Outdoor Furniture Project: Advice, tips, solutions needed

This is my target project for this summer (2013):
http://lifehacker.com/5924651/turn-wooden-pallets-into-patio-furniture (pictures posted below as well)

I have the pallets. I have some AMAZING fabric from some heavy duty curtains what was donated as well. (Cotton, light canvas. Heavy for curtains.)

Questions:
What is the easiest/cheapest way to treat/protect/prepare this fabric for outdoor use? (Water and sun protection)

What would you use for cushions you sit one? I want comfortable, inexpensive, but waterproofing may be necessary.

I am also open to ANY other suggestions you may have. I have only done one upholstering project in my life so all tips, links, suggestions are very welcome!

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3 replies since 21st June 2013 • Last reply 21st June 2013

Reply #1:

The inspiration picture:

Medium pallet board furniture
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The curtain material:

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Reply #3:

I found it! Never-Wet is the name of the product and it's looks amazing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZrjXSsfxMQ

Also featured on the Today show.

I just wanted to post the solution in case anyone stumbled across this forum.

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