Dinghy Chaps

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   Hi guys, I am planning to make Dinghy Chaps. I have downloaded your instructions and have looked at several other on line instructions. I am planning to order Sunbrella fabric. 

But I have a question about the abrasion-resistant fabric. 

I am wondering what the pros and cons are of choosing Naugahyde Universal over Shelter-Rite. I like the color options that Naugahyde gives me (like Teal or Deep Violet) more so than Shelter-Rite. They both seem to have very similar properties. We will be living aboard and traveling in the Caribbean. 

Thanks for your help.    

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Linda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 08 February 2009 Location: Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 36	Quote Reply Topic: Dinghy Chaps Posted: 21 October 2009 at 5:40pm
	Hi guys, I am planning to make Dinghy Chaps. I have downloaded your instructions and have looked at several other on line instructions. I am planning to order Sunbrella fabric. But I have a question about the abrasion-resistant fabric. I am wondering what the pros and cons are of choosing Naugahyde Universal over Shelter-Rite. I like the color options that Naugahyde gives me (like Teal or Deep Violet) more so than Shelter-Rite. They both seem to have very similar properties. We will be living aboard and traveling in the Caribbean. Thanks for your help.
	Linda *Please visit our blog: http://sailblogs.com/member/troubadour52993/

jim grant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Sailrite Employee - Expert Joined: 25 July 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 69	Quote Reply Posted: 22 October 2009 at 10:49am
	The "double rub" count for Naugahyde is excellent (which means that it has excellent abrasion resistance). Shelter-Rite is "tougher" but probably not much better at resisting abrasion. So I would not hesitate to use the Naugahyde in this application.
	Jim Grant