What kind of fabric is used on boat seats?

Expanded Vinyl
Expanded Vinyl: This material (also known as PVC – polyvinyl chloride) is commonly used in marine fabric upholstery like boat seats and cushions. It resists mildew, mold, and can be coated with antimicrobial chemicals.

What is boat interior made of?

Marine vinyl is a type of fabric used in marine interior and exterior seating upholstery. It is a synthetic faux leather material made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and is highly durable, UV resistant and water resistant. It is available in a large selection of colors and textures to coordinate with any marine decor.

How thick should boat Upholstery be?

Standard thicknesses we recommended in our shop: 3-4″ interior seating backs; 4-5″ interior seating bottoms; 5-6″ sleeping berths; 3″ cockpit cushions.

What is marine vinyl made of?

Marine Vinyl is 74% PVC and 26% polyester. It is a durable, waterproof upholstery weight vinyl. A marine upholstery vinyl is one that has been specifically constructed to withstand the harsh elements found near or on fresh or salt water.

Is Marine vinyl washable?

Easy to Clean As compared to other marine fabrics, vinyl is the easiest to clean. Since it isn’t as absorbent as other fabrics, most stains can be scrubbed with soap and hosed down after each use.

Is marine grade vinyl durable?

Marine-grade PVC is resistant to abrasion and may be coated to make it resistant to mildew, bacteria, and damage or fading from UV rays. Marine grade vinyl is durable enough to withstand extreme temperatures, exposure to direct sunlight, and moisture. The durable fabric is also stain-resistant and easy to clean.

Which is the best fabric for Marine upholstery?

Durable, fade resistant, stain resistant, and easy to clean, Sunbrella fabrics stand up to life on the water–and the mold, mildew, and salt residue that come with it.

What kind of fabric is used for boat covers?

Most exterior marine upholstery fabric is composed of PVC (faux leather vinyl fabric). For boat covers and tops, popular brands such as Sunbrella have developed high tech manufacturing methods to ensure that their marine-grade canvas fabric maintains it’s rich color and remains durable in a wet and sun drenched environment.

What is the purpose of marine underlining fabric?

Marine Seat Underlining – marine underlining is a porous piece of mildew resistant vinyl coated fabric under the seat bottom. It’s purpose is to allow water collected in a cushion to escape. It is applied to the bottom of a cushion and the fact that it is porous helps to resist mildew and mold growth.

What kind of fabric is used for biminis?

Marine fabric is designed to be resistant to mildew and mold. Canvas has been the most popular type of marine fabric used in non-upholstery exterior applications. Sunbrella marine canvas is the go to fabric for bimini tops and boat covers.