© Aleksei Todosko | Dreamstime.com As consumers increasingly recognize the impact of good sleep on physical and mental health, they’re paying more attention to the quality and comfort of their sleep environments. Some fabricators say that demand is spilling over into the marine market, where many clients are seeking custom foam mattresses—and specially tailored custom [...]

The first Marine Fabricators Association newsletter, published in July 1991. Welcome everyone to a new column I will be writing for Marine Fabricator. The goal of this column is to provide updates on the happenings of the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) that you might not otherwise receive without attending one of the various events hosted [...]

Over the past 20 years, the question I’m asked most often by canvas makers, upholsters and my students is “How much should I charge for this project?” Daily, someone is asking that question on the Advanced Textiles Association forums and industry Facebook groups. As business owners, we must consider several factors, such as: Markup, Hourly [...]