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Forward enclosure features 3 inserted panels with windshield wiper
March 1st, 2008
Canvas Designers Inc., Riviera Beach, Fla. This project, which won an Award of Excellence in the rigid enclosures category of the 2008 MFA Awards, consists of a rigid, three-sided forward enclosure with three inserted Seaview panels with windshield wipers. The aft panels were made with soft Regalite 40-gauge clear vinyl and Stamoid borders. We had […]
Metal grommet kit includes grommets and equipment
March 1st, 2008
The MetalGrommets Kit is available from METALgrommets.com. The kit includes the ClipShop Grommet Hand Press, a bench top machine for applying metal grommets onto fabrics and materials, and 1,000 self-piercing metal grommets in two sizes and four colors. Eliminating the need for hammers and tools, the hand press has a contoured handle for leverage and […]
Hook and loop fastener ideal for multiple applications
March 1st, 2008
Duraco Inc. introduces Duraco Thick Hook and Loop fastener, ideal for corrugated displays, sample books, and packaging. The fasteners combine the closure of hook and loop with the benefits of twin stick foam tape. Duraco Thick Hook and Loop is available with foam thicknesses from 1/32 inch to 1/2 inch, and is stocked in both […]
Hot melt adhesive sets in 60 seconds
March 1st, 2008
PAM Fastening Technology Inc. developed UX8012, a hot melt adhesive that applies a strong, clear-finish bond on a variety of materials and substrates. Designed for use on finished or unfinished leather, the acrylic hot melt adhesive sets in 60 seconds and creates a non-visible bond. It is available in 1/2-inch glue sticks or 3/4-inch slugs. […]
High-modulus polyethylene fiber sails provide stability
March 1st, 2008
Dimension-Polyant GmbH added a new sail to its D4 line. The sails are made of Dyneema SK78 high-modulus polyethylene fiber, and were developed to provide dimensional stability, reduce sailcloth weight and increase strength for shape retention. The sails were used by sailors Marc Emig and Bertrand de Broc during a race from Le Havre, France […]
Single-component fastener system uses interlocking plastic strips
March 1st, 2008
Velcro USA Inc. introduces Ultra-Mate SC2, a single-component fastener system that slides into place by gripping sets of interlocking grooves. The system uses two interlocking plastic polypropylene strips with scale-like grooves that adhere to solid surfaces. The two strips lock together when they slide into place. This gliding track design allows for installation of products […]
Dodger redesign wins 2008 MFA Award of Distinction
March 1st, 2008
Mike’s Marine Custom Canvas, Virginia Beach, Va. This project, which won a 2008 MFA Award of Distinction and an Award of Excellence in the full exterior canvas sailboat 27’ and up category, included a dodger, bimini, connector, window covers and tapered frame over cockpit. These clients needed Mike’s Marine Custom Canvas to redesign an existing […]
Trim and seating transform flybridge
March 1st, 2008
Seafarer Canvas, Norwalk, Conn. For this project, which won an Award of Excellence in the exterior upholstery category of the 2008 MFA Awards, Seafarer Canvas completely recovered the flybridge exterior seating and the trim around the helm. The client requested that the look of the exterior seats be softened and that the color theme be […]
New upholstery adds color and style to outdated interior
March 1st, 2008
The Nautical Needle, Holland, Mich. The customer for this project, which won an Award of Excellence in the complete interior upholstery category of the 2008 MFA Awards, wanted to add color and style to the outdated interior of this 1996 Sea Ray. This was a standard recovery, including a quilted comforter, pillow shams and pleated […]
Ski boat/tender reupholstered in Sunbrella
March 1st, 2008
Needle Loft Inc., Kemah, Texas The client for this project, which won an Award of Excellence in the cockpit upholstery category of the 2008 MFA Awards, wanted his ski boat/tender to match the after deck and other cushions on his Westport 125 footer. The client requested Needle Loft Inc. to reupholster his new boat in […]