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Trends in Marine Style
The push and pull of tradition and fashion keep fabrics and fabricators in touch with customers.
The first quarter of each year is rife with predictions. Will the clothing color trends you see in Sunday newspaper advertisements appear in your customers boats? Maybe.
Has technology responded to boat owners needs and desires? Of course. Do you influence what happens in fabric mills? Definitely. Both manufacturers and fabricators pull out their crystal balls and read the interplay of fabric, technology, design, and economics to prepare for the beginning of each season.
From IFAI's Specialty Fabrics Review magazine. Read the full article. 
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Fibers: | Outlast Outlast Technologies |
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Fabrics: | Outlast Outlast Technologies |
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Leather: | Armor-Tan Pittards |
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Yarns: | Outlast Outlast Technologies |
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Technology: | Teflon DuPont |
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Insulation: | Outlast Outlast Technologies |
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