Stone
Grey tones"A neutral base that doesn't affect light colour. Effortlessly architectural."
Ecru
Pierre
Argile
Taupe
Ardoise
Carbone
Noir
Designer fabrics by
Our fabrics. Technical, designer, sustainable.
Every Aura awning is dressed in 100% solution-dyed acrylic from French textile leader Dickson Constant. Hundreds of plain, stripe and jacquard designs across four signature palettes - engineered for British weather, backed by a 10-year guarantee.
90-100%
UV rays blocked
Up to 5°C
Cooler indoor temperature
10 years
Manufacturer's guarantee
Four palettes
Stone. Natural. Solar. Polar.
The Orchestra range - Dickson's cornerstone collection - is grouped into four colour families, each one tuned to a different mood and quality of light. Colours don't just decorate: as sunlight diffuses through the acrylic fibres, they cool, warm or neutralise the light that falls on your terrace. Below is a curated selection - order free swatches to see them in your own light.
Natural
Warm neutrals"White and beige create a more spacious effect and maximise light."
Naturel
Ivoire
Lin
Beige
Dune
Bruyère
Ebène
Solar
Warm tones"Yellow, orange and red generate a feeling of warmth under your awning."
Pollen
Curry
Terracotta
Halo Bordeaux
Cassis
Orange
Polar
Cool tones"Blues and greens have a cooling and soothing effect on light."
Céladon
Fougère
Forêt
Atoll
Océan
Marine
Bleu Nuit
High performance
Engineered for British weather.
Every thread is put through ultra-high-performance treatments before it reaches the loom. The result is a fabric that shrugs off UV, rain, mould and everyday grime - and holds its colour for a decade or more.
Woven in Northern France since 1836
UV, heat & light
Blocks 90-100% of UV rays depending on colour, plus up to 95% of glare and heat - cutting indoor temperatures by up to 5°C.
Water repellent
The CleanGard finish is baked into the heart of the fibre - sheds light rainfall and night-time atmospheric moisture.
Breathable
Woven from 100% solution-dyed acrylic fibres, air flows freely while the sun stays out.
Stain & mould resistant
Water can't penetrate the fabric, so mould has nothing to feed on. Everyday spills sponge off.
Colourfast
Pigment goes right through the fibre - not just printed on top. Colours stay bold season after season.
10-year guarantee
Backed by Dickson's manufacturing warranty. Made in France, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 and non-PFAS.
Spotlight: MAX
A 4-seasons fabric for a British climate.
Orchestra MAX pairs the same solution-dyed acrylic and designer palette with a technical waterproof coating. It stands up to real weather - not just a bright afternoon - so your terrace works from spring through autumn, whatever the forecast.
- Solution-dyed acrylic fibre for incomparable colour resistance
- Enhanced waterproof coating - shrugs off showers and downpours
- Innovative treatment for easy maintenance and no mould
- Non-PFAS, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, Made in France
- 27 curated MAX2 colours - Stone, Natural and accent tones
Sustainably made
A textile mill with a conscience.
Dickson is the first French textile company to earn quadruple QSEE certification - Quality, Safety, Environment and Energy - and holds the CAP 26000 label for corporate social responsibility. Their circular economy programme touches every stage: design, sourcing, production, transport, use and end-of-life.
ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001ISO 50001CAP 26000OEKO-TEX® 100Non-PFAS
Circular economy · Made in France
Collections
A fabric for every system.
From everyday folding-arm awnings to large pergolas and vertical zip systems, there's a Dickson collection engineered for the job.
Orchestra
The market-leading core range. Textured solids and contemporary stripes across all four palettes - the default choice for folding-arm awnings.
Orchestra Max
The same designer look with a technical waterproof coating - a true 4-seasons fabric that lets you enjoy the terrace year-round.
Opera
Jacquard-woven awning fabric with a decorative textured effect - for a more crafted, tactile finish.
Infinity
Wide-width premium solution for pergolas and larger commercial spans, with no seams down the middle.
SWK Top
Waterproof, translucent technical fabric for pergolas and roof systems - lets soft light through while keeping the rain out.
Micro-perforated screens
SWK6, SWK15 and SWK ZIP screens for thermal, visual and acoustic comfort on windows, verandas and vertical zip systems.
See the colour in your own light.
Download the full fabric range, or start an estimate and we'll send free swatches with your quote.
Already have an awning? Explore our awning recover and replacement fabric service to refresh its canopy without replacing a serviceable frame.
FAQ Centre
Fabric & technical questions, answered
Dickson acrylics, weave grades, water resistance, colourfastness and cleaning — what to know before you choose.