Carefree vinyl awnings feature superior construction with the most durable vinyl specs in the industry. The lower portion of a vinyl canopy is usually brightly colored with stripes or fades. The top portion is called Weatherguard, and it protects the fabric from sun, scrapes and exposure when the awning is rolled up. Carefrees Universal One-Piece Patio Awning Replacement Canopies combine the valance and main canopy into a single uniform piece providing a sleek, classic look when fully extended. The fabric is secured to the roll bar using two polyrods in two different slots in the roller tube. One polyrod is sewn into the fabric and the other is pressed into the second slot using Carefrees press-in polycord and tool. The canopy wraps tightly around the roll bar.