American-made grommets and washers from DOT Fasteners come in a range of sizes and styles.
The “C” channel provides a corrosion-proof method of attachment for hemcord and keder-edged fabrics.
The double-sided track allows two fabric panels to attach to each other.
Xtreme Seal Ultra Seal has a wide, flat profile with turned-down front and rear edges to provide flatter finished edge seals.
A no-crimp tubing connector from Intermold Corp. eliminates the need to ship long support poles for boat covers.
Right twist thread works with double needle machines and new black and white threads meet Berry Amendment standards.
Split-jaw design of the expanded line of side mounts from Gemini Products results in speedy installations of retrofits.
Transparent plastic eyelets from Sinclair Equipment Company are as strong as metal and provide a clear view of the fabric being used.
Lightweight line guides from Colligo Marine replace fairleads and low line angle deck organizers.
Stayput Fasteners available from J. Ennis Fabrics stretch for boat owners to easily apply boat tops and covers.
American Plastics now offers 100-percent biodegradable buckles.The corn buckle is made with 100-percent PLA, a material that fits all disposal systems including compost treatment.
H2Ube from Morse Industries incorporates two channels within an extruded anodized aluminum tube, providing a stronger, tighter and cleaner look for canvas applications.
Xtreme Seal’s new Ultra Seal has a wide, flat profile with turned-down front and rear edges to provide flatter finished edge seals.
An innovation to the PTFE thread market, Solar Thread, from Pennsylvania Thread Co., is a twisted thread that sews neat and clean.
Completely waterproof, flexible and easy to pull, the MasterSeal 10 zipper from TIZIP is a perfect match with new lightweight and stretchable materials.
Whatever type of project you are working on, you need to make smart materials choices. As every boat is unique and every customer is unique, so too is every project. Whether you are designing and crafting a simple protective boat cover or creating a one-of-a-kind custom interior for a luxury yacht, you need to select the fabrics and components carefully to ensure that the materials you use are the right choice for the particular application and will deliver the best possible outcome for you and your customer.
The fabrics and hardware that you use must be able to stand up to the climate elements that your customer’s boat will be subjected to—from hot and humid tropical climates to cold winter/hot summer northern climates, and everything in between—both inside and outside the boat. And the materials you choose must deliver the unique ‘look and feel’ that matches your customer’s lifestyle. Other key factors include the desired style, color and texture selection; durability and dimensional stability; age, abrasion, stain and fade resistance; waterproof and mildew resistance.
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