With the boating season kicking off at the end of April and eager seafaring souls ready to return to the enchanting waters that call, there’s no time like the present to start looking at your boating needs and tending to them accordingly. From adding or replacing marine toppers and cushions, to the proper selection of fabric for marine window shades, awnings and covers, determining the best application for your project can be overwhelming. To make the process a little easier and get you off to the right start, here are 3 must have marine fabrics to make your next boat project a success!
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Van-Lifers, Full-Timers and Faux Leather
With more and more people taking to ‘van-lifing‘ throughout the year and ‘full-timing‘ in their RV’s, so comes an increase in DIY upholstery projects. And whether taking to the road to get rid of the cold or to simply experience life on another frequency, when it comes to outfitting and personalizing an RV / van for resiliency, never underestimate the power faux leather / vinyl upholstery has to add a touch of individuality and comfort in a way that is completely transformational!
Get DIY Creative With Clear Vinyl
When it comes to working with clear vinyl, J&O Fabric’s has the scoop on how to maximize its creative use. From its traditional application as window insulation, table coverings, and puzzle protectors, to more fashionable uses as accented fashion pumps, transparent bags and cute rain capes, clear vinyl can offer diverse DIY options with minimal effort and construction.
Ranging from 4 – 60 gauge, the higher the number, the thicker the clear vinyl. All the gauges are waterproof, durable, and can withstand very hot and cold temperatures. Clear vinyl also provides some UV protection and is non-yellowing.
How To Care For Your Beloved Vinyl
Whether its a Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyurethane (PU), Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO), Silicone, or another application, to protect your investment and get the longest possible use out of your vinyl / faux leather fabric, it is important to follow the proper cleaning instructions. But before we go into those, lets take a quick look at the difference between each.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is a commodity resin with unsurpassed physical characteristics used for many purposes such as pipe, blood bags, wire cables and upholstery.
J&O Fabrics Outdoor Fabric Guide
With the summer season officially here, time to put procrastinating aside and start pulling out those patio cushions, polishing up table tops and dusting off umbrellas in preparation for outdoor entertaining, fun in the sun, or simply relaxing poolside in the shade.
For many, this process will look more like an arduous chore rather than a easy task as the winter hibernation season seemed to drag on forever. And if your beautiful cushions weren’t packed up properly, you could be in store for some cleaning and revamping ahead of you. Worse case scenario, you’ll find yourself tossing the old for the new…. DIY or BUY style. Best case, with a little help from J&O fabrics, you’ll find just the right tips, tricks and fabulous fabrics to make your dreams of your backyard living space come true!
Connecticut Huskies Win NCAA 60-54 Over Kentucky Wildcats
When the final buzzer rang at the end of the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium last night, it was the Connecticut Huskies 60-Kentucky Wildcats 54, a win that would earn UCONN’s fourth NCAA title and Connecticut’s Shabazz Napier, his second All-American title. In a game featuring the highest combined seeds in the history of the national championship game, the Wildcats were looking for their ninth NCAA title, instead they lost for the fourth time. UConn is now 4-0 in championship games.
Picnic Prints!
Now that the weather is warm it is time to fire up the grill and pack up the picnic basket. Eating outdoors at a park or by a lake this time of year is so refreshing. You just can’t beat the beautiful weather, not to mention having a place for the kids to run off all their energy. It’s not hard to see why picnics are such an iconic summer activity.
After years of use, spills and stains it’s probably about time to update your linens and blankets. We carry a great selection of prints that are perfect for your next picnic, including some classy outdoor fabric!
15% Discount on NFL Fabric Fleece, Flannel And Snuggies
Make the sports fan in your life’s holiday a little brighter with a gift that incorporates our NFL Fabric. From now until December 7th J&O is running a special on all of our NFL fleece, flannel, and Snuggies. Now is your chance to shop and get 15% off your favorite team’s fabric! Check out some of your choices below.
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J&O Fabrics: 3rd Annual Most Creative Handcrafted Halloween Costume Contest
If there is one thing that being in the fabric industry for over 45 years has shown us, it’s that despite the change of seasons and passing of generations, Halloween is one of those celebrated holidays that continues to beckon the creative imagination and stirring a parade of popular tv and movie characters, ghoulish monsters, funny faces and exotic personalities hidden behind extravagant costumes to take to the streets each time Oct 31st comes around. With this little known fact in mind, we at J&O fabric store vow to continue to play our part in conjuring the creativity of our customers with not only awesome fabric, but the opportunity to get it for free just in time for the festive parties! From scary looking Halloween themed novelty prints and fancy dress fabrics, to versatile felts and funky retro’s, bringing the bizarre into existence is just a click away! And what better way to showcase them than thru our 3rd Annual Most Creative Handcrafted Halloween Costume Contest!
Ask Netfah: Food Safe Fabrics for Reusable Sandwich Bags
Dear Netfah,
I am working on reusable bags for my kids and Xmas gifts, but heard a lot of the nylon, PUL (polyurethane) fabric and other stuff are not food safe. Any sugestions for ‘food safe’ fabrics or alternatives for my project?
Thank You
Leilane
Dear Leilane,