• Tear-resistant vinyl

    Published On: July 1, 2018Categories: Products

    AquaFloat 32 is a premium coated fabric (32 oz. vinyl) formulated for inflatable boat and raft applications, with excellent tear and tensile strength to resist punctures and hold air. With treatments for UV protection and mildew resistance, in a semi-gloss finish, it is available in a wide variety of fade-resistant colors popular in the recreation [...]

  • Classic leather looks

    Published On: July 1, 2018Categories: Products

    Made exclusively in the U.S., Naugahyde® products deliver superior performance fabric solutions for the marine, recreational and automotive markets. Naugahyde Surfside is strong and durable, easily maintained and is resistant to fading. It is ideally suited for marine and outdoor seating as well as trim/door panels, auto trim, RV/van upholstery and other applications. www.rexpeggfabrics.com

  • Better job costing for better profits

    Published On: July 1, 2018Categories: Features

    At Sewlong Custom Covers in Salt Lake City, Utah, the shop is so busy, owner Justin Jones says it’s easy to ignore important factors needed for accurate job estimates. “Things happen, like not keeping up with price increases. The cost of fabrics goes up 2 or 3 or 5 percent every year. Everything increases, [...]

  • New members join MFA

    Published On: July 1, 2018Categories: News

    Marine Fabricators Association welcomes the following new members. For complete contact information, visit www.ifai.com/marine. Banar Marine Canvas LLC Garri Banar www.bmarinecanvas.com Kennett Square, Pa. Capital Canvas Hal Daugherty www.juneaucanvas.com Juneau, Alaska Cloud’s Tail Upholstery Adriana Vargas www.facebook.com/cloudstail Fredericksburg, Va. Henssgen Hardware Corp. Rachel Novak www.henssgenhardware.com Queensbury, N.Y. Nu-Top Sales Joseph Peta www.nutopsales.com Baldwinsville, N.Y. Quantum [...]

  • Coping with material failures and client confusion

    Published On: July 1, 2018Categories: Features

    A full 6-meter bow-to-stern yacht mooring cover by SB Marine Trimming uses no new fittings; all attachment points were to the existing wooden toe-rail so that once removed, there is no evidence the boat has a cover. Fabric is Sunbrella® Tresco Brass. Photo: SB Marine Trimming. Material meltdowns, client confusion and the wrath [...]

  • Versatile polyester

    Published On: July 1, 2018Categories: Products

    Aqualast HD is resistant to mildew and UV radiation, providing extra protection for boat covers, awnings, bimini tops, storage and furniture covers, and camping enclosures, among many other uses. The heavy-duty, 100 percent solution-dyed polyester fabric has a urethane coating, is offered 60 inches wide, and comes in 12 popular colors with a 5-year warranty [...]