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Fabric Sample

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Heavy Duty
UV Resistant
Waterproof
10 Years Warranty
Tear Resistant
Easy to Clean

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Why Order from ZIPCovers?

  • We use premium 18oz material—3x heavier than the competition—to ensure superior, long-lasting protection against all weather conditions.
  • Handcrafted by the same experts behind ZIPCushions, bringing the reliability of 1,000+ 5-star reviews to your covers.
  • Our human design experts personally review every single order. If something in your measurements looks a little off, we'll reach out to double-check your size and fit so you get a perfect fit the first time.

Description

Not sure which fabric is right for your outdoor cover? We get it — buying a custom cover online is a big decision, and you deserve to know exactly what you're getting. That's why we offer the Fabric Sample, so you can touch, feel, and test the material in your own hands before placing your full order.

Get a physical swatch of our ZIP Shield fabric for just $10, or our ZIP Armor fabric for $12 — the same premium PVC-coated polyester materials used in every custom cover we make. Hold them. Bend them. Pour water on them. Put them in direct sunlight. We're confident they'll speak for themselves.

What Is ZIP Shield & ZIP Armor Fabric?

ZIP Shield and ZIP Armor are ZIPCovers' PVC-coated polyester fabrics, engineered to handle America's toughest weather — from Arizona heat waves and Florida hurricanes to Minnesota blizzards and Pacific Northwest rain. ZIP Shield is our premium-grade option built for moderate conditions, while ZIP Armor is our industry-exclusive, heavy duty option built for extreme conditions.

Both earn excellent ratings across every performance category: waterproof (water beads and rolls right off, no seepage, no soaking), UV resistant (won't fade, crack, or degrade under sun exposure), durable (resists tearing, puncturing, and everyday wear), mildew resistant (treated to block mold and mildew growth in humid US climates), wind resistant (stays secure in strong winds and storm conditions), and easy to use (lightweight enough for quick, hassle-free fitting and removal).

Why Order a Fabric Sample First?

Buying a custom outdoor cover is an investment. Before you spend, we want you to be 100% confident in the material you're choosing. Here's why thousands of USA customers request a sample first:

See the true color — Screen colors can vary. Your sample shows the exact shade in real-world light conditions.
Feel the weight & thickness — Order the ZIP Shield sample ($10) and the ZIP Armor sample ($12) side by side and feel the difference in weight and thickness for yourself.
Test it in your climate — Run your own waterproof, UV, and durability tests right at home in your specific environment — whether you're in humid Miami or dry Denver.
Compare with your furniture — Hold each swatch against your patio set, deck furniture, or outdoor equipment to see how it looks and fits your style.
Make a confident purchase — No guesswork. No surprises. Just the right fabric, chosen with certainty.

What's Included in Your Fabric Sample?

Choose the sample that fits your needs:

ZIP Shield Fabric Sample — $10: A physical swatch of our premium-grade PVC-coated polyester, built for moderate weather conditions.
ZIP Armor Fabric Sample — $12: A physical swatch of our industry-exclusive, heavy duty 18oz PVC-coated polyester, built for extreme weather conditions.

Both samples are cut from the exact same fabrics used in every custom ZIPCovers order and are backed by up to a 10-Year Warranty on all full cover orders.

How It Works

Step 1: Order your ZIP Shield Fabric Sample for $10, or your ZIP Armor Fabric Sample for $12.

Step 2: Receive your swatch and test it at home — waterproof test, UV exposure, bend test — whatever gives you confidence.

Step 3: When you're ready, order your custom-made cover in the fabric that's right for you, built to your exact measurements. Your sample cost is a small investment toward the right decision.

Why ZIPCovers Is Built Better

Features
ZIPCovers
Competitors
Fabric Weight
18 oz Heavy-Duty PVC Coated Polyester
8–12 oz (varies by product)
Material Strength
3x thicker & more abrasion-resistant
Standard outdoor-grade
Waterproofing
100% Waterproof with sealed coating
Water-resistant (not fully sealed)
UV Protection
Advanced UV inhibitors (fade & crack resistant)
Basic UV treatment
Tear & Rip Resistance
Industrial-grade tensile strength
Moderate durability
Cold-Weather Performance
Flexible in extreme temperatures
Can stiffen/crack over time
Stitching Quality
Double-stitched, reinforced stress points
Single stitching on most products
Customization Accuracy
Human expert review before production
Automated sizing with limited checks
Fit Guarantee
Precision-fit promise (reviewed dimensions)
Size-based fit (tolerance varies)
Warranty
Up to 10-Year Warranty
Up to 5 Years
Designed For
Long-term outdoor & commercial use
Residential/light outdoor use

Frequently Asked Questions

A fabric sample lets you verify the color, weight, texture, and waterproofing in person before committing to a custom-sized cover order, ensuring complete satisfaction.
Yes — the swatch is cut from the exact same 18oz PVC-coated polyester used in every ZIPCovers custom order.
Please check with ZIPCovers directly, but the $10 sample is a low-cost confidence step before your larger investment.
Yes. ZIP Armor is engineered for intense sun, harsh winters, heavy rainfall, and severe storms — covering every US climate zone.

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Customer Reviews

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Aaron

Great covers, just as advertised

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Kirsten

Great waterproof material and made to spec.

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William

The material is good quality. The fit is not good, despite their website requiring a number of different measurements. Part of me suspects the website photos were generated by AI, as they’re almost too perfect.

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Jennifko
Worth the money

I just received my order. I am very happy with the product.
It fits perfectly. Please let the people who created the cover know; they did a great job.
Here's a picture. I hope the material will last a long time against the sun. Just keep in mind that it does take 4-6 weeks so be very patient unlike me. haha. totally worth it

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Neil

The tie downs at the corners were not long enough to latch together. Otherwise the build quality was very high.

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Kris H.
Highly recommend!

I ordered a right arm love seat cover, left arm love seat cover and an ottoman cover in the higher end fabric. With a discount code, all 3 were a little over $300. The covers are perfect and the quality of the fabric is…..well, let’s just say it’ll probably outlive me! They’re very heavy duty and totally waterproof. Craftsmanship is excellent.

Customer service was A+. I had questions about measuring and some concerns about shipping. I used the chat option for questions about measurements and it was a REAL person, not a bot. He was friendly and personable. They also contacted me to verify some things about my measurements. When I contacted both sales and customer service via email with a question, they responded within hours. They’re constructed in another country and it took about 6 weeks from order to delivery. The delay was FedEx customs.

Bottom line, they are excellent covers at an extremely fair price that fit perfectly, will last forever and are a very friendly, responsive, competent company to work with.

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adamslee
Not waterproof

Not waterproof. After getting 1/2” of rain over a few hours the cushions were very wet when the cover was taken off the next day. Not sure how this happened with a “waterproof “ cover. Does not appear to be breathable as they claim. Very disappointed.

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Carla

If it’s perfectly, it’s great quality, and they were quite timely.

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Campuscm
Excellent Coverage and Finish

This grill cover has survived several storms without shifting. The material feels premium and still looks flawless after months outdoors.

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Jen
Holds Up Amazingly in Weather

This grill cover sits perfectly around the edges and feels incredibly durable. Water does not linger on the surface and the handles make it simple to remove. Excellent quality.