Seat cover material

[RobJack]

I'm looking to reupholster my seats and don't know where to buy material from. Looking for something modern and hard-wearing and obviously that doesn't mind getting wet. Anyone re done their seats at all that can recommend a material supplier

[Orwell boy]

Go on ebay and put into search "Silvertex " there is a guy selling in the birmingham area very reasonable price for what is a premium product !

[RobJack]

Thank you

[treerat]

I used tri laminate on mine from a local dry suit manufacturer. Worked great.

Polar Bears in Barnstable supplied it for me.

[paintman]

Any amount of marine/boat fabric on ebay BUT ask the seller if it's waterproof & suitable for outdoor use.
Some stuff sold as marine/boat fabric is fine for inside but not exposed to all weathers.

[RobJack]

Cheers for the replies everyone. Got a starting point

[Peter_C]

The first thing you will need is a walking foot sewing machine. Making cushions is not a beginner undertaking. I got serious help from a friend for how to pattern and get the tension/sizing close to correct. Thinner, meaning cheaper material, often gets loose spots and bunches up. A thicker material is the way to go. Make sure to use UV proof thread, like a polyester, and at least a #18 needle round tip.

New cushion material is often needed, along with new plywood seat bases.

This is just 50mil from Sailrite. There are a ton of marine fabrics available, but in the US Sailrite is one of the better quality suppliers for materials. If you poke around the website they have a ton of info on materials, and even awesome Youtube vids showing how to make lots of boat parts.
https://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Mar...ckness/50-mils

[RobJack]

Thanks Peter.
I have the services of a retired upholsterer who will do the job I just need to source the material.

[User name]

Originally Posted by Peter_C

The first thing you will need is a walking foot sewing machine. Making cushions is not a beginner undertaking. I got serious help from a friend for how to pattern and get the tension/sizing close to correct. Thinner, meaning cheaper material, often gets loose spots and bunches up. A thicker material is the way to go. Make sure to use UV proof thread, like a polyester, and at least a #18 needle round tip.

New cushion material is often needed, along with new plywood seat bases.

This is just 50mil from Sailrite. There are a ton of marine fabrics available, but in the US Sailrite is one of the better quality suppliers for materials. If you poke around the website they have a ton of info on materials, and even awesome Youtube vids showing how to make lots of boat parts.
https://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Mar...ckness/50-mils

This guy sews.


Just another little tip that's often overlooked too, the inside will need seam taping so that water doesn't migrate through the stitching/seam. Even the best fabrics will still be porous without it.