Comparison to Leading Marine Fabric

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• Comparison to Leading Marine Fabric
• Each chart depicts from left to right as worst to
  best
• Fabrics have measurements in two directions
  warp fill. The fabric is as strong as its
  weakest direction (typically the fill direction).
  Therefore, the lower figure is used for each
  fabric

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Fade ResistanceHow many hours of UV resistance
300 hours is generally considered 1 year normal
exposure
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Mullen Burst The force required to rupture the
fabric critical for trailerable covers
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Tensile StrengthThe force required to pull the
fabric apartimportant for trailering covers and
large vessel tops
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Water ResistanceThe amount of water required to
force moisture throughImportant for both covers
and bimini tops
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Heat Reduction - Shade FactorThe percent of heat
that is blocked by the fabricThe higher the
percent the cooler the person beneath the fabric
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WeightThe lighter the weight, the easier to
handle(Either extreme is negative)