SunMaster® Lite weighs 5.5 ounces and is available in 75-yard rolls. Photo: TVF SunMaster® Lite is the lighter-weight version of SunMaster, providing durability without excess bulk. The solution-dyed polyester features a urethane coating, making it weather-resistant. Weighs 5.5 ounces and is available in 75-yard rolls. For use in outdoor applications, including awnings and covers, lightweight [...]

The collection comes in three patterns — Drift, Bramble and Cricket — with multiple color options per pattern. Photo: Sunbrella® The Kelly Ventura x Sunbrella® Collection is an assortment of fabrics that marry artistry with durability. The fabrics can be layered together to create depth, dimension and personality across a wide range of applications and [...]

Napatree is available in 40 Italian summer colors. Photo: Steele Technical Fabrics Napatree is a refined form of canvas — due to a cleanly made yarn — that still meets outdoor performance standards. It is designed to keep up with customers while sailing, partying and picnicking as well as offering kid-proofing features. Available in 40 [...]

Latitude offers strong resistance to cold cracking, tearing, weathering, rot and ultraviolet exposure. Photo: Strataglass® Latitude is an American-made marine fabric that blends aesthetics and durability. It uses a specially designed vinyl film technology that provides a soft feel while ensuring the durability needed for tough marine environments. Latitude offers strong resistance to cold cracking, [...]

Duet is free of phthalates and flame retardants as well as anti-mildew, antibacterial and antimicrobial additives. Photo: Enduratex™ Duet is part of Enduratex™’s Puretex collection and was designed to combine a woven look with cleaner chemistry. The fabric is crafted with multiple print layers and is AB-2998 compliant. Duet is free of phthalates and flame [...]

Fenn Crypton® blends the tactile properties of bouclé yarns with a softly distressed pattern, and the presence of the Crypton fluid barrier enhances durability. Photo: Designtex Amble, Fenn Crypton® and Marra patterns are designed to create environments that feel deliberate, welcoming and comfortable while meeting the rigorous performance demands of high-traffic settings. Amble is a [...]

Plotting/cutting table technology has made significant strides over the past several years. Some key advancements mentioned by Chris Gilmartin, sales manager, North America, for Pathfinder Cutting Technology LLC in Indianapolis, include: Improvements in cutting-head design and motion-control systems. These advancements have increased the range of materials that can be cut on a single table and [...]

I’m from Minnesota, where we don’t like to make a fuss or draw too much attention. So it is going against every fiber of my being to write these words: Marine Fabricator won an award. The Azbees are the American Society of Business Publication Editors Awards of Excellence program. I am proud to share that [...]

Sept. 11–12, 2026MFA Mid-Atlantic Regional WorkshopCharlton’s Marine Canvas and Signature CanvasMakersHampton and Yorktown, Va.textiles.org/marineworkshops Oct. 16–17, 2026MFA Northwest Regional WorkshopLittle House of CanvasEverett, Wash.textiles.org/marineworkshops Nov. 3–5, 2026Advanced Textiles Expo 2026Orange County Convention CenterOrlando, Fla.advancedtextilesexpo.com Jan. 7–9, 20272027 Marine Fabricators ConferenceEmbassy SuitesNashville, Tenn.textiles.org/marineconference

Photo: Autometrix Digital plotting/cutting technology stands to offer solid benefits to marine fabricators, many of whom may be struggling to address labor shortages and other production challenges. Even so, some of these machines come with hefty price tags. As such, whether buying a table for the first time or adding another one to your floor, [...]