How to Choose the Best Vinyl Fabric for Your Application?
How to Choose the Best Vinyl Fabric for Your Application?
With all the vinyl fabric available it can be difficult to make a decision as to which vinyl grade is suitable and appropriate for your project. First, narrow down your search by placing the category your project falls under. For example, if you are looking to reupholster the fabric in your boat…you would search for vinyl fabrics used in the marine industry. Secondly, you may inquire with the upholsterer or manufacturer who will be actually sewing your project for you. They can provide professional knowledge of the fabric that best suits your needs as well as providing you with the yardage requirement needed when placing your order. Lastly, request samples of the fabric when you have narrowed down your search. This is extremely helpful in choosing the appropriate weight, feel and texture of the material, as well as the appropriate color palate for your application.
Why is Vinyl So Attractive?
Vinyl has been a mainstream textile product for many years due to its durability, variety of colors to choose from as well as its ease of cleaning and care. Over the years vinyl technology has developed different grades of vinyl material including different textures and colors. – allowing vinyl products to be used most anywhere: in the home, office, boat or car! As well, hospitals, veterinary offices, physicians offices are other popular locations you will find vinyl fabrics. The material can be easily wiped down and disinfected; the frequency of cleaning will not harm the material as long is it is cleaned properly.
Vinyl fabrics are also a more affordable option for customers looking for the strongest fabric available. It is also a great substitute to genuine leather products as it is similar in overall appearance, but at a much lower price per yard.
There are different grades of vinyl fabric available allowing its use to extend beyond standard industry upholstery fabrics. Vinyl fabric grades come in marine vinyl; automotive vinyl; decorative vinyl; foam backed vinyl, pleated vinyl, mesh vinyl; as well as, transparent or clear vinyl.
Decorative Marine upholstery fabric is the most popular selection of consumers today as it is available in a large variety of colors and textures. It is more of affordable than other upholstery fabrics and is easy to clean. With an impressive life expectancy most manufacturers will choose vinyl over other fabrics as its durability is unprecedented within the fabric industry.
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