Marine Acrylic Fabric

Solacryl is a 100% acrylic fabric made exclusively by Bainbridge International. It provides the appearance of traditional canvas, but has been specifically manufactured to withstand the rigors of the marine environment.

Choosing Solacryl is not just selecting the leading acrylic marine fabric. It is choosing quality, technical excellence and 25 years of experience to give the best possible protection for your boat.

Why use Solacryl marine acrylic.
Many different materials are available to make covers; canvas, PVC and polyester plus other brands of acrylic fabrics. Your Covermaker has chosen to use Solacryl marine acrylic because, with all factors considered, it is simply the best material for the purpose.

• Woven construction provides a traditional, quality appearance.
• Solution dyed for rich non fade colours and reduced 'crazing' or 'marbelling'.
• Acrylic yarns give excellent UV stability especially compared with polyester products.
• Weather resistant to extremes of temperature. Unlike PVC it will not sweat, stick or crack.
• Rot proof.
• Fungi, bacteria and insect resistant.
• Oil and grease resistant.
• Wide choice of attractive colours.
• Easy to clean.
• Solacryl uncoated combines excellent water repellence with good breathability
• Solacryl coated features a near waterproof resin based coating.
• Solacryl vinyl coated is 100% waterproof.

Three styles of Solacryl marine acrylic are available and your Covermaker will know which to select depending on the type, design and function of your cover.

UNCOATED
Solacryl uncoated features an X27 Pearlguard water resistant finish. It passes a 300mm water column test, but still allows the fabric to ‘breathe’. This is vital in many applications where 100% waterproof products such as PVC will cause warm damp air to be trapped under the cover, causing mildew, mould and corrosion inside your boat. Allowing a more free flow of air avoids this problem. It is ideal for applications such as sail, winch and binnacle covers, covers over self-draining cockpits and it is particularly suitable for wooden boats.

COATED
Solacryl coated has a resin based waterproof coating on one side. This increases the water column test result to 1000mm, yet does not effect the appearance or feel of the finished cover. Solacryl coated is by far the most popular fabric as the resultant cover or awning is almost 100% waterproof, yet retains the beautiful quality and appearance of a traditional cover. Solacryl coated is the ideal material for most marine applications including sprayhoods, biminis and cockpit covers.

VINYL COATED
A heavy interior coating of vinyl makes this fabric ideal for applications where the fabric must be 100% waterproof and internal appearance and fabric weight are secondary factors.

Caring for your Solacryl Cover
Solacryl marine acrylics have been specifically designed for use in marine covers and awnings and will provide many years of service and protection to your boat. Following these simple guidelines will prolong their appearance.

• Clean regularly to prevent dirt becoming embedded in the fabric.
• Loose dirt can simply be brushed off.
• For more intensive cleaning hose down and clean with warm water and a natural soap solution. Rinse thoroughly.
• Covers should be clean and dry before winter storage.

CAUTION!

• Do not use detergents or chlorine solutions as these can damage the water-repellent coatings.
• Do not iron, tumble dry or subject fabric to extreme heat.

Bainbridge quality
80 years experience in the marine industry tells us that only top quality fabrics and hardware are good enough to withstand the rigors of this harsh environment. We also supply all the hardware needed to make a cover or awning, such as window material, zips, thread and webbing.

Your Covermaker knows that the combination Solacryl by Bainbridge is your guarantee of quality.