Phifer Inc. has added 16 new fabrics to its SheerWeave® Style 5000 line, expanding the current line of 36 patterns in its decorative window covering fabric collection. These additional patterns, previously available only through exclusive sourcing, are now in stock in a 98 inch width. The fabrics feature Microban® antimicrobial product protection to inhibit the [...]

The 2018 Marine Fabricators Conference in Savannah, Ga., attracted more than 300 attendees breaking the 2017 record of 266--with more than 100 of the 2018 conference attendees participating for the first time. The conference also featured a sold-out exhibitor show floor packed with equipment, fabrics, threads and hardware components. Both attendees and exhibitors reported a [...]

Cooley Group has launched Weathertyte® PLUS, a premier product designed for use in commercial awning applications as well as marine and other markets. The product features the benefits of the original flagship Weathertyte® fabric, with a softer hand, superior strength, improved weldability and bolder image quality. It offers the high performance of vinyl with the [...]

Sponsored by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), the Fabrication Excellence Awards contest is designed to recognize excellence in marine fabrication. The entries are displayed throughout the MFA’s Marine Fabricators Conference and are judged by a panel of certified marine professionals. Awards of Excellence and Outstanding Achievement Awards are given in each category. The MFA recognizes [...]

Photo 1: PlasDECK is a synthetic teak, which is a durable and long-lasting material that has a very nautical feel once installed. It is also a more expensive option than EVA foam and hybrid products. Photo: Justin Jones. When we think about trends in marine flooring, traditional glue-down carpet was initially replaced by [...]