[Seafarer Canvas] Norwalk, Conn., U.S.A. [Rainier Industries Ltd.] Tukwila, Wash., U.S.A. A custom project for a client’s 46-foot Sea Ray landed an Award of Excellence for Seafarer Canvas, Norwalk, Conn. The flybridge enclosure panels were made out of 60-gauge polycarbonate to achieve the desired smooth look, and were fused in using an adhesive that produced [...]
[Banner Canvas] Ham Lake, Minn., U.S.A. Everything about this was unique, according to Banner Canvas, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award for the sailboat project’s companionway dodger for travel in rough weather. It keeps water out from under front and sides, protects the custom mount of electronics, and allows for maximum visibility. Quick-release tension straps [...]
[Leatherback Canvas] San Diego, Calif., U.S.A. A 6-foot 4-inch sailboat owner wanted a dodger and bimini that would fit his tall frame and look great, without sacrificing protection and durability, and he wanted it to be able to disappear quickly. Leatherback Canvas made spray curtains that would also keep the owner’s small children safely aboard [...]
Natura™ is made for commercial awning and canopy projects to protect from harsh environments, while providing a natural fabric design element. It delivers the look and feel of natural woven cloth with the added benefits of being waterproof, flame resistant, weldable and dimensionally stable, and supports pressure sensitive graphics. Riviera Marine Fabric™ is lightweight and [...]
New fabrics including Marine One, Weblon Regatta and Topyssey offer marine fabricators versatile options. Marine One is a lightweight, vinyl-coated, fire-retardant and highly water-repellent polyester. With its high tensile strength it is particularly well suited for covering pontoon boats. Regatta fabrics are designed specifically for the rigorous topside UV exposure and weather challenges of open [...]
Aquatop is a vinyl-coated polyester used for marine applications of all kinds, including boat covers, bimini tops, dodgers and other enclosures. Water-repellent and mildew-resistant, it remains flexible in all climates. It is also resistant to stretch, sag and shrinking even in the toughest weather conditions. The underside is coated with a durable, water-resistant finish that [...]
Two new textiles from Recasens are recommended for the marine fabricator and boat manufacturer looking to offer customers a fully waterproof fabric that is durable and has excellent tear and tensile strength. Nauti Plus is coated with PVC on two sides; Nautimar is coated on one side. Both are produced in 86-inch width, which minimizes [...]
Using an innovative new coating chemistry, O’Sullivan Films introduces Ultrashield, a press polished clear vinyl sheet with superior chemical resistance and scratch-resistant properties for the marine and auto markets. Ultrashield is the only RF-sealable clear product with a scratch-resistant coating on both sides. Product will initially be offered in 54-inch by 110-inch sheets in clear [...]
Custom-made screens for retractable awnings in sizes up to 20 feet by 16 feet, 6 inches are available to give awning companies an opportunity to expand their offerings to their customers for whom a screen option is a key element. Units are custom made for almost any retractable awning utilizing marine components. Licenses and exclusive [...]
Charlie Sotirkys retired in February 2009 from the U.S. Postal Service in Plymouth, Mass., to launch a new career selling self-supporting shade structures that fit trucks, boats and campers. Sotirkys had an idea, and when he discovered his neighbor, Kenn Medeiros, owned KM Canvas, his own boat cover design business, a partnership formed. “We’re both [...]
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Roseville, MN 55113-4052, USA
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