"Dry Fast" is an Open Cell (reticulated) foam which allows water to drain through quickly—it doesn't stay wet! It is intended for both outdoor and indoor cushions where moisture retention can be a problem. This is not ordinary polyurethane foam. It is quite new and promises much drier boats. It is also formulated with an antibacterial agent.
Choose the 4" thick Dry Fast for sleeping (with a 35 lb compression resistance and a density of 1.8 lbs/cu.ft. this foam does not bottom out). The 70 lb, 2" thick Dry Fast makes for comfortable seating. (NOTE: As foam gets thicker it feels much firmer. A 70 lb, 4-inch thick piece would feel rock hard.)
Simply use and electric kitchen knife to trim the foam to size. Pieces can be glued together to form larger pieces or to reduce waste. This foam is: 2" thick, 72" long, 48" wide.
Watch the video below to see how we use Polyester Batting in our cushions to create a soft, plump cushion.
Foam Dry Fast Open Cell 2" x 48" x 72" is a railroaded pattern
Reduce Seaming with Railroaded Fabric
Most upholstery fabric is 54 inches wide and, if it features a pattern, the pattern is run down the length of the bolt. When upholstering, it generally looks best to run a patterned fabric from the top to the bottom of the piece and from the back to the front. This requires seams every 54 inches on larger pieces like sofas and long boat cushions. Alternatively, a Railroaded fabric pattern can be used to eliminated unwanted seams. The patterns in Railroaded Sunbrellas run across their widths. This makes Railroaded Sunbrella perfect for these longer projects.
In this illustration, the fabric rolls out to cover the cushions without need for a seam.
This is a photo example of the railroaded fabric coming off the roll.
This is a photo example of fabric that is not railroaded coming off the roll.
In this illustration the fabric rolls out vertically, and for this type of single cushion, would require several seams to cover the couch.
BOAT SHOW COMING SOON! Meet most of the Grant clan at the upcoming Annapolis sailboat show in Maryland, Oct 9-13 in tent H. Sailrite has a 40' booth filled with demonstration tools and products for sale. Also be sure to plan a trip to our store which is just across from the show in Eastport (a long walk, but possible). Will will have Ultrafeed machines at the show for those who wish to avoid shipping charges.
