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Llebroc Industries was recognized with the 2019 Fabrication Excellence Awards for design excellence in marine fabric applications, that took place Jan. 12 at the 2019 Marine Fabricators Conference in Long Beach, CA. Llebroc Industries received an Award of Excellence and an Award of Distinction Interior for its project titledWednesday, December 19, 2018
Help Wanted Seems like there was a canvas shop every few miles along the shore, back in the ’70s through the ’90s. But, something happened in the boat canvas industry beginning in the mid ’90s and the changes — some good, some bad — have taken 20 years to settle out. What’s left is a BIG demand forMonday, September 24, 2018
Century Boats, a classic American boat company established in 1926 and based in Zephyrhills, Fla., today announced that it became the first boat manufacturer to incorporate Sileather™ Marine silicone leather fabric into its full production line for all upholstered pieces across all boat models. As a 100-percent siliconeMonday, May 28, 2018
If you’re seeking shelter on the water, or even just looking to make your boat look and feel new(er) again, a well-designed enclosure will make a difference. A canvas addition consists of many complementary parts: fabric or vinyl (both of which have improved in performance and aesthetics), window technology (also referred to asMonday, May 21, 2018
Cleaning boat canvas and boat windows — sounds simple. Yet, as with everything, there is a back-story. Rest assured I will give you quick answers for cleaning products and methods later in this article, but, for those who like back stories, read on, as I also explain what products not to use when cleaning your boat canvas andTuesday, March 20, 2018
No, it’s not a new form of algae or a strange bug. PFOA is the acronym for Perflurooctanoic Acid, C8HF15O2, which is a chemical used in the production of PTFE for waterproofing canvas and other outdoor fabrics. As the PTFE material breaks down, it releases PFOA into the atmosphere. PFOA has recently been found in theFriday, March 16, 2018
The anticipation for the upcoming boating season is growing, and it won’t be long before chilly days on the lake become warm, sunny ones. As the season gets underway it can be tempting to try to soak up as much sun as possible, but Great Lakes boaters need to be careful about the dangers of too much sun – even in earlyThursday, February 15, 2018
What began as a one-man mobile operation in 1979 has grown to a 35,000 sq. ft. facility with several divisions and one hundred employees. Owner John Bowen began in a men’s clothing store constructing leather products along with the clothing in the tailoring department. His knowledge led him to launch Dockside Canvas and heThursday, April 13, 2017
It’s that time of the year again when dreams of the summer breeze and long lake days are filling heads with great memories from the past and providing a yearning for making new memories! There is something unique about that experience of being on the water with family and friends. The days can’t last long enough. There is
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