Do you remember Sunstar spa and hot tub covers? Using Sunstar hot tub covers was an ultimate confirmation that you are taking good care of your hot tub or spa. But you can\’t find them anymore at any retailer or online store. This is because the brand known as Sunstar Spa Covers & Accessories was acquired by Core Covers during the year 2018. This acquisition was more than successful for Core Covers and expanded their production to 250000 units of spa covers per year as well as established the company as the world’s largest supplier of protective spa and hot tub covers.
Both companies were based in San Diego, California, and had an almost identical range of products and services so the integration went smoothly. Core Covers retained Sunstar production staff and secured decades of skilled experience in producing hot tub and spa covers.
On the other side, Core continued developing the best possible combination of materials in order to fulfill the requests of the most demanding hot tub owners.

Top-Grade Materials For Top-Grade Protection
Core Covers is well known for its philosophy of using the best materials to achieve the ultimate protection of your hot tub or spa. There are several equally important layers in the composition of every Core hot tub cover. The top outer layer is polyester, named Weather-shield Fabric, which is developed and used for demanding outdoor applications like ski, camping, marine, hunting, and travel gear. This material offers many benefits over vinyl which is traditionally used for hot tub covers. It is lighter and stronger than vinyl. This feature brings some important benefits. It weighs less than vinyl and therefore the cover is easier to handle and it is less weight on cover lifters if you choose a model with lifters. Weather-shield Fabric is waterproof and provides tear and abrasive resistance. It is also UV resistant which is one of the most important features for the longevity of hot tub covers. It is available in five colors and Core Covers is the only manufacturer that uses Weather-shield Fabric in the production of hot tub and spa covers.
The foam used for the core of the cover is made in a variety of weights and tapers depending on the climate where the cover is used. The foam in the cover prevents the dissipation of the heat from the water. But it is not just the foam important to retain the temperature of the water in the hot tub. It is the sealing equipment that will hold the heat in your hot tub together with foam. With Core covers, sealing is on the state-of-the-art level. Another important element of a hot tub cover is the moisture barrier on the bottom side of the hot tub cover. It is made of polyethylene and keeps away the moisture from the foam core of the cover. At the same time, this barrier prevents water and chemical vapors from breaching into the core part of the cover and damaging the foam. This barrier is more resistant to chemicals than regular plastic.
Core Covers All Hot Tub Brands
Many retailers sell Core hot tub covers that are made in dimensions most common for many hot tub manufacturers. It is the same as the shape of the hot tub. If you have a hot tub that is a common rectangular, square, or round model you will probably find a suitable hot tub easily. Most of the hot tub stores provide already made covers in the most common dimensions. It is 80”x80”x4” or 90”x90”x6” for a four-person hot tub. But there is another service Core Covers offers and it is great. Core Covers offers custom-made hot tub covers that you can fully customize through your order.
A fully customized hot tub cover is the way to get just what you need for your spa or a hot tub. It is not just the dimensions that will make a perfect fit for your spa, you can also choose the density of the foam inside the cover and of course colors of the vinyl or Weather-shield Fabric. The density of the foam will provide you with the performance you need according to the climate where your hot tub is. There is a variety of more than ten colors to choose from. This will ensure that your hot tub blends into any style and decor.
With Core custom-made covers you will also have peace of mind because all covers come with a three years warranty from the manufacturer to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal usage.
As you can see Core has a cover for any hot tub and spa. If you decide to buy a fully customized cover take into consideration the time company needs to manufacture and deliver your order. The pandemic made the demand for products like hot tubs, spas, and pools skyrocket. It is the same with all the accessories you might need for your hot tub. So, don’t be surprised if you have to wait longer than expected for your custom-made cover to be delivered.
Ordering a custom-made Core cover for your hot tub is very easy. No matter if you are ordering from a manufacturer or a retailer, the process is pretty much the same. There is a 7-steps form you need to fill up prior to submitting your order. This form fully defines your cover from dimensions, shape, and color to foam type, skirt length, fasteners, and handles. If there is any doubt about what elements to choose when ordering a hot tub cover from Core, there is helpful customer service you can easily reach.
Accessories You Might Want
Core is completely dedicated to making everything around their customers go easily and smoothly. For this purpose, they made EZ Lifter and Cover Valet. You can choose one of the lifter systems to mount and make handling of the hot tub cover very easy. Both systems are made to remove your spa cover in one fluid motion almost effortlessly. Cover Valet stays in the air when the cover is open and doubles as a privacy wall. Lifters are the perfect solution for larger and heavier hot tub covers. Without lifters, you will always need a helping hand to handle your cover. Even if you manage to move your cover alone, it is still going to be very hard to handle it. It takes no more than thirty minutes to mount lifters on your hot tub, and it is worth it. Lifters give a helping hand where you need it most.
The company also sells protective softshell winter covers made of durable lightweight fabric with a tension cord for adjustability. Cover caps and wind straps are also available. As you can see, anything you might need for protecting your spa Core got you covered.