Boat Seat Fabrics And Textiles Explained
Boat seats are an important part of your vessel
, whether you use it for fishing, sunbathing, leisure, or to transport your friends out for a picnic in the middle of a lake.Upholstery is the most obvious constituent element of boat seat materials, but other parts, such as the rigid framing structure, should not be overlooked either. Not only will the regular upkeep of your seating ensure that its quality is maintained, it will also make sure that the looks of your boat or yacht are maintained.
Faded or bent seats, or seats showing a lot of wear and tear, are not only eyesores but they will also result in lowering the appeal and value of the boat. And they will ultimately be more expensive due to higher care requirements.
There are different materials used for the skeleton - the most common ones are fiberglass, steel, anodized aluminum, or different kinds of wood (mostly marine plywood with stainless staples, and sometimes solid wood for custom seats intended to match the fittings of vintage boats).
Fiberglass and steel are very common materials. When buying steel-based seats, you need to make sure that it's stainless to avoid rust and resulting ugly stains. Marine plywood is used for less expensive seating - make sure that the material has been pressure treated if you buy this kind of seat.
As for the upholstery, please note that not all boat seats are entirely upholstered. Some are, some are covered with foam-based material that is glued to the base, while others come in a hard-seating combination of wood and steel.
Hard seats, as well as other kinds of seats, often come accessorized with boat cushions for better comfort. Different fabrics are available for both upholstery and cushions, mostly depending on whether its use will be in-cabin or outside the cabin.
Boat seats that are intended for on-deck use must be proofed against environmental hazards such as light from the sun and wind. Marine grade vinyl is often used for boat seat upholstery, although there are other possibilities.
Heavy duty waterproof fabrics, nylon and leather can be viable alternatives, especially on high end boats. In the cabin of a boat, fabrics and leather are more common.
Boat seat materials need to be hard wearing and sturdy. Most custom boat seat manufacturers will be more than happy to help a client to find the best material for his and his boats' needs.
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