Sunbrella, Phifertex, Batyline, Stamoid, Spradling, Silvertex — which is right for you?
A side-by-side guide to the six material systems we specify in our Singapore atelier. Compare by use — indoor salon, sheltered outdoor, full-sun UV decks, or marina / saltwater — and we'll quote the spec that lasts longest for your project.
Use-case compatibility matrix
Filled rings indicate fit for each environment. Best fitRecommendedWorkableNot recommended
| Material | Indoor / salon | Sheltered outdoor | Full-sun / UV exposed | Marina / saltwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sunbrella Solution-dyed acrylic canvas | Recommended Great for indoor scatter cushions | Best fit Default for covered patios | Best fit 5–10 yr UV life in equatorial sun | Best fit Saltwater & mildew resistant |
Phifertex Woven vinyl-coated polyester sling | Workable Possible but reads as outdoor | Best fit Pool decks, club terraces | Best fit UV-stable PVC coating | Recommended Rinses clean of salt |
Batyline Micro-perforated PVC-coated mesh sling | Workable Reads outdoor — designer choice only | Best fit Premium sling for exposed decks | Best fit Excellent UV & dimensional stability | Best fit Salt-tolerant, dries within minutes |
Stamoid PVC-coated marine canvas | Not recommended Wrong aesthetic for interior | Best fit Protection covers & shelters | Best fit Top-tier UV and waterproofing | Best fit Industry standard for boat covers |
Spradling Marine & contract upholstery vinyl | Best fit Salon, lounge, hospitality | Best fit Sun pads & exterior seating | Recommended UV-stable; rotate colours for darkest sun | Recommended Salt-tolerant; rinse periodically |
Silvertex Antimicrobial marine vinyl (Spradling) | Best fit Charter interiors, wellness rooms | Best fit Antimicrobial outdoor seating | Recommended UV-stable in Singapore exposure | Best fit Salt + microbial resistant |
Material profiles
Sunbrella
Solution-dyed acrylic canvasThe benchmark soft canvas for cushions, pillows, biminis and shades. Soft hand, deep colour library, longest UV life in its class.
- Composition
- 100% solution-dyed acrylic
- Hand / feel
- Soft, fabric-like, breathable
- Best for
- Cushions & pillows · Bimini / sprayhood tops · Sun-deck shades
- Avoid
- Heavy abrasion seating with daily sliding wear
- Hardware
- YKK marine zips · Tenara PTFE thread
Phifertex
Woven vinyl-coated polyester slingHospitality-grade sling for patio chairs and sun loungers. Easy-clean, dimensionally stable, deep pattern library.
- Composition
- Vinyl-coated polyester yarn, open weave
- Hand / feel
- Firm, breathable, water passes through
- Best for
- Sling chairs · Sun loungers · Dining chair slings
- Avoid
- Padded interior seating — it's a sling, not upholstery
- Hardware
- Marine welt cord · stainless rod pockets
Batyline
Micro-perforated PVC-coated mesh slingSerge Ferrari's designer mesh — high tenacity, dimensionally stable, fast-drying. The specification of luxury outdoor brands.
- Composition
- High-tenacity polyester core, PVC coating
- Hand / feel
- Taut, smooth, fast-draining
- Best for
- Designer sling furniture · Yacht aft-deck loungers · Rooftop seating
- Avoid
- Cushion covers — it's a sling membrane
- Hardware
- Heat-welded seams · stainless hardware
Stamoid
PVC-coated marine canvasFerrari's benchmark waterproof canvas for boat covers, biminis and sofa protection covers. Fully waterproof, scrubable, mildew-resistant.
- Composition
- PVC-coated polyester base
- Hand / feel
- Smooth, waterproof, slightly stiff
- Best for
- Boat covers · Bimini & sprayhood · Sofa protection covers
- Avoid
- Indoor upholstery — too technical a hand
- Hardware
- YKK marine zips · Tenax / Pull-the-Dot · plastic track
Spradling
Marine & contract upholstery vinylCoated vinyl upholstery for yacht helm seats, salon banquettes, sun pads and hospitality booths. Built for UV, salt and high-traffic abrasion.
- Composition
- PVC / polyurethane on knit backing
- Hand / feel
- Soft leather-like hand, wipe-clean
- Best for
- Helm & salon seating · Sun pads · Hospitality banquettes
- Avoid
- Sling frames — it's upholstery, not a membrane
- Hardware
- Tenara UV thread · YKK marine zips
Silvertex
Antimicrobial marine vinyl (Spradling)Silver-ion antimicrobial vinyl — the spec of choice for charter interiors, dayboat helm seats and spa/wellness decks.
- Composition
- PVC with silver-ion antimicrobial finish
- Hand / feel
- Soft hand with metallic / pearl finishes
- Best for
- Charter & dayboat helm · Spa & wellness decks · Outdoor sofas
- Avoid
- Architectural shade structures — it's seating vinyl
- Hardware
- Tenara UV thread · YKK marine zips
Choosing between systems.
- What's the difference between Sunbrella and Stamoid?
- Sunbrella is solution-dyed acrylic canvas — soft, breathable, ideal for cushions and shades. Stamoid is PVC-coated polyester — fully waterproof, scrubable, the right choice for boat covers and sofa protection covers.
- Phifertex or Batyline for my sling chairs?
- Phifertex is the hospitality default — deep pattern library, hard-wearing, easy-clean. Batyline is the designer mesh — micro-perforated, dimensionally stable, fast-drying. Pick Batyline for European designer frames and superyacht aft-decks; Phifertex for pool decks and club terraces.
- Spradling vs Silvertex for yacht interior seating?
- Both are Spradling. Choose Silvertex when antimicrobial performance matters — charter yachts, spa decks, wellness rooms. Choose standard Spradling marine vinyl ranges (SoftSide, Whisper) for everything else.
- Which fabric handles Singapore's UV and marina salt best?
- For soft canvas: Sunbrella. For sling: Phifertex or Batyline. For boat covers: Stamoid. For seating: Spradling or Silvertex. All six are specified daily in our Singapore atelier for equatorial UV and saltwater conditions.