylic: the color is incorporated directly into the fiber, rather than simply applied to the surface, as is the case with polyester fabrics. This makes our awning fabrics particularly resistant to UV radiation and light, virtually eliminating fading from sunlight or weathering. The colors remain vibrant, vivid, and weatherproof even after years of outdoor use – a significant advantage compared to conventionally dyed materials.

MOBAU awnings offer a diverse selection of over 300 fabric designs. This allows for limitless creativity in terms of design and personal taste. The ELEMENTS quality stands out with its fine, textile character. Textured staple fiber acrylic yarns are woven together, creating a surface with a unique tactile effect. The LUMERA quality impresses with its smooth surface. Its weave is exceptionally even and dense. Colors retain their vibrant luminosity, and a self-cleaning effect ensures the fabric's longevity.

The reinforced edges of an awning fabric, which ensure stability, shape retention, and a clean appearance, are called side hems. They prevent the fabric from fraying or warping at the edges – which is especially important in windy conditions or when the awning is fully extended. MOBAU awning fabrics are distinguished by meticulously crafted side hems, sealed with high-quality seams or welding techniques. This ensures the awning fabric remains durable and weather-resistant for a long time, retaining its ideal shape even after years of use. To effectively prevent overstretching of the side hems on cassette awnings , we use state-of-the-art SOMFY motors. The integrated soft-stop function and automatic fabric length compensation ensure optimal fabric tension at all times, reliably preventing material overload when closing the cassette.

Creases in awning fabric can occur in various ways and are perfectly normal to a certain extent.

Slight handling creases occur during the manufacturing, sewing, packaging, or rolling of the awning fabric. These fine creases are due to technical reasons, do not affect the function or durability of the fabric, and often smooth out again through warmth and sunlight.

Creases caused by improper use or strong winds are a different matter. For example, if awnings are retracted in wind or rain, the fabric can roll up unevenly or become compressed. This creates deeper creases that may leave visible pressure marks or shiny streaks. To avoid such damage, the awning fabric should always be dry and retracted when the wind picks up.

Although MOBAU awning fabrics are extremely dimensionally stable and robust, the formation of slight creases in daily use cannot be completely prevented; they are a natural characteristic of textile materials and not a quality defect.

Depending on use, location, and care, a high-quality awning fabric lasts approximately 10 to 15 years. The fabrics retain their color brilliance, UV resistance, and tear strength for many years thanks to the use of solution-dyed premium acrylic. Regular cleaning, retracting the awning in wind and rain, and winter protection further extend its lifespan. With proper care, an awning fabric remains visually appealing, weatherproof, and functional for more than ten years.

To maintain the color brilliance, weather resistance, and longevity of your awning fabric, it should be cared for regularly. Light soiling can be most effectively removed with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment. Stains can be treated with a mild soap solution in lukewarm water. Use a soft cloth or sponge for this and then rinse thoroughly with clean water. Important: The awning fabric must dry completely before being retracted.

High-pressure cleaners, aggressive cleaning agents, or solvents should not be used, as they can damage the fibers and the water-repellent finish. With proper care, your awning fabric will remain clean, colorfast, and weatherproof for a long time.

In most cases, an awning fabric can be replaced without having to replace the entire awning . The old fabric is removed from the awning roller tube, allowing a new, perfectly fitting fabric to be installed. Not only is this more cost-effective than replacing the entire awning, but it also allows for matching new colors or designs. For easy installation and optimal awning performance, it's crucial that the replacement fabric matches the dimensions and specifications of the existing awning. With cassette awnings, however , replacing the fabric often presents a costly challenge. To access the roller tube and motor, the awning usually has to be completely removed from the wall and disassembled, as the mechanism can only be accessed from the side. This extensive labor often drives the cost up to a level comparable to buying a new awning.

MOBAU's ingenious solution:

Our cassette awnings have a crucial design advantage: the inspection cover located on top .

• No disassembly required: The cassette can be conveniently opened from the top – the awning remains firmly attached to the wall.

• Revolutionary fabric replacement: In combination with our quick-mounting keder, changing the fabric becomes child's play. The old fabric is cut off at the roller tube, and the new fabric is simply pressed into the existing groove thanks to the special keder.

The result: A fast, safe and extremely cost-effective service that will make your awning shine like new.

To ensure that an awning fabric remains beautiful and functional for a long time, it is worth paying attention to a few simple things, especially in winter or during extended periods of non-use:

• Retracting the awning in bad weather: Wind, rain, snow, or frost can put stress on the fabric. Therefore, the awning should always be retracted in such conditions.

• Store clean and dry: Before retracting the cloth, it should be clean and completely dry. This prevents mold or mildew.

• Protection through a cover or cassette: Many awnings have a protective cover or cassette that protects the fabric from moisture and dirt. If not, a suitable protective cover will also help.

• Regular checks: It's worth taking a quick look at the cloth every now and then to make sure it stays dry and hasn't become dirty.

These simple steps will ensure that the awning fabric remains durable, colorfast and weatherproof, so that the awning is ready for use again in the spring without any problems.