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COVER FABRICS - Which One is Right for You?
We offer a wide selection of fabrics, to allow you
to select the one that will meet your vehicle's protection needs and
budget. Different fabrics offer different levels of protection performance,
and some focus on protecting from a specific element, like intense sun exposure
or dust. Our range of fabrics is based on experience in
manufacturing covers since 1965. Use the chart below to help identify which fabric is
best suited for the protection needs you require. We've tried to be as
realistic as possible in showing how the fabrics perform in certain conditions, but keep in mind that our opinion is based on performance comparisons with other
fabrics currently used for vehicle covers.
This
is a prime example of what NOT to do to your vehicle!
All Covercraft fabrics are "breathable" to allow good air circulation
under the cover. That's important because it assures that any moisture or
condensation under the cover can easily evaporate, and it also reduces heat
build-up on hot days. Remember, rain water (not acid rain) won't hurt a
vehicle's finish; it's UV rays and pollutants in the air that cause the most
damage to the exterior and interior finish.
Using the chart, you'll find good, basic protection is provided
by the Multibond® / Block-it® 200 Series fabric, while NOAH® and WeatherShield® are more expensive and provide excellent all-weather protection. For paint protection from dust and dirt during indoor storage, consider tan flannel or Dustop®. If a cover is being used in an extreme sun environment, Sunbrella® or our new WeatherShield® HD may be the best cover to use. It all depends on
the protection level you want to achieve, and the amount of money you want to
budget, to protect your investment. In the long run, the cost of the cover
is minimal compared to the replacement cost of what you are protecting.
Remember, a cover not only protects BOTH the inside and outside of a
vehicle, it also acts as a theft-deterrent by keeping the vehicle out of view to
potential thieves.
Double click here to view our updated Fabric Guide charts. Print them for easy reference...
If you have questions
regarding car cover fabric after reviewing
the chart, please send us an email and we'll get back to you as quickly as
possible. Email to sales@waxdepot.com
For any other questions, please use the "Feedback" form button on the
home page.
Regardless of the fabric you select, it will
be constructed with features found in all Covercraft covers.....
- Double stitched overlapped seams are strong
and durable.
- Neoprene elastic is sewn into the front and
rear hems to help hold the cover in place.
- Reinforced, non-scratch grommets include a
protective flap on the backside and can be used with a tie-down rope
(supplied) or vinyl coated cable and lock (optional).
Custom Car & Truck Covers
Outdoor Covers Fabric Guide
| FABRIC |
Multibond® / BLOCK-IT™ 200 Series |
Deluxe / BLOCK-IT™ 380 Series |
Technalon® / BLOCK-IT™ Evolution® |
NOAH® |
WeatherShield™ |
WeatherShield® HD |
Sunbrella® |
| Custom cover fabric code - |
SG |
TT |
TK, BK, GK |
NH |
WG, WT, WB, WR, WY, WD, WN, WL |
HG |
D1 thru D8 |
| Fabric Color |
gray |
taupe |
tan
blue
gray |
gray |
gray,
taupe,
black,
red,
yellow,
blue,
green,
light blue |
gray |
pacific blue
sky blue
cadet gray
jet black
toast (tan)
burgundy |
Use...
OUTDOORS
INDOORS |
Good
Better |
Good
Better |
Better
Better |
Best
Best |
Best
Best |
INTENSE SUN |
INTENSE
SUN |
| PROTECTION: |
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All-weather |
Fair |
Good |
Better |
Best |
Best |
Best |
Better |
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Resists: Rain |
Fair |
Good |
Better |
Best |
Best |
Best |
Good |
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Snow |
Fair |
Good |
Better |
Best |
Best |
Best |
Poor |
|
Acid Rain |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Dirt / Dust |
Fair |
Good |
Better |
Best |
Best |
Best |
Fair |
| UV Damage (sun) |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Better |
Better |
Best |
Best |
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Breathability |
Best |
Best |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Best |
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Heat Insulation |
Good |
Better |
Best |
Best |
Good |
Good |
Good |
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"Soft" Touch |
Good |
Better |
Better |
Better |
Best |
Better |
Good |
|
Ding / Scrapes |
Minimal |
Better |
Best |
Better |
Minimal |
Good |
Better |
Ease of Handling
in Wind |
Fair |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Fair |
Fair |
Good |
Storage Space
Required |
Medium |
Large |
Large |
Medium |
Smallest |
Medium |
Medium |
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Mildew / Rot Resistant |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Limited Warranty |
2 years |
3 years |
4 years |
4 years |
4 years |
5 years |
5 years |
Cleaning / Care
Wash -
Dry - |
Commercial
Air |
Commercial
Air |
Commercial
Air |
Commercial
Air |
(most car sizes)
Home
Home |
Commercial
Commercial |
Commercial
Air |
*Warranty is for defects in material and workmanship and
against the fabric becoming unserviceable. We will repair or replace after
factory inspection.
Indoor Covers Fabric Guide
For Custom Fit Patterns
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FABRIC |
Polycotton |
Tan Flannel |
Dustop® |
Form-Fit |
| Custom cover fabric code - |
PD |
TF |
TS |
FR, FN, FB,
FD, FG, FC |
| Fabric Color |
gray |
tan |
taupe |
red, green, black, blue, silver, charcoal |
Use...
OUTDOORS
INDOORS |
Fair
Good |
Fair
Better |
Poor
Best |
Best |
| PROTECTION: |
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All-weather |
Poor |
Poor |
Poor |
Poor |
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Resists: Rain |
Poor |
Poor |
Fair |
Poor |
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Snow |
Poor |
Poor |
Poor |
Poor |
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Acid Rain |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Dirt / Dust |
Fair |
Fair |
Best |
Best |
| UV Damage (sun) |
Fair |
Good |
Good |
Fair |
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Breathability |
Best |
Best |
Best |
Best |
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Heat Insulation |
Fair |
Good |
Good |
Good |
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"Soft" Touch |
Good |
Best |
Best |
Best |
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Ding / Scrapes |
Minimal |
Better |
Best |
Good |
Ease of Handling
in Wind |
Fair |
Good |
Good |
Fair |
Storage Space
Required |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
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Mildew / Rot Resistant |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Limited Warranty |
90 days |
90 days |
4 years |
4 years |
Cleaning / Care
Wash -
Dry - |
Commercial
Air |
Commercial
Air |
Commercial
Air |
Commercial
Air |
*Warranty is for defects in material and workmanship and
against the fabric becoming unserviceable. We will repair or replace after
factory inspection.
Have questions or to place an order by phone. Call Customer Service toll free 1-800-336-4379 (U.S.A. Only) or 1-626-338-2339
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Pacific Time
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