What type of material is used for boat upholstery?
Expanded Vinyl
Expanded Vinyl: This material (also known as PVC – polyvinyl chloride) is commonly used in marine fabric upholstery like boat seats and cushions. It resists mildew, mold, and can be coated with antimicrobial chemicals. It’s a cost-effective choice for marine fabrics.
What fabric is used on boats?
Marine vinyl is a type of fabric used in marine interior and exterior seating upholstery. It is a synthetic faux leather material made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and is highly durable, UV resistant and water resistant.
Are there different grades of marine vinyl?
Marine Vinyl and standard vinyl are really the same thing, except marine-grade vinyl has two extra features. It has additional UV protection to prevent the color from fading in sunlight. And it also has antibacterial and antifungal additives to make it mildew resistant.
What is marine grade Sunbrella?
Sunbrella Marine Grade is the standard cover cloth of the marine industry. Like all Sunbrella fabrics, it is a 100% solution-dyed acrylic fabric and is soft, breathable and UV, water and mildew resistant. Marine Grade fabrics are 46” wide, but select colors also come in 60” width.
What are the different types of Marine upholstery fabric?
1) Vinyl Vinyl is the classic upholstery fabric for a boat, as seen on many 80’s TV programs. 2) Laminate Laminated fabrics, including acrylic, are also suitable for use in a boat. 3) Mesh Fabric
What is marine grade fabric?
Marine Grade Fabrics. Perfect for cabana valences or pillows for the yacht, these Marine Grade fabrics are 100% Sunbrella ® Acrylic and designed to handle sun, wind, and salty air.
What is the best Marine vinyl?
Marine 31 Vinyl Protectant with SunBlock provides the best UV protection for all exterior and interior marine vinyl surfaces including bimini tops and seat cushions.
What is marine grade vinyl fabric?
Marine-grade vinyl upholstery fabrics are suitable for all outdoor uses. This product contains additional treatments for ultraviolet protection and preventing color fading. Marine vinyl follows the same manufacturing method used for expanded-back commercial vinyl, with the extra protections.
