I was told it was to protect against moisture, and that it was used b/c it was cheaper than upholstery fabric. Anyway, when I ripped off the old covers it was only the vinyl that had mildew, I'd assumed it was b/c the vinyl wasn't breatheable. I need to decide what and how much fabric to buy and was hoping others would have suggestions on this. I'm not to keen on vinyl now after seeing all the mildew on it. Thanks
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So I have just finished cutting new foam (wore out the 70's turkey knife-need to replace for thanksgiving) and am shopping for someone to re-upholster. I was originally going to go with denim to go with the yellow interior, but have been advised against cotton, so I'm now shopping for proper fabric. I am wondering what the deal is with the vinyl on the bottoms. I was told it was to protect against moisture, and that it was used b/c it was cheaper than upholstery fabric. Anyway, when I ripped off the old covers it was only the vinyl that had mildew, I'd assumed it was b/c the vinyl wasn't breatheable. I need to decide what and how much fabric to buy and was hoping others would have suggestions on this. I'm not to keen on vinyl now after seeing all the mildew on it. Thanks
I was told it was to protect against moisture, and that it was used b/c it was cheaper than upholstery fabric. Anyway, when I ripped off the old covers it was only the vinyl that had mildew, I'd assumed it was b/c the vinyl wasn't breatheable. I need to decide what and how much fabric to buy and was hoping others would have suggestions on this. I'm not to keen on vinyl now after seeing all the mildew on it. Thanks
Call Harts Upholstery over in Abby. They do EGGsellent work and usually very open with advice too.
QUOTE (cyndi H @ Sep 27 2006, 12:45 PM) 
I was originally going to go with denim to go with the yellow interior, but have been advised against cotton, so I'm now shopping for proper fabric.
Why?I reupholstered my first trailer (a Compact Junior) completely in Denim, which I treated with a scotchguard liquid from Adventure 16 camping outfitters.
The new owners are still enjoying it, after owning it for 2 years.
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