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INDOOR-OUTDOOR fabric of yore offered little in the way of luxury. Simplistic patterns and limited colors kept a lid on style, and textures ranged from scratchy to sticky. “I remember they were rough to the touch and very stiff,” said New York designer Phillip Thomas of the patio materials of his youth.
In the last 15 years, however, the indoor-outdoor textile industry has literally gone soft, offering plusher options that can weather the elements. “When I started decorating, there was no such thing as an outdoor…