Whether you’re shading a sun-drenched patio, cooling a narrow side return, or softening the light in your conservatory or pergola, Dickson® Orchestra fabrics offer a high-performance solution that blends technical innovation with timeless design.
These fabrics are woven exclusively from Sunacryl solution‑dyed acrylic fibres. Developed by the Dickson® R&D team, the colour pigments are embedded during manufacture and not applied afterwards. This makes them exceptionally resistant to fading from sunlight and unpredictable British weather.
Thanks to a denser weave, Orchestra fabrics reduce glare, block up to 100% of UV rays and provide enhanced protection from the sun. Their durability and solar performance have been refined to meet the evolving expectations of UK homeowners who demand strength, style and year‑round comfort.
From warm neutrals to cool tones and vibrant accents, the Dickson® Orchestra range offers textured solids and contemporary stripes to suit every architectural setting. Explore the full collection and find the fabric that elevates your outdoor space.
Dickson Orchestra Heritage
Dickson has been mastering performance textiles for over 200 years. What began in French weaving mills has grown into a global benchmark for outdoor fabrics. Shading cafés, terraces, and homes across the world.
Orchestra is the peak of that legacy. Engineered to endure, designed to elevate, it delivers crisp shade, lasting colour, and quiet architectural confidence. Two centuries of innovation, woven into the fabric that protects the life you live.
Dickson Orchestra fabrics are engineered using Sunacryl solution‑dyed acrylic fibres, a premium material where colour pigments are added during fibre production. This creates exceptional colourfastness, long‑term durability and superior resistance to fading, even in strong sunlight or harsh weather
Yes. The UK’s mix of sun, rain, wind and seasonal shifts is exactly what these fabrics are designed for. The dense weave reduces glare, blocks up to 100% of UV rays and offers strong resistance to moisture and bad weather, making them ideal for patios, side returns, conservatories and pergolas.
Very slowly, if at all. Because the fibres are solution‑dyed, the colour runs through the entire thread rather than sitting on the surface. This means the fabrics maintain their vibrancy even after years of exposure to sunlight, moonlight and changing weather conditions.
They are highly water‑resistant. While not fully waterproof like PVC, the dense weave and advanced coating help repel rain, allowing water to bead and run off. This makes them perfect for typical UK showers and changeable weather.
Orchestra fabrics block up to 100% of UV rays, depending on the colour and weave. This helps protect skin, reduce heat build‑up and prevent fading of indoor furnishings near windows and doors.
The range includes textured solids and contemporary stripes across warm, cool, grey and natural palettes. Whether you want subtle architectural tones or bold accents, there’s a fabric designed to complement your space.
You can explore the Dickson Orchestra fabric simulator to get a feel for which fabric will work best for your patio, side-return, conservatory or pergola awning.
Dickson Orchestra fabrics are designed to be low‑maintenance thanks to their dense weave, solution‑dyed acrylic fibres and the advanced Cleanguard treatment applied during manufacturing. Cleanguard creates a protective barrier on the fabric surface, helping repel water, dirt and stains, which makes cleaning easier and keeps the fabric looking newer for longer.
No. Pressure washers and heaters should not be used on Dickson Orchestra fabrics. High‑pressure water can damage the fibres, strip away the Cleanguard protective finish and force moisture into the weave. Heaters or artificial heat sources can cause the fabric to shrink, distort or weaken over time.
For best results, clean gently with mild soap and water and allow the fabric to air dry naturally. The Cleanguard treatment helps the fabric dry quickly and resist dirt, so there’s no need for forced drying or aggressive cleaning methods.
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