where to get the best fabric?

hcsorrell · #1 (**permalink**) 06-19-2003

Hello everyone. I need to redo all of the interior cushins in our Pearson 365. I want to find a unique fabric that is soft and homey yet will withstand the marine environment. I am also curious about mattresses for the v-birth. Any advise would be great. Thanks!

spartinaSC · #2 (**permalink**) 06-22-2003

I have been researching this for the same project on our southern cross 39. To the best of my new found knowledge Alcantra-Ultrasuede seems to be the most durable,wide variety of colors,softest and of course most expensive.Are you doing the work your self?

hcsorrell · #3 (**permalink**) 06-23-2003

I have definately thought about doing them myself but our friends just got their cushins done for a good price so....
Thanks for the info and I will definately check it out.

hcsorrell · #4 (**permalink**) 07-29-2003

Just to let you know I did end up with the ultra-suede! Thanks for the suggestion!

spartinaSC · #5 (**permalink**) 07-30-2003

Thanks for the feedback are you having the work done if so I would be interested what part of the country are in??? I am having problems getting mine done.

hcsorrell · #6 (**permalink**) 09-06-2003

I am in Charleston, SC. I am using William''s Upholstry located 20 minutes outside of Charleston. It is just a man, his wife & their son who do the work. I found the fabric myself and they are ordering the foam and making the cushions. I should get them back in another week or so and I will let you know how they turn out. If you are nearby and would like their number, let me know. Take care,
Hailey

spartinaSC · #7 (**permalink**) 09-08-2003

My cushions are done I too ordered the fabric easier that way,totaly unrelated my husband and I will be sailing into Charleston SC in or around Columbus day and need to keep the boat there for a week any ideas?? The boat is 42 and draws 5/6 thanks in advance
Heidi

agoodman · #8 (**permalink**) 09-16-2003

where did you find the fabric? I have not had much luck locating the Alcantra-Ultrasuede on the internet.

spartinaSC · #9 (**permalink**) 09-17-2003

Ultrasuede-alcantara can be ordered through toray Inc. 800-633-8870 fax 803-817-3701 the differance between Ultrasuede and Ultasuede-alcantara is alcantara has a backing good luck