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WE ARE MANUFACTURERS OF TECHNICAL TEXTILES SPECIALIZED IN SUN PROTECTION Vertically integrated, we control the whole production process, from spinning to finishing, which allows us to control and take care of the quality of our fabrics. Citel is not offshored like many other textile industries: Our awning fabrics are manufactured in Spain.
Innovation and modernity needs regulation of the different industrial sectors in support of reliability of products. This is why, since 2006, a European Standard involving every component of the awning, including sun protection textiles, was set up: Standard UNE EN 13561( CE mark).
In our aim to improve, our fabrics comply with that Standard and with all the National Standards from the countries we are exporting to. This fact strengthens our commitment to quality and service that we offer to our customers. The quality control is carried out under the most accurate application of the Standard ISO9001.
DOCRIL ® SUN PROTECTION FABRICS RANGE DOCRIL ® is the best choice when buying an awning, since this product range is made out of solution dyed acrylic fibre, the best raw material and dyeing process known.
In the past awnings were made out of cotton fabrics to be fresh but with the objection that cotton, being a natural fibre, rots due to rain and moisture. Since acrylic
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burst into the awning world, it has replaced cotton and it is now used in most of the awnings. In Spain, more than 97 % of the awnings are made with this material.
DOCRIL ® is not just an acrylic fabric but a solution dyed acrylic fabric, with no mixing or dyeing during the finishing process. The solution dyeing process adds pigments to the molecule of the fibre, creating links that are difficult to break even after some years, and which are much stronger than those from yarn-dyeing or fabric-dyeing. This is the only way to guarantee the maximum quality and durability of our fabrics.
There are other alternatives to the acrylic, more economical and of a worse quality, like polypropylene or polyester that, being synthetic fibres as well, are less lasting than acrylic since they are more vulnerable to UV ray and that makes them less workable for outdoor use.
DOCRIL ® uses as well TEFLON ®( registered mark by DuPont) in the finishing process. TEFLON ® protects the fabric creating a barrier which reinforces the water repellence and delays the dirt adherence. Besides, it does not reduce the air permeability and it is not perceptible to sight, smell and touch.
MAINTENANCE TO ACHIEVE A LONGER LIFE EXPECTANCY AND A BETTER LOOK OF THE FABRICS We suggest cleaning your DOCRIL ® fabric with a soft bristle brush and rinsing with water. For localised
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stains clean with a neutral detergent mixed with lukewarm water( maximum 40 º C) and then rinse.
The fabric must be left to dry completely before it is rolled up. If the awning has to be rolled up when the fabric is still wet, this can be air dried but never hot dried, although the fabric, due to its technical characteristics, dries very fast itself.
7 YEARS WARRANTY FOR THE WHOLE RANGE OF DOCRIL ® FABRICS The fabric is guaranteed for a period of seven years during which it covers any abnormal deterioration of the physical properties and colour, given a normal exposure to weather and in the case that care and cleaning advices summarized in this document have been properly followed. The warranty includes the replacement of the fabric required to replace the awning, excluding other expenses such as postage, sewing and / or assembly.
This warranty does not cover damages caused by accidents, mechanical action, rubbing, chemical aggressive agents, abuse and / or negligence.
This warranty is applied from the date of the assembly of the awning and any claim must be accompanied with the installer’ s receipt stating that the fabric installed was DOCRIL ®.
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