Outside of work, Bernard enjoys playing sports, spending time at the beach and coaching youth athletics. Photo: Glen Raven Glen Raven announced the promotion of Andrew Bernard to vice president/general manager of the shade & marine business unit. In this role, Bernard will lead the business unit in delivering short-term results while shaping a strategic [...]

The Batyline Elios® Sling is available in 10 colors and is used in tensioned applications, such as outdoor seating that requires stretched upholstery. Photo: Serge Ferrari Group Serge Ferrari Group’s new iteration of sling seating from its Batyline Elios® line of outdoor upholstery fabrics is high-end, highly durable and easy to clean. Everyday household cleaning [...]

The fabric is designed to store and fabricate easily with minimal fraying or damage, as well as resist puckering when sewn. Photo: Trivantage Trivantage has introduced Hydrofend CVR, a durable, lightweight marine cover fabric for water defense. This gel-coat friendly fabric is built for use on boats, personal watercraft, patio furniture, grills and other outdoor [...]

Tension on the two sides of the zipper tapes will not open the cloth seam, allowing it to better maintain a watertight state. Photo: KEEN The S-type ultra water-resistant zipper by KEEN has a stronger resistance to tension as well as water. It is suitable for thicker fabrics and can be used for products with [...]

Exhibitor feedback echoed sales trends across winter boat shows this year, with several exhibitors reporting stronger year-over-year sales and quality traffic. Photo: NMMA The 2025 Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive Insurance®, capped off winter boat show season during the first weekend of March, attracting more than 32,000 attendees to exhibitor displays [...]

Photo: Iosso Premium Seam Sealer from Iosso adds an invisible waterproof barrier with no residue. Use it on stitched areas on natural, synthetic and blended fabrics—without altering the fabric’s color or feel. With the correct seam construction, it’s also effective on vinyl-coated and vinyl laminate materials on boats. The revised formula includes a UV inhibitor [...]