Hydrofend® Soft is available in Bold Black, Desert Beige, Meteor Grey and Iron Grey. Photo: Trivantage Hydrofend® Soft is a cover fabric designed to protect delicate surfaces in marine and outdoor environments. Expanding on the existing Hydrofend line, this addition combines weather and water defense with a soft knit backing for scratch resistance. The fabric [...]

Tuscano is available in two neutral colorways, Capriccio is available in nine colorways, Sorrento is available in Indigo and Textil is available in two colorways. Photo: Sunbrella® Sunbrella® Horizon® marine vinyl now comes in Tuscano, a new leather-grain texture. It is available in two neutral colorways, Cognac and Cedar. Horizon also released new colors in [...]

The Sailrite Cordless Rotary Cutter package includes two rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Photo: Sailrite The Sailrite Cordless Rotary Cutter is a battery-driven fabric cutter that slices through materials up to 1 inch thick, including canvas, webbing, sailcloth and more. It features five speed settings (800–1,400 RPM), an integrated sharpening wheel, a pivoting blade guard and an [...]

All fabrics in the Tidal collection feature an Alta™ finish and acrylic backing for enhanced stain resistance and longevity. Photo: LebaTex The Tidal Collection is woven using SEAQUAL® yarn made from marine plastic waste. Among the upholstery collection’s six ocean-inspired patterns is Mangrove, which exceeds 63,000 double rubs and meets NFPA 260 and CAL 117-2013 [...]

Nylon 1000D is fluid-resistant against water, chemicals and other liquids. Photo: Eastex Products LLC Nylon 1000D is a 100 percent textured nylon with a polyurethane coating and a water repellent finish. The fabric was designed to endure rough wear and contact without damage, and its tear, tensile and breaking strength allows the nylon to maintain [...]

CG3 Black non-FR Cover Guard® comes in a compact roll for reusability. Photo: Cover Guard CG3 Black non-FR Cover Guard® is made from recycled polyethylene and manufactured in the U.S. It offers puncture and tear resistance, water- and chemical-resistant properties, surface durability, and ease of installation. CG3 Black non-FR Cover Guard comes in a compact [...]

Volunteers make events like the Marine Fabricators Conference possible. Photo: Advanced Textiles Association This seems like a perfect spot to place the old Uncle Sam poster pointing at you and asking you to join the U.S. military, because we need you! We need you to get involved, give us your opinions, make your voice heard, [...]

If you’re like most people, the thought of giving a presentation ranks somewhere between a root canal and rush-hour traffic on the list of things you’d rather avoid. In fact, studies estimate that nearly 75 percent of the population experiences some level of anxiety about public speaking. The good news, though, is that with the [...]

Your most valuable asset may be your business. A business owner can spend decades building a business and reputation. As they approach retirement age, they likely have questions such as: How do they value their business? How do they maximize the value and minimize taxes upon sale or succession? Determining value So what is the [...]

As of this writing, I am reaching the finish line of my first year at Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and Marine Fabricator. My standout impression is that I felt so immediately welcomed by so many folks in this industry; whether it was engaging with me in digital spaces or at my first Marine Fabricators Conference, [...]