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Vinyl Fabric • Naugahyde • Automotive Vinyl

Vinyl Fabric

Vinyl Comparison Chart

Recommended Enviroment - Indoor / Outdoor / Both
Flame Retardant - M=Meets or E=Exceeds California 117 MVSS302
Vinyl Fabric Weight Per Square Yard (Ounces)
Vinyl Fabric Weight Per Running Yard
UV Stabilized Pigments - Fade Resistance
Abrasion Resistance - E=Excellent G=Good F=Fair
Stain Resistance
Vinyl Fabric Width in Inches
Mildew Resistance
Cold Crack
-10°
Y
54
Y
G
Y
26.8
18
E
B
Chamea   -20°
Y
54
Y
E
Y
26
18
E
B
-20°
Y
54
Y
G
Y
33.1
22.2
M
O
-35°
Y
54
Y
F
Y
46.2
30
M
O
-10°
Y
54
Y
G
Y
26.7
17.9
M
I
-10°
Y
54
Y
G
Y
30.4
20.4
E
O
-20°
Y
54
Y
E
Y
37.7
25.3
E
I
-20°
Y
54
Y
G
Y
36
24.1
M
O
-10°
N
54
Y
E
Y
28.3
19
M
I
-10°
Y
54
Y
F
Y
26
17.5
M
B
-20°
Y
54
Y
E
Y
28
18.8
E
B
-10°
Y
54
Y
G
Y
25
16.8
M
I
-10°
Y
54
Y
G
Y
39.1
26.5
E
I
-10°
Y
54
Y
G
Y
27.2
18.2
M
I
-20°
N
54
Y
E
Y
36.6
24
M
I

Choosing The Right Vinyl


Abrasion Resistance

Vinyl can generally out perform leather and woven fiber fabrics on both abrasion resistance and durability. However, some vinyls are more abrasion resistant than others.

Anti-Microbial Characteristics

A vinyl with excellent anti-microbial characteristics is one that is easily sterilized and resists the growth of bacterial organisms. Vinyl is very important to healthcare providers.

Backing

What type of backing is best suited for your vinyl project? For instance, foam backed vinyl is often used for marine headliners.

Care

Most vinyl can be easily cleaned with soap and water. Common houseold spray cleaners can be used on most vinyls. We recommend testing your cleaner on a scrap or an inconspicuous area. Check out our cleaning guidelines.

Cold Crack

Is your application likely to be subject to extreme cold? Then you need to pay attention to cold crack resistance. The cold crack rating is the temperature at which the vinyl may become brittle and crack.

 


Fading

Most vinyls are made with UV stabilized pigments. This is of particular importance if your application involves exposure to sunlight.

Ease of Use

Some vinyls are stiffer, some softer. Softer vinyls are usually easier to sew and conform better to projects with many curves or small details.

Flammability

Think of candles, cigarettes and other items that might be exposed to your project. Commercial vinyls are manufactured to meet or exceed federal, state and local fire codes.

Mildew

Is your vinyl project exposed to the elements? Check for mildew resistance.

Stain Resistance

Almost all vinyls are spot and stain resistant. Vinyl will not absorb fluids. Check out our cleaning guidelines.

Surface Texture

What kind of texture are you looking for in your vinyl project? There are many to choose from.