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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Great Lakes Boat Top gives us some tips for preparing your boat for the harsh winter season. Avoid unnecessary repair bills this spring with these helpful tips.

tags: Canvas & Upholstery, Winterization

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Make sure you aren't put on a waiting list for a canvas or sailing shop with the help of the Ultrafeed® from Sailrite®. Learn more about why you need this machine in your life for all of your canvas sewing needs!

tags: Canvas & Upholstery, Do It Yourself (DIY)

Friday, May 14, 2021

Great Lakes Boat Top gives a few tips on how to maintain canvas, zippers and fasteners, and vinyl window materials for your boat. Learning to take care of and maintain your canvas is sure to pay off in the long run.

tags: Canvas & Upholstery

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

We know you know keeping your boat protected is of utmost importance. Read about the customization and ease of canvas fitting Great Lakes Boat Top has to offer AND even find a coupon!

tags: Canvas & Upholstery, Spring Commissioning

Sunday, February 7, 2021

Treat your canvas like the work of art it is with the help of Great Lakes Boat Top.

tags: Accessories, Boat Cover, Canvas & Upholstery

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Between needle holes, stretching due to wind and constant exposure to the weather, fabric seams will eventually leak. It's easy to fix this problem with Iosso Seam Sealer. Easily applied, it creates an invisible barrier that seals-out water on boat and RV covers, biminis, awnings, tents, umbrellas and other outdoor gear. Iosso Seam

tags: Canvas & Upholstery, Service & Repair

Monday, March 30, 2020

From cotton duck to modern acrylic textiles, all outdoor fabrics collect stains and eventually begin looking old and tired. Scrubbing with water and mild detergent may remove some of the surface dirt, but organics such as mold, mildew and algae need to be handled differently so they won't grow back. What's needed is biodegradable Mold

tags: Canvas & Upholstery, Cleaners

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

XPS is introducing a new line of care products that have been expertly engineered to extend the life of all types and brands of boats - from aluminum to fiberglass and canvas to vinyl – XPS has developed the right formula. Dealers that carry any BRP brand will be able to use all 21 of these new products providing customers with

tags: Canvas & Upholstery, Cleaners, Polishes & Waxes

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Keeping outdoor fabrics looking good is really easy with a few helpful hints. Whether we’re talking about awnings, boating fabrics, or pop-up camper tops, being outdoor fabrics they all require care to keep them looking good and functioning properly. By following a few simple care instructions, these fabrics will maintain good

by: Marianne Iosso, Iosso Products

tags: Canvas & Upholstery, Cleaners, Do It Yourself (DIY)

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Outdoor textiles have come a long way since cotton duck. But even the most modern, hardwearing technical fabric needs protection against dirt, grime, oil, mildew, bird droppings, and the countless other stains Mother Nature throws its way. Iosso Water Repellent is invisible armor that keeps Sunbrella and other solution-dyed acrylics,

tags: Canvas & Upholstery, Cleaners

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