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Marine Vinyl is a very versatile material. Most people associate marine vinyl with boats, cars and upholstery, but there are many surprising uses for this extremely durable material. Some people make purses while others make belts. Now let’s focus in on a group of incredibly talented people that are usually ignored or thought of as a bit odd. These super fans love Cosplay and dressing up as their favorite characters. These folks put your typical Halloween costume to shame. These are real artists with real skills and attend events all year round to show off their talent. This group is...

Sewing Marine Vinyl is actually pretty easy. The biggest difference between sewing Marine Vinyl and other fabrics is the thickness. If the fabric is too thick you will need an industrial sewing machine. Our Marine Vinyl Fabric can be used with most regular sewing machines. Here are 3 helpful tips we use to help make sewing marine vinyl easier. Tip #1: There is no right or wrong needle as many people have different preferences. When we asked some marine experts they recommended the following needle sizes.... #16, #17, #18, #21, #22. We would also recommend you use a longer stitch as dense holes...

Some people think Marine Vinyl is popular in only warmer states like Florida and California, but people use Marine Vinyl throughout the United States. Marine Vinyl is most commonly used in outdoor furniture, but many people use it to make purses and other art projects. You often sit on it at bars and restaurants. The most common place you will find Marine Vinyl is within Boat Seats.  This graph shows you where in the US people are searching for Boat Seats.     

So you are here for one of two reasons... You recently got a boat and you want to keep it in great shape or the more likely option is you have some mildew or stained seats and you want to get it clean without damaging your seats. Today is your lucky day as you have come to an expert for advice. Let’s start with prevention. You are probably wondering why outdoor marine grade vinyl would mold in the first place. The vinyl is treated to help prevent mold and mildew. The main characteristic that separates Marine Grade Vinyl and regular...