Vehicle awnings provide essential shelter and comfort for businesses and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Whether you're a mobile tradesperson, sporting enthusiast, emergency services responder, outdoor caterer or event organiser, selecting the right awning materials and customisation features can greatly enhance usability, durability, and functionality. In this guide, we'll explore the different material options available and how you can tailor your awning to meet your specific needs.
Types of Awning Materials
The quality and durability of a vehicle awning largely depend on the materials used. The two primary components to consider are the fabric and the awning cassette.
Fabric Options
Awnings are exposed to various weather conditions, making fabric selection crucial for longevity and performance. The material we use for our awnings is fire retardant PVC coated polyester. It has various benefits including being lightweight, very strong and has a dirt resistant smooth finish.
Cassette Materials
The cassette is the backbone of an awning, determining its stability and ease of use. The main cassette material is aluminium due to it being lightweight, rust-resistant, and easy to install, making it a popular choice for most vehicle awnings.
Customisation Features
To get the most out of your vehicle awning, the following customisation options allow you to tailor it to your exact requirements.
Size and Dimensions
Our vehicle awnings are made-to-measure and we can design them down to millimetres. Selecting the right dimensions depends on your intended use. Whether you need a compact awning for a small van or a large, extendable solution for a commercial vehicle, ensuring the right fit will optimise functionality and space coverage. The minimum width of an awning is 1.4 metres and the largest is 7 metres as one unit but we are also able to couple awnings bringing the width up to 14m wide to cover larger spaces.
Colour and Branding Options
For businesses, branding is key. Many vehicle awnings can be customised with specific colours, logos, and graphics to enhance brand visibility and create a professional look when parked at job sites, events, or trade shows. We have a choice of 30 colours for the fabric. The main awning hardware comes in powder coated aluminium and is available as standard in white, anthracite grey and black. We are also able to RAL match any colour you may require.
Additional Accessories
Modern awnings come with several accessory options to improve their usability:
- Remote Control and Motorised Operation – Make setup quick and effortless with electric or remote-controlled awnings.
- Integrated LED Lighting – Extend working hours by adding built-in lighting for better visibility at night.
- Side Panels and Enclosures – Increase protection from wind, rain, and privacy concerns by adding optional quick-fit side panels.
- Heating Solutions – Perfect for tradespeople working in colder conditions, ensuring comfort while on the job.
- Detachable Legs – For stability, awnings come with standard or 15kg heavy feet and hard standing poles.
Why customise your vehicle awning?
Enhanced Functionality
By selecting the right materials and accessories, your awning will provide optimal protection and convenience for your specific use case, whether for work or sporting pursuits.
Improved Brand Visibility
For businesses, a branded vehicle awning acts as mobile advertising, enhancing professionalism and brand recognition while on the road or at job sites.
Increased Comfort and Usability
Adding side panels, heating, and lighting can create a more comfortable and practical workspace, making it possible to work in various weather conditions without disruption.
Investing in a high-quality vehicle awning tailored to your needs ensures long-term durability, efficiency, and comfort, allowing you to continue working or with multiple material options, customisation features, and accessory choices, you can create an awning that perfectly suits your business or lifestyle.
For expert advice and a wide selection of customisable vehicle awnings, get in touch with our team today by calling us on 01202 679012 or completing the enquiry form.
