Sailors’
Tailor |
Competitors |
| PTFE
Teflon Thread |
Chemically
Stripped polyester thread |
| Flat-Felled seams double stitched through
4 layers |
Single or chain stitched through 2 layers |
| Double-folded hems stitched through 3
layers |
Turned-up hems stitched through 2 layers |
| Unique Vinyl like double-coated Poly
Army Duck |
Uncoated, or laminated fabric that delaminates |
| Nylon
zippers don’t scratch the boat |
Metal
zippers |
| Stand-up flaps that snap around stays
|
Gaping opening or Velcro that fails at
the first sign of grass |
| 5/16” elastic shock cord in the
hem AND tie downs |
Tie downs or cotton draw cord |
| Webbing loops |
Grommets that scratch the boat |
