Nautolex Maritime Vinyl

Nautolex Marine Vinyl – Premium Upholstery for Indoors & Out

Nautolex is a premium-grade marine vinyl designed to handle life on the water. With a durable PreFixx® protective finish, it resists UV rays, saltwater, mildew, and everyday wear. Ideal for boat seating, trim, and panels, Nautolex combines rugged performance with a clean, professional look – available in a range of classic colours.

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Description

Nautolex Marine Vinyl – Built for Boats, Brilliant for Everyday Use

When it comes to marine upholstery, Nautolex marine vinyl sets the standard. Trusted by professionals across the leisure, commercial and marine industries, it’s a go-to marine upholstery vinyl designed to handle everything the elements throw at it – and still come up looking sharp.

This hard-wearing seating vinyl features a durable Pre-Fixx® finish, giving you top-tier resistance against stains, scuffs, mildew and bacteria. It’s also incredibly easy to clean – just wipe with mild soap and water, no need for harsh chemicals.

Whether you’re reupholstering boat seats, fitting out a campervan, or looking for a smart, waterproof vinyl for boats and high-use interiors, Nautolex delivers. With UV resistance for 600+ hours and abrasion resistance up to 60,000 cycles, it’s made to last.

This is a marine vinyl upholstery fabric that works just as well in demanding commercial marine upholstery environments as it does in home and leisure settings. It also meets UK fire safety standards (BS5852 Part 1) and IMO regulations, so you can spec it with confidence.


⚖️ Why Choose Nautolex Over Cheaper Vinyls?

Feature Nautolex Marine Vinyl Standard Budget Vinyl
Surface Finish PreFixx® – stain, bacteria & mildew resistant Basic PVC coating
UV Resistance 600+ hours 150–200 hours (if stated at all)
Abrasion Rating 60,000 cycles (Martindale) 10,000–20,000 cycles
Cleaning Wipe clean with soap & water May crack or fade with harsh use
Fire Safety BS5852 Part 1, IMO compliant Often uncertified or domestic only
Longevity Built for years of heavy use Prone to cracking & colour fade
Typical Uses Boats, campervans, bars, clinics, hospitality Low-use home projects

Key Features:

  • ✅ Antibacterial and mildew resistant

  • ✅ UV-stable for long-term outdoor use

  • ✅ Waterproof vinyl for boats and outdoor seating

  • ✅ PreFixx finish for easy cleaning

  • ✅ Fire-retardant to BS5852 & IMO

  • ✅ Ideal for boats, campervans, bars, clinics & commercial marine upholstery

Technical Specs:

  • Weight: 660gsm

  • Width: 137cm

  • Thickness: 1.07mm

  • Abrasion Resistance: 60,000 Martindale cycles

  • UV Resistance: 600+ hours

  • Fire Rating: BS5852 Part 1, IMO

  • Finish: Pre-Fixx® – stain, mildew, and bacteria resistant