New members join MFA
March 1, 2023 | New Members, News
Introducing new members who joined the Marine Fabricators Association
Clear vinyl cleaning kits
March 1, 2023 | Products
Continental’s Easy 1-2-3 clear vinyl cleaning kit provides care for automotive, marine and commercial clear flexible windows and enclosures. Each kit includes a non-detergent, non-abrasive true soap with a non-streaking, non-spotting formulation that rinses clear and reduces drying time. The kit a…
Lightweight, recyclable pattern material
March 1, 2023 | Products
Bainbridge’s Pattern X-2 is lightweight, recyclable polyurethane fabric that works great as pattern material. It is a high-density PE scrim that is coated on both sides with a low-density PE clear coating. It is extra strong and provides added resistance to tears and punctures when pulled over a f…
Tough two-sided PVC
March 1, 2023 | Products
MarineTyte® Banyan is the ultimate in yachting protection. This two-sided commercial-grade composite PVC was developed to withstand even the harshest nautical environments while providing complete protection, making it an excellent choice for cockpit enclosures, bimini tops, sprayhoods, equipment c…
Colorfast durability
March 1, 2023 | Products
SunReal Outdoor Performance Fabrics are made using 100% solution-dyed acrylic fiber, which creates high durability. They are made with color pigments throughout the fabric instead of just on the surface, which enables the fabrics to stay true to color for a long period of time, and a colorfastness r…
Rugged good looks
March 1, 2023 | Products
TVF’s SunMaster™ Plus, is a 17.1 oz., 600 denier solution-dyed polyester backed with 60mm PVC. With excellent colorfastness, waterproof backing and mold and mildew resistance, it is an excellent choice for any outdoor job that requires a rugged but rich looking fabric. It is abrasion resistant, …
New Sunbrella shade offerings
March 1, 2023 | Products
The updated Sunbrella® Shade Collection includes 17 new additions designed to create calming outdoor oases by balancing soothing colors with dynamic neutrals. The new patterns include Paxton, a nuanced take on the traditional bar stripe that offers both visual and tactile texture and is available i…
Elegant rigid solar panel installation made easy
March 1, 2023 | Exterior and Cover, Projects
An increasing number of jobs at Gemini Marine Canvas & Marine Products (GMP) in Rockland, Maine, begin with clients bringing in rigid solar panels. Rigid panels remain a firm favorite among boaters looking to augment their onboard electricity supply due to their higher efficiency, longer life sp…
The wonderful (confusing) world of foam
March 1, 2023 | Interiors & Upholstery, Projects
The marine industry needs foam, and a lot of it, as do a hundred other industries that provide comfort and support. From exercise equipment to airplanes, cars and furniture in our homes, there is foam available for nearly every use.