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  • Tougher sailmaking fabric

    May 1, 2024Products

    AIRX-800N sailmaking fabric includes features such as a double ripstop weave for exceptional burst and tear strength, a bias engineered by weight for [...]

  • Matte faux-leather seating

    May 1, 2024Products

    Used mainly in the automotive aftermarket, Carrara’s resemblance to a soft, detailed grain leather makes it a favorite among seat and panel upholsterers. [...]

  • New Sunbrella texture and colors

    May 1, 2024Products

    Sunbrella® Horizon® marine vinyl is now available in Sorrento, a new subtly dual-toned embossed woven texture with a multidimensional pattern. It is available [...]

  • Double-polished clear vinyl

    May 1, 2024Products

    Flexa Pro+ Clear Vinyl is a pressed, polished PVC product with excellent clarity for those windows that need an optically clear view. Manufactured [...]

  • Eye-catching seating

    May 1, 2024Products

    Luminaire by Enduratex is an innovative PVC upholstery with exclusive LTE technology that allows light transmission through the fabric, and it pairs with [...]

  • UV protection for delicate surfaces

    May 1, 2024Products

    Defend is a lightweight, breathable, water-resistant, multilayer fabric that offers extreme protection for delicate surfaces against harmful UV rays and the elements. It [...]

  • Automotive upholstery trends

    May 1, 2024Features

    According to Gloria Mei, regional manager for Sileather® North American Division, a growing trend since COVID-19 is in van conversions, such as this [...]

  • Choosing automated marine fabrication systems

    May 1, 2024Features

    Autometrix, which makes automatic cutting machines in Grass Valley, Calif., says its equipment is capable of enabling the highest production efficiencies. The key? [...]

  • Fabricator focus: Coming full circle

    May 1, 2024Features

    This Yachtsman’s Canvas project, which included a full canvas redesign and installation of a dodger, with frame, bimini and connector for a classic [...]