Marine – Specialty Fabrics Review

Hydrodynamics at work

Coppins Sea Anchors Ltd. received the Award of Excellence for this project in the Technical Miscellaneous category of the 2016 International Achievement Awards (IAA) competition. Sponsored by the Industrial Fabrics Association International, the program promotes awareness of specialty fabrics used in thousands of products and applications, and recognizes innovation, technical skill and design excellence. To see all of the 2016 IAA winners, visit ifaistaging.wpengine.com/iaa.

Five climates, five approaches

November 1, 2016 | Marine, Markets

Weather and water conditions dictate how regional shops make enclosures for exacting customers. Local geography can define a business. In the case of marine fabrication shops, locality factors into everything from work schedules to choice of materials. Whether the shops are based in the subtropical …

Finding shelter in fabric

May 1, 2016 | Fabric Structures, Marine, Markets

Alaska Structures® Inc. recently completed a contract for 365 new and improved U.S. Air Force Medium Shelter Systems. The United States Air Force (USAF) is no slouch when it comes to providing quality equipment, supplies and shelter for its ranks. The military branch recently invested more than $15…

Innovation on the water

April 1, 2016 | Feature, Marine, Markets

Adding comfort, performance, style and durability to boats, inside and out, through the advantages of the latest marine textiles. Sun and water are the iconic companions of leisure and recreation. (Think lounging on a boat, salty sea spray misting your face, sun warming your skin … ) But if you’…

Full coverage

April 1, 2016 | Marine, Markets

Tips and trends in travel and mooring covers. Every boat owner wants to be on the water as much as possible. Even on shore, however, protection from the elements is crucial. Good mooring and travel covers protect the finish, upholstery and interior/exterior environments of boats. A custom cover ensu…

Sailing the ocean blue

March 1, 2016 | Business, Management, Marine, Markets

Leo Pohlmann, owner and designer of Uncharted Marine Canvas, Gulf Breeze, Fla., has been serving the Gulf Coast’s boat canvas and marine upholstery needs for more than 25 years. Recognized by the Marine Fabricators Association for his achievement in design, Pohlmann’s business objective of provi…

Powering up

September 1, 2015 | Fabric Structures, Feature, Marine, Markets

The demand for inflatables used for shelters, rescue and training is strong and growing, as new applications for a well-known but developing technology attract more attention worldwide. Air is a powerful force. Properly harnessed, it can be completely transformed, becoming an integral player in prod…

Estimating for profit: Where to begin

September 1, 2015 | Business, Feature, Management, Marine, Markets

Understanding the customer’s unique wants and requirements goes to the heart of successful custom projects. Larry Schneider, owner of Homestyle Awning & Upholstery in Bay View, Wis., recently worked on a project that seemed fairly simple—adding screens to a car trailer so the customer could …

A healthy living

September 1, 2015 | Fabric Structures, Marine, Markets, Products

Inflatable products need not be oversized to have a big impact; small can be mighty, especially when it comes to inflatables designed to provide relief on an individual basis, such as those popping up in wellness centers, hospitals, nursing homes and even on clothing racks and in closets. Here’s a…

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