All Entries | 2023

Flexible printability
Keyston Bros.  |  keystonbros.com  |  +1 954 462 0707

Made in the USA, Coolshade fabric has a wick-resistant scrim and accepts many types of graphics and solvent-based inks and is incredibly weldable. Coolshade has exceptional dimensional stability coupled with a high tensile and tear strength and a wide color range with customization options. Meets all flame specs including CSFM Title 19, NFPA 701 and ASTM E84-81A. Available in 22 colors.

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Coated on both sides
Manart-Hirsch  |  manart-hirsch.com  |  800 626 2783

At 72 inches wide, Pantex® by Manart-Hirsch is coated on both sides, making patterning easier for the end user. Coating both sides prevents bleed-through and allows use of both sides of the material. Because it is cross-woven, Pantex offers almost zero stretch and is structurally stable, maintaining consistency from pattern to finished product.

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Soft feel fabric
Marine Vinyl Fabric  |  marinevinylfabric.com  |  +1 312 300 6737

Flexa Marine Vinyl Fabric is designed for boat and auto upholstery, banners, crafts and bags. Offers great printability and has a great soft hand feel while supplying a quality high-end product with easy online ordering.

 

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Tough UV protection
Marlen Textiles  |  marlentextiles.com  |  +1 573 237 4444

Top Gun Vision provides UV protection while allowing some light through. Blocking almost 92% of UV rays, it is ideal for those wanting shade protection with the ability to see out. Top Gun Vision provides tear strength, dimensional stability and abrasion resistance. All the performance characteristics associated with standard Top Gun but with holes that allow some visibility, providing a unique solution from a versatile product. 

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Eco-friendly fabric
Mehler Texnologies  |  mehler-texnologies.com  |  +1 330 466 8635

Polymar® 8556 ECO CF is a new eco-friendly, heavy duty fabric with 20% recycled raw materials in the coating compound alone. In addition, the base fabric is made of 100% P-PES yarns resulting in a heavy-duty, durable tarp and side curtain fabric made with more than 50% recycled raw materials.

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Handles harsh climates
Mermet USA  |  mermetusa.com  |  866 902 9647

The Outdoor Solar Screen Collection is engineered to perform in the harshest climates, for the widest retractable solar screens, roller shades and zipper systems. Built for residential and commercial applications, motorized and manual systems. Offered in both a basket weave pattern and a decorative diagonal line texture twill weave pattern.

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Yachting protection
Miami Corporation   |  miamicorp.com  |  800 543 0448

MarineTyte® Banyan was developed to withstand even the harshest nautical environments while providing complete protection. This commercial-grade composite PVC can be used for cockpit enclosures, bimini tops, sprayhoods, equipment covers and more. It provides strength, cleanability, UV protection and a 10-year warranty.

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Tough military fabrics
MMI Textiles  |  mmitextiles.com  |  +1 440 899 8050

The SAM Laminations line features SAM1®/SAM2® stretch woven fabrics laminated to the EcoThriv® Willow grid fleece or a polyester/spandex solid fleece. These fabrics are perfect for making softshell garments and accessories. Made in the USA and Berry compliant.

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Tough military fabrics
MMI Textiles  |  mmitextiles.com  |  +1 440 899 8050

The SAM Stretch Wovens Adventure Line is designed for a variety of outdoor apparel end uses including (but not limited to) pants, jackets and liners. These made in the USA and Berry-compliant fabrics are various mixes of nylon or polyester and spandex. Those with nylon offer the excellent inherent abrasion resistance of nylon.

 

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Tough military fabrics
MMI Textiles  |  mmitextiles.com  |  +1 440 899 8050

Through a partnership with Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics, Printed Narrow TACTWEAR™ HANK will be single-side printed in licensed MultiCam® Classic and MultiCam® Black patterns and offered in 4.25-inch wide rolls. Available in weights of 18 or 35 ounces, TACTWEAR HANK is designed to meet the needs of war fighters, first responders, homeland security and special operations. This made in the USA/Berry-compliant material has excellent abrasion resistance and is flexible, flame resistant, waterproof and laser cuttable.

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Lasting durability
Morito Scovill Americas DOT®  |  scovill.com  |  +1 706 754 0565

Constructed of heavy-duty materials, DOT® Grommets & Washers are designed to provide reliable hole reinforcement. These high-quality grommets and washers conform to stringent commercial specifications. Morito Scovill Americas DOT also offers a wide range of setting options to meet customers’ unique requirements.

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Interior/Exterior seating
OMNOVA Solutions  |  omnova.com  |  +1 216 682 7000

Nautolex PuraSoft is a silicone product for seating for interior and exteriors of a boat or any other marine setting. Made from 100% silicone with a 100% polyester double-knit backing, allowing better recovery and four-way stretch for easier upholstering. The backing improvements mean there will be less sewing and fabrication issues during the production process as well as less ripping and tearing in the field.

 

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Beautiful and breathable
PAIHO  |  paiho-usa.com  |  800 328 4747

PAIHO’s digital Woven Jacquard Fabric has the capability to achieve exquisite patterns and various effects through a weaving machine that can weave up to 12 colors and 168 stock yarns for fast sampling. With a wide variety of textile products, there is an abundance of yarns and colors to choose from.

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Beautiful and breathable
PAIHO  |  paiho-usa.com  |  800 328 4747

Spacer Mesh, AKA “sandwich” mesh, is offered as a double-layer or single-layer mesh. It is lightweight and breathable and can be personalized by color, texture and thickness to create a 3D effect. PAIHO spacer mesh can achieve various style changes according to customer design preferences.

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Safety meets durability
Recasens USA LLC  |  recasensusa.com  |  +1 610 667 1691

Recsystem® FR Is the first 100% modified acrylic awning fabric woven out of inherently fire-retardant fibers in a 9 oz. awning construction that is enhanced with a nearly invisible and virtually waterproof 1 oz. translucent back coating. Recsystem FR passes NFPA 701, California State Fire Marshal Title 19 and CPAI 84. With the propriety and nearly invisible back coating, Recsystem FR is virtually waterproof when properly installed; will not fray when knife or scissor cut; and will weld with most awning welding tapes to make fabrication easy, efficient and cost effective.

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Nontoxic and lightweight
Renegade Plastics  |  renegadeplastics.com  |  +1 720 263 0022 

Renegade fabrics like Renegade PPI-370 are a 30%–40% lighter-weight alternative to PVC-coated and laminated fabrics and are free of additives like plasticizers and heavy metals. Nontoxic and recyclable, with UV and chemical resistance, these fabrics allow fabricators to offer a more sustainable and differentiated product to their customers.

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Reducing temperatures
Rex Pegg Fabrics  |  rexpeggfabrics.com  |  800 933 3232

Breeze Permacool® technology reduces the temperature of upholstery by up to 26 degrees when compared to regular vinyl-coated fabrics. The heat from the sun can cause dark surfaces to reach high temperatures, especially on very sunny days. Designed for marine, outdoor and stadium seating, golf carts and many other applications.

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Reducing temperatures
Rex Pegg Fabrics  |  rexpeggfabrics.com  |  800 933 3232

SolarFix® is a PTFE marine- and awning-grade thread guaranteed for the usable life of the material. It is a 2000 denier thread with a break strength of approximately 15 pounds and is resistant to UV rays and airborne chemicals. Designed for awnings, tents, boat covers, marine upholstery plus many more applications.

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Flexible windows
Robeco  |  robecoinc.com  |  +1 516 248 1521

GlassClear® SR transparent vinyl creates clear, flexible windows for marine applications and can also be used for recreation vehicles, tents and awnings. With a single-ply, superior clarity, scratch-resistant coating on both sides, it’s supplied on rolls, reducing material waste and saving time and money.

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Unique wax coating
Sailrite  |  sailrite.com  |  800 348 2769

DuraWax is a heavy-duty waxed canvas leather alternative for hobbyists, bag makers, leatherworkers and more. The waxed coating ages nicely to give the fabric a unique, worn-in look the more the fabric is handled and used. 

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