Products

Canvas rolls are up to 50 yards long and 60 inches wide. Photo courtesy of J. Ennis Fabrics.
Canvas rolls are up to 50 yards long and 60 inches wide. Photo courtesy of J. Ennis Fabrics.

  • Fabric & film

  • Eco marine carpet

    May 1, 2012

    Deck Master made from Eco-fi, polyester made from 100-percent post-consumer plastic bottles.

  • Snap marine carpet

    May 1, 2012

    Snap Down Marine Carpet made from solution-dyed fibers that resist sun, salt and moisture.

  • Untreated canvas

    May 1, 2012

    Dye-free cotton canvases suitable for boat covers and tarps to totes and tents.

  • Hardware & findings

  • Star bobbin

    May 1, 2012

    Eliminate bobbin winding, increase production, produce less waste with pre-wound Star Ultra D92 G-Type bobbin.

  • Zipper stop

    May 1, 2012

    Zipper Stops easily shorten a finished zipper or a continuous chain zipper.

  • Grommet-free lacing

    March 1, 2012

    Manart-Hirsch offers E-Z Lace Supreme™, a patented grommet-free lacing system.

  • Equipment

  • Digital patternmaker

    January 1, 2012

    Carlson Design T-bar Digitizer allows you to create digital patterns quickly and accurately.

  • Fabric plotter

    January 1, 2012

    Flexi-Hinge™ ProSail ’s MkIII plotter accommodates wide projects of virtually any length, making it useful for projects such as biminis, spray hoods and boat covers.

  • Industrial sewing machine

    January 1, 2012

    The Juki DU-11181N-7/X73096-AA is a single-needle, lockstitch, top-and-bottom-feed machine ideal for sewing heavy-duty materials such as canvas and leather.

  • Accessories

  • Mist-er-Comfort at International Boat Show March 22-25

    March 22, 2012

    Canvas Designers displays misting system at 2012 Palm Beach International Boat Show.

  • Anchor

    January 1, 2012

    From Manson Anchors, the Boss anchor features the patented Manson Shackle.

  • Anti-fogging window material

    January 1, 2012

    First craze resistant, anti-fog, water-shedding polycarbonate window for the marine industry.

  • Using social media to promote business offerings and connect with customers

    The explosion of social networking websites has created the ability to communicate and get information instantly through the internet without any cost. You may be missing a great opportunity if you are not using social media to promote your business' services. There are hundreds of social networking websites available for you and your customers to use that can be helpful in sharing information and creating relationships.

    Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are all great social media websites that can help you connect with your customers, create buzz and gain more business. It's free to become a member of each, and it's easy to create a profile and enter information about your company. Each site also enables you to post pictures, videos and website links for additional information.

    Some fabricators have found these social media websites to be very successful marketing tools. Awnings of Tulsa, in Oklahoma, utilizes Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to promote its business. It has helped them gain new customer contacts and create brand awareness to potential customers in their region.

    Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are just three of several social networking websites available for you to use to promote your company. For tips on how to use these sites, click here.

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