Traditional and functional. The awning is a 'real' sunshade

Even the awning does not escape modern times, because the awning is also being improved and changed step by step. For example, through electric operation. For example, through the use of modern materials, such as aluminum for the frame and hood or plastic for the hood. But despite such changes and improvements, the awning still retains its traditional, classic appearance.

The awning business is of modest size compared to some other product groups within the awning industry. Not least because you don't see the awning everywhere by a long shot. But in the Netherlands in particular, interest remains high and it is still a very popular form of sun protection, especially in combination with houses in traditional architectural style, such as the 1930s style.

In fact, attention to awnings is growing, although this has been true of almost every form of awning for the past two seasons. Awning builders - including those represented in this Theme Awnings - have experienced this as well. There seems to be no end to this for the time being, by the way, as the outlook for the upcoming season is still favorable.

So the awning maintains itself effortlessly in the awning landscape. Its classic appearance is, of course, a major reason for this. But what should certainly not be forgotten is that an awning is also a particularly functional form of sun protection: An awning deflects the sun, preserves the view to the outside and - without any modifications or special features - also offers efficient protection against sunlight from the side. And not every awning can say that....