SEAT FABRIC ?

[tim h]

I'm looking to re-upholster my seats.
I paid to have it done just 4 yrs ago and they are looking bad already...
What fabric would last a longer in the Florida weather ?
Thanks in advance !
Tim

 

[zipper]

PM'ed.

https://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Marine-Fabric/Marine-Upholstery-Vinyl-Fabric

The Ultraleather is like butter! Soooooo soft and Sooooo expensive.

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[zipper]

The Ultraleather is expensive, even with a wholesale acct. She ordered a yard and we redid the nav station seat. It is very soft and feels very nice but is more for inside upholstery, auto seats.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Stick with the name brand fabrics and more importantly use the UV resistant thread. A lot of newer fabrics are cloth like feeling and have a grain.......run away from those because the mold grows quickly in the tight weave and is a biotch to get out.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

4 Years and its bad already? I am guessing that the boat sits out uncovered? Perhaps you need to have a few Stamoid covers made to just cover your upholstery areas.

 

[haknslash]

What are you cleaning your upholstery with? Perhaps you’re using too harsh of chemicals or those that contain bleach. Even the Magic Erasers are bad for marine cushions, mainly due to the threads.

How do you store your boat (inside, outside but with cover etc)?

4 years needing replacement sounds excessive, Florida or not.

 

[tim h]

I keep the boat in a slip or on the trailer at storage lot. I haven't invested the $3000 for a cover yet.
I usually just clean with "boat soap" after every trip out. Only use magic erasers when the black mold spots appear..

 

[Murf'n'surf]

I keep the boat in a slip or on the trailer at storage lot. I haven't invested the $3000 for a cover yet.
I usually just clean with "boat soap" after every trip out. Only use magic erasers when the black mold spots appear..

Get individual seating covers and forget the overall cover! Much cheaper and easier to operate.

 

[zipper]

Stick with the name brand fabrics and more importantly use the UV resistant thread. A lot of newer fabrics are cloth like feeling and have a grain.......run away from those because the mold grows quickly in the tight weave and is a biotch to get out.

Agree, use Tenara thread. https://www.sailrite.com/Tenara-Thread-Canvas-Awning-Camper-Tarp-Outdoor-UV-Resistant-Thread

EDIT: Make sure your machine can take a needle required for sewing with Tenara.