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Pearson Boats - Common Systems => Sails and Canvas => Topic started by: dooley1 on December 04, 2012, 10:29:06 AM

Title: Upholstery fabric for interior cushions
Post by: dooley1 on December 04, 2012, 10:29:06 AM

I had posted (somewhere) a few months ago, looking for the # of yards of fabric required to re-upholster all of the interior cushions.  I gave all of my cushions to my guy and he is telling me about 24 yards.  I'll let you know how accurate in a few weeks.

I'm trying to decide on a fabric.  Many say that Sunbrella is over-priced and over-rated.  I've got samples of duck canvas, nylon, acrylic and polyester.  Kind of leaning towards polyester since I hear that it resists water and fading well.  Any other experiences??

Title: Re: Upholstery fabric for interior cushions
Post by: rbrtfeld on May 10, 2013, 03:49:19 PM

Anyone needing fabrics for the interior cushions should try this site. They were awesome. I found a Brisa leather product that is normally $80 per yard for $16 per yard. the finished cushions are very nice. They have other fabrics as well for pennies on the dollar of you would normally pay. Good luck.

http://www.newtoto.com/vinyl-fabrics-large-stock.html

Title: Re: Upholstery fabric for interior cushions
Post by: selene on May 10, 2013, 08:24:14 PM

Sunbrella is great for outdoor use - yes, it is expensive, but it doesn't rot in the sunshine like many fabrics would, and is strong and long-lasting.

Personally I would not use it for interior cushions.  It would be an unnecessarily expensive choice for interior cushions (not a lot of UV down below), and I personally find it rough/coarse compared to other choices.

Thanks for the offer to let us know how many yards are required - it's one of those numbers which it would be great to have tucked away for future use.

Title: Re: Upholstery fabric for interior cushions
Post by: rbrtfeld on August 06, 2013, 11:19:41 PM

I was looking thru the 323 web site and noticed a reply I sent a while back regarding fabric replacement.  At newToto.com there a fabric called Leguno that sells for over 80 per yard is available for 21 per yard.  A great deal and they have over a hundred yards.  I found Brisa leather on this site for my 323 and it was awesome. Good luck.

Title: Re: Upholstery fabric for interior cushions
Post by: Carolina Dog on October 07, 2013, 10:12:12 PM

Thought I would weigh in since I just did Lucky Dogs cushions. My wife chose Sunbrella. 25 yards from Sail Rite. Best price hands down. After she got them back from the upholsterer I treated them with 303 fabric guard. Crazy expensive stuff so buy a gallon and crank up the low pressure bug sprayer. I expect these cushions to outlast me. We'll see!   :)

Marcus of Lucky Dog

Title: Re: Upholstery fabric website update
Post by: mjscottinnc on October 16, 2015, 11:03:12 AM

toto website has changed from what was posted a few years ago. It is totofabrics.com now

Title: Re: Upholstery fabric for interior cushions
Post by: Bill1188 on October 16, 2015, 05:32:29 PM

And with 303 Fabric Guard in mind, anyone find a reasonable replacement?