Fabrics & Technology
The best fabric. The smartest hardware.
We don’t cut corners on what your awning is made of, or what makes it move. Premium solution-dyed fabrics from five of the world’s top mills, driven by Somfy smart motorization.
The fabric
Wrapped in the world’s best awning cloth
Every brand we carry is 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the color is locked into each fiber before it’s ever woven. That’s why these fabrics resist fading, mildew, and years of Connecticut sun instead of washing out like cheaper printed cloth.
The American benchmark. Solution-dyed acrylic that resists fading, mildew, and stains — backed by one of the longest fabric warranties in the industry.
The Orchestra collection — woven in France in deep, saturated colors and classic European stripes.
Austrian-engineered solution-dyed acrylic. Heavy-duty, colorfast, and built to shrug off weather.
“Time- and weather-tested.” Italian 100% solution-dyed acrylic, refined by Parà since 1964.
Spanish solution-dyed acrylic in rich textures and timeless stripe patterns.
Hundreds of colors, stripes, and textures. We bring the sample books to your home so you can see the fabric against your actual siding, trim, and light before you choose.
A taste of the palette — hundreds more in person
Your awning, with a mind of its own
Somfy has engineered motorized shade for over 50 years. We build their motors, sensors, and controls right into your awning — so it moves at a touch, and protects itself when the weather turns.
Somfy Altus® RTS Motor
A quiet, powerful tubular motor hidden inside the roller. Your awning opens and closes in seconds — no cranking, no effort.
Telis® RTS Remote
One-touch handheld control. Extend or retract from your patio chair, or set a favorite position you return to every time.
Eolis® 3D Wind Sensor
The awning protects itself. When wind picks up, the Eolis 3D sensor automatically retracts it — even when you’re not home. 3D detection reads movement in every direction.
Sun Sensor
Optional sun sensing extends your awning automatically when the sun comes out — shade is ready before you are.
TaHoma® App + Voice
Control everything from your phone, or with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Set schedules and scenes so your awning runs on autopilot.
LED-Lit Arms
Optional integrated LED arms turn your awning into ambient evening lighting for the patio.
Somfy backs its RTS motors with a 5-year warranty. Ask us about adding the Eolis wind sensor or TaHoma smart control to any motorized awning.
See the fabrics. Feel the difference.
Book a free in-home estimate and we’ll bring the sample books and walk you through your smart-control options.
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