January Musings Mixed in with a Case Study

6th January 2020 Katy Ladyman Case Study

Happy New Year to you all! Here’s to a prosperous 2020 filled with innovation and creativity!

 

To start 2020, we will be featuring a case study from last year, along with a few of our musings.

Back in October, we carried out some garden canvas work for a client with slightly alternative requirements to what we normally specialise in.

A highly versatile and sturdy outdoor rabbit hutch cover was made in Sunbrella Plus Forest Green, complete with windows and straps with buckles to allow the front section to be retracted for warmer weather. It was not only to provide shelter for the animals but also protect the treated woodwork and hutch fastenings from the elements.

HGC Rabbit hutch cover canvas work

How we did it…

The cover was supplied on a self-fit basis with the measurements of the hutch supplied by the client. Designed and manufactured in house, the plans included a focus on a secure, smart fit, as well as a model that permits roof runoff, rather than allowing rainwater to puddle in areas.

 

Three months later…

The robust canvas has withstood rain, hard frost and Storm Brendan as well as blocking out noise pollution to a certain extent (fireworks), whilst retaining its original shape with no bagginess or shrinkage, as well as its vivid colour.

Forest Green Sunbrella

By opting for Sunbrella Plus, our client has also avoided mould spores and the dreaded overall damp smell, thanks to the breathability of the fabric, as it allows air to circulate thus preventing mould from forming and from heat-accumulating.

 

Why are we talking about this?

We cannot emphasise enough about the importance of using the Sunbrella Plus Collection for our bespoke products. We believe that style and comfort should be at the heart of every design, Sunbrella, the leading and number one global outdoor fabric, allows us to do just that. Their innovation and passion in providing superior performance fabrics enable our team to enhance our customers’ vision, when it comes to the all-important design, along with brilliant UV protection and exceptional colour fastness. With 32 rich colours to choose from, Sunbrella Plus is a high-performance fabric which combines functionality, quality and style.

 

Why now?

Like many others, we are suffering the Christmas comedown and fed up of gloomy grey skies. We are dreaming of Spring when everything seems much lighter, enjoyable and more colourful with an overall sense of well being. Green fingers itch for the fork and trowel in the shed, and DIY lovers start planning their upcoming projects.

This vibrant cover we have featured has supported the garden through its winter blues, and will be there to greet Spring with a warm welcome! We want to be there in spirit to celebrate and enjoy the arrival of Spring with you, especially with our canvas work!