Fabric for summer hiking, travel wear, and sun protection

Sun Pro is our lightest  stretch woven fabric and features a DWR finish and a UPF 50+ sun protection rating. It is well suited to lightweight hiking pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, dresses and sun-protective long-sleeve travel shirts. Available in light and dark colourways as well as our custom prints  — darker shades work well for bottoms.

What is DWR finish?

DWR stands for Durable Water Repellent. It is a finish applied to the fabric surface that causes water to bead up and roll off rather than soaking in. DWR-finished fabric works well for hiking pants, outdoor shorts, and travel clothing, and it also resists stains, so garments stay cleaner longer and need less frequent washing. DWR is water-repellent, not waterproof, and performs best in light-to-moderate moisture conditions.

Can I use a stretch woven when my pattern calls for regular woven fabric?

It depends on the stretch percentage. Styles with minimal stretch can usually be substituted with no pattern adjustment, they add comfort without affecting fit. Styles with more stretch may cause the finished garment to run larger than the pattern intends, in which case you may need to cut a size smaller. Always check the stretch percentage in the Specs and Features tab before substituting.