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Best fabric for cockpit cover

Printed From: Sailrite Enterprises, Inc.
Category: Canvas Work
Forum Name: Fabric Questions
Forum Discription: Questions about the use and types of fabrics
URL: http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3103
Printed Date: 28 June 2022 at 9:50pm


Topic: Best fabric for cockpit cover
Posted By: geriwann
Subject: Best fabric for cockpit cover
Date Posted: 29 January 2015 at 6:37pm
Hi, I'm getting ready to make a cockpit cover, I have some samples of Sunbrella but they feel thin, are there different weights?


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Posted By: Matt B
Date Posted: 30 January 2015 at 10:19am
Hello,

here is a link to the Marine Grade Sunbrella.  All of these choices are 9.25 oz. per yard.

http://www.sailrite.com/easearch#!-marine-grade-sunbrella&ea_a=Style%3ASolids" rel="nofollow - http://www.sailrite.com/easearch#!-marine-grade-sunbrella&ea_a=Style%3ASolids

If you have any questions about fabric selection, give us a call at 1-800-348-2769.

Have a great day!


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Matt Borden



Sailrite

Posted By: MattGrant
Date Posted: 30 January 2015 at 10:52am
Sunbrella does offer a variety of Sunbrella brand acrylic fabrics. Some are indeed lighter denier constructions. In general these would be what we refer to as "Furniture Fabric" lines. Most of these are about 6 oz. per yard.


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Best Regards,
Matt Grant
Sailrite

Posted By: geriwann
Date Posted: 30 January 2015 at 1:57pm
Thank you

Posted By: wingless
Date Posted: 01 February 2015 at 7:38am

The http://marinefabricatormag.com/repository/6/11599/0711mf_specguide11.pdf" rel="nofollow - 2011 Marine Fabricators Association Marine Fabric Guide documents the important characteristics of marine fabric in tabular format. This is a very handy way to compare different canvas options.



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