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The story is told of how composer Arnold Schoenberg -renowned for his thorny compositions- wished for his music to be whistled on the street. Similarly, inventors dream of creating products that become a constant part of peoples lives.

Occasionally, when an item or product becomes synoymous with the name it's manufactured under, that name can become a genericized trademark. Despite the best efforts of the companies involved names like Velcro, Google, Clorox, Kleenex, Q-Tip, Band-Aid, and so on have become genericized trademarks. The same has also happened to Naugahyde, a type of vinyl. Not all of our customers may know that naugahyde is simply one manufacturer's name for their vinyl product.

At J&O, you can find a wide range of vinyl -or naugahyde- styles and colors to suit your taste. These wonderful vinyl fabrics are available in textured or smooth finishes. Some are marine grade for use in marine environments, while others are ideal for picnic table covers.

Regardless of the type of vinyl you are looking for, make J&O your primary stop for your vinyl/naugahyde needs.

Retro Blue Marine Grade Vinyl

Indianapolis Colts NFL Vinyl: Field

Patent Leather Vinyl: Red

Alligator Vinyl: Suede Color

Soleil Embroidered Faux Leather: Parchment

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Back in the 80's Punk Rock street fashions were viewed as an expression of personal style and freedom by some, and a desperate cry for attention by others. With their combination of mixed colors, prints, ripped shirts, torn jeans, colorful hair and never ending body adornment, the look was more 'anything goes' than 'haute couture'. It was associated with the rebels of society, social misfits and main stream outcasts. Those who thought outside the box of the matrix found a connection and comradory with the mindset of those who embraced this creative and expressive lifestyle, even if they themselves didn't don the attention getting attire.

Today, with the need for a more frugal and practical spending of income combined with a more open and acceptable society, these once mocked punk looks are not only being recognized for their creative ingenuity and constructive application, but for their fashionable look as well. One look at some of the top designer runways in Milan, Paris, Japan and New York, and you will see how what once was embraced only on the underground scene, has made an impression on the rich and famous as well.

Whether by human force, or by nature, the RE-cycling of life has proven to exist on many different levels....fashion not excluded. What was out, is now in. Only to go out again. Ride the wave while it is here, and let J&O Fabrics be your inspiration with retro designs, novelty prints, patent leather and an assortment of dress fabrics to create that ensemble of looks that bring out the punk rocker in all of us.