Interior fabric

[Drivewayboater2]

Hey all…. Looking for advise on the best fabric to use for the interior cabin cushions. Has anyone tried outdoor fabric? I’m in the process of redoing bar stools and when I was searching for fabric on line I came across “ outdoor fabric” Curious if anyone has tried using this type of material. Any thoughts/ help would be appreciated.

 

[Scott Danforth]

generally marine interior fabric meets the same anti-microbial requirements of outdoor fabric. however doesn't have the UV stability of outdoor fabric.

sunbrella is one of the many marine upholstery companies

 

[Drivewayboater2]

Thanks Scott… good point on the UV. Looking at the cost of true marine fabric vs. outdoor fabric I’m inclined to save a few dollars.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... I've done the interior of a couple of boats, usin' salvaged sunbrella from other boats,.....
It's great stuff that wears extremely well,.....

 

[Horigan]

Crypton is another good fabric for interiors.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Thanks Scott… good point on the UV. Looking at the cost of true marine fabric vs. outdoor fabric I’m inclined to save a few dollars.

remember, marine fabrics range in cost from the low end of $5 per yard to the upper end of $100 per yard. Sunbrela is a good material in the $15/yd range. upholstry is where you want to buy good fabric so you dont have to redo the job again.