RICKY RICHARDS (SALES) PTY LTD

Established in 1983, Ricky Richards (Ricky) is a family-owned and operated business that has grown to become Australia’s leading distributor of technical textiles, sun control fabrics and wide-format printable media. With a diverse portfolio of products, Ricky strives for continued customer satisfaction with a commintment to stock holdings, personalised services and efficient delivery nationwide. 

 

With headquarters in Sydney, a newly established warehouse in Packenham, Victoria, and salespeople positioned nationally, along with sales agents in selected areas, Ricky's reach continues to extend beyond its home in New South Wales to ensure continued speed to market and scalable distribution.

Ricky sun control fabrics can be used for shade sails and structures, outdoor awnings, blinds, umbrellas, boat covers, 

boat hooding and outdoor upholstery.

A percentage of sales from Ricky shade fabrics is donated to Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) to support research and to reach its goal of zero deaths from melanoma.

Coolshade | This high-density polyethylene (HDPE) shade cloth provides up to 95 percent UV protection. The use of monofilament and tape yarn ensures durabililty, giving confidence that even in extreme weather conditions the textile will perform above and beyond expectation. Coolshade has been manufactured to allow air to flow through, which helps create a cool, shaded environment that protects the people and valuable items below. Available in 14 popular colours and ideal for shade structures, shade sails, umbrellas, and privacy screens, Coolshade offers a full range of features, including a 12-year UV warranty, as well as passing the Australian standard for knitted and woven shade fabrics. 

Bochini | A waterproof and translucent tensile structure fabric, Bochini is a FR-treated PVC with a PVDF lacquer finish on both sides, ensuring this waterproof textile lasts under extreme ultraviolet rays. Ideal for tensioned shade structures, retractable roofing systems, marquees and tents, Bochini is supported by a 10-year warranty and is available in 3-metre-wide rolls and block-out options. Available in 11 colours; four directly inspired by Colorbond®.

Solterior FR | Manufactured in Japan with yarn constructed out of PET plastic bottles, Solterior FR's solution-dyed polyester is ideal for folding arm awnings and market umbrellas in both commercial and residential spaces. The textile is RoHS compliant, fire retardant, waterproof and UV stabilised. Available in 10 colours and backed by a 5-year warranty. 

BLISS Outdoor Upholstery | Adding a luxurious feel to any location, BLISS is made from 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic, whereby the colour pigments are infused directly into the fibre molecules, ensuring long-lasting colour even when used in direct sunlight. BLISS is supported by a 5-year warranty and is ideal for outdoor upholstery such as lounges, cushions, daybeds and curtains. Water repellent and UV stabilised, this textile is suitable to use in aquatic environments.

Docril | For 20 years, Docril 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic has been Australia's number one choice for outdoor awnings. The collection combines superior performance with a comprehensive range of colours and designs to provide a perfect solution for solar protection. With a large selection of solid and striped designs, which have been selected to complement any domestic, commercial or architetural project design, while providing protection from the sun's damaging rays. Docril fabrics reduce 

solar heat gain by up to 90 percent, naturally creatinng a cool 

and comfortable living environment. 

Outlook Mesh | The Outlook mesh collection is the most comprehensive available in Australia. With a combination of modern and contemporary colours, this textile comes in a variety of textures and openness options. Manufactured using bio-based Dow Equilibrium plasticisers, a unique green technology exclusive to Outlook, using this mesh will save on average one litre of petrol each time an outdoor awning or blind is created. Ideal for external blinds and awnings, this mesh includes Greenguard® Gold certification, which certifies low VOC emissions, and Microban antimicrobial treatment to prevent the growth of bacteria, mould, and mildew. 

Ricky sun control fabrics can be used for shade sails and structures, outdoor awnings, blinds, umbrellas, boat covers, 

boat hooding and outdoor upholstery.

 

A percentage of sales from Ricky shade fabrics is donated to Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) to support research and to reach its goal of zero deaths from melanoma.

 

Coolshade | This high-density polyethylene (HDPE) shade cloth provides up to 95 percent UV protection. The use of monofilament and tape yarn ensures durabililty, giving confidence that even in extreme weather conditions the textile will perform above and beyond expectation. Coolshade has been manufactured to allow air to flow through, which helps create a cool, shaded environment that protects the people and valuable items below. Available in 14 popular colours and ideal for shade structures, shade sails, umbrellas, and privacy screens, Coolshade offers a full range of features, including a 12-year UV warranty, as well as passing the Australian standard for knitted and woven shade fabrics. 

 

Bochini | A waterproof and translucent tensile structure fabric, Bochini is a FR-treated PVC with a PVDF lacquer finish on both sides, ensuring this waterproof textile lasts under extreme ultraviolet rays. Ideal for tensioned shade structures, retractable roofing systems, marquees and tents, Bochini is supported by a 10-year warranty and is available in 3-metre-wide rolls and block-out options. Available in 11 colours; four directly inspired by Colorbond®.

 

Solterior FR | Manufactured in Japan with yarn constructed out of PET plastic bottles, Solterior FR's solution-dyed polyester is ideal for folding arm awnings and market umbrellas in both commercial and residential spaces. The textile is RoHS compliant, fire retardant, waterproof and UV stabilised. Available in 10 colours and backed by a 5-year warranty. 

 

BLISS Outdoor Upholstery | Adding a luxurious feel to any location, BLISS is made from 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic, whereby the colour pigments are infused directly into the fibre molecules, ensuring long-lasting colour even when used in direct sunlight. BLISS is supported by a 5-year warranty and is ideal for outdoor upholstery such as lounges, cushions, daybeds and curtains. Water repellent and UV stabilised, this textile is suitable to use in aquatic environments.

 

Docril | For 20 years, Docril 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic has been Australia's number one choice for outdoor awnings. The collection combines superior performance with a comprehensive range of colours and designs to provide a perfect solution for solar protection. With a large selection of solid and striped designs, which have been selected to complement any domestic, commercial or architetural project design, while providing protection from the sun's damaging rays. Docril fabrics reduce 

solar heat gain by up to 90 percent, naturally creating a cool and comfortable living environment. 

Outlook Mesh | The Outlook mesh collection is the most comprehensive available in Australia. With a combination of modern and contemporary colours, this textile comes in a variety of textures and openness options. Manufactured using bio-based Dow Equilibrium plasticisers, a unique green technology exclusive to Outlook, using this mesh will save on average one litre of petrol each time an outdoor awning or blind is created. Ideal for external blinds and awnings, this mesh includes Greenguard® Gold certification, which certifies low VOC emissions, and Microban antimicrobial treatment to prevent the growth of bacteria, mould, and mildew.