Sunbrella® Marine Clean™ Multi-Purpose Boat Wash is biodegradable and safe to use on and off the water. Photo: Sunbrella An all-in-one, PFAS-free solution for boat cleanliness, Sunbrella® Marine Clean™ Multi-Purpose Boat Wash comes in pre-measured packets of concentrate for convenient, leak-free storage on board. Just add water to activate the wash; it lifts and cleans [...]

The foam is ASTM D792-tested for a density of >0.58 g/cm3 and offers strong staple and screw retention, which enables secure installation for fabricators. Photo: Piedmont Plastics Piedmont Marine Grade® Aqua-Plas® I Ultra is an environmentally friendly PVC foam sheet. It was specifically designed to be a durable, lightweight, rigid and eco-friendly alternative to traditional [...]

Choose one of 37 patterns for a custom quilted design, from traditional block patterns to modern options. Photo: Keyston Bros The Masterpiece Marine Custom Quilt Program offers quilted vinyl or fabric that can be seamlessly applied to all furniture throughout a boat. Choose from vinyl and suede options—including Neptune, Windward, Anchorage, Olympus and Alcantara EXO—that [...]

eTek™ 600D Solution-Dyed Polyester is best applied in boat covers, awnings, tarps and rugged outdoor enclosures. Photo: Rochford Supply Co. eTek™ 600D Solution-Dyed Polyester is a high-performance marine fabric engineered for demanding applications. The solution-dyed fiber provides durability and UV protection, while offering colorfastness, and shrink and stretch resistance. Measuring 60 inches wide, eTek asserts [...]

The Sailrite® HandyPress® is compatible with existing Sailrite dies, as well as nearly 100 dies from other brands. Photo: JustWholesale by Sailrite A table-mounted hand press for marine, canvas, upholstery, leather, banner and hobby projects, the Sailrite® HandyPress® from JustWholesale by Sailrite helps fabricators install hardware and fasteners. It is compatible with existing Sailrite dies, [...]

Choose from 30 different solid color options, including the newest colors: Mint, Olive and Desert Marine. Photo: Big Z Fabric AquaGuard® Marine Upholstery Vinyl is a waterproof fabric with a fine-grain texture and UV resistance equal to or greater than 650 hours. It is fire-resistant, anti-fungal and mildew-resistant. Big Z Fabric offers 100,000 double rubs [...]

Great Lakes Boat Top in Vonore, Tenn., hosted the Southeast Regional Workshop in 2024. Registration is now open for the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) 2025 regional workshops. The Southwest Regional Workshop will run Sept. 12-13, 2025, at Paul’s Custom Canvas in Denver, Co. The Great Lakes/Northeast Regional Workshop will take place Oct. 3-4, 2025, at [...]

As I write this, I have a bottle of unscented lotion nearby. I have a fresh tattoo on my right forearm that complicates typing. What does a tattoo have to do with marine fabrication businesses? Allow me to explain. I spent years planning this distracting itch on my arm. I thought of the idea while [...]

All calendar events are subject to change. Please check websites for updated information. Sept. 12-13, 2025MFA SouthwestRegional WorkshopPaul’s Custom CanvasDenver, Co.textiles.org/marineworkshops Oct. 3-4, 2025MFA Great Lakes/Northeast Regional WorkshopPrecision Custom CanvasSt. Catherines, Ont., Canadatextiles.org/marineworkshops Nov. 5-7, 2025Advanced Textiles ExpoIndiana Convention CenterIndianapolis, Ind.advancedtextilesexpo.com Jan. 8-10, 2026Marine Fabricators ConferenceHyatt Regency SavannahSavannah, Ga.textiles.org/marineconference

Sunbrella® Horizon® marine vinyl is engineered to maximize durability, stretch and recovery, fade resistance and reduce pink staining, so it needs replacement less frequently. Photo: Sunbrella Driven by ethics, increasingly stringent regulations and demand by customers, marine fabricators continue to fine-tune their raw materials, products and practices to be gentler on the environment. Some industry [...]