Lighter | Stronger | Better
WeatherMAX 80
Water resistance to match coated fabrics
- 65 cm hydrostatic resistance
- 40% better than acrylic fabrics
Lighter-weight
- 15% lighter than Acrylic fabrics
- Reduces a cover’s weight by 3-10 lbs
Twice the strength of acrylic fabrics
- Able to handle the rigors of trailering
True Breathability
- Naturally vents out moisture inside the boat to maintain a better environment for your upholstery, electronics and valuables
- Keeps mildew at bay
Stays tight for a perfect fit over the life of the cover
- Engineered with yarn memory so that the fabric recovers from stresses and always returns to its original shape
- No more sagging covers!
A greener choice
- 100% recyclable
- Manufactured from fiber to finished fabric within a 100 mile radius
- No solvents or other nasty chemicals found in coated fabrics
WeatherMAX 3D
Can be packed in small places taking up less space when stored
Foldable without wrinkling
Conforms to all shapes for a form-fitted cover
UV YarnMade from same UV resistant yarn as WeatherMAX
- Long-term durability
- Long-term fade resistance
Breathable to maximize heat escape for ultimate comfort
UVUPF Rating of 50+
- Blocks over 99% of UV
No Lycra or elastic to degrade
Mooring, Console, Upholstery, Covers - Weight Savings
As boats get larger, so does consumer demand for lighter, more manageable covers. Many covers can be to weighty or too difficult to use. WeatherMAX strives to keep performance at the forefront when talking about marine fabrics, providing the most comprehensive moisture management system on the market today.
At only 8oz per linear yard, WeatherMAX is the only patented fabric that offers the highest combination of water repellency, breathability, dimensional stability, and strength.
Bow & Cockpit Covers - Dimensional Stability
We advise prioritizing dimensional stability and UV longevity when choosing a fabric for your canvas needs. These two qualities help keep fabric looking good and performing well over time. Dimensional stability is the Achilles Heel of acrylic fabric; once acrylic fibers are stretched, the sagging is irreversible, which could lead to failure. Unlike acrylic fabrics, WeatherMAX uses filament yarns and unique weaving techniques to supply a fabric that has the ability to retract back to its original shape from any type of load. UV stabilization is as also an important factor. WeatherMAX yarns are dyed with our proprietary ColorTite Technology, which provides long-lasting fade resistance to match acrylic fabrics and outperform solution-dyed polyesters.
Travel Covers - High Tensile
Ever wonder what causes covers to tear across the boat, rather that up the boat? The answer lies with the tensile strength of the fabric. Most fabrics are stronger in one direction while weaker in the other. WeatherMAX has nearly the same strength in both directions, 490 warp (up the boat) x 392 weft (across the boat).
These number are critical when looking for a travel cover fabric that can withstand the long days of wind whipping across the cover. The closer these number are, the stronger the fabric, resulting in an overall stronger cover. We’re not saying WeatherMAX covers will never tear, but if it did tear, wouldn’t you rather have a cover that’s less likely to keep tearing after the initial damage has been done?
Winter Storage Covers
Traditional winter storage covers are commonly designed to keep your boat dry. Continuous climate change causes temperatures to fluctuate more often than they did 20-30 years ago, causing the potential for warmth, mold, and mildew. Manufacturers and fabricators are turning to WeatherMAX to prevent this from occurring.
WeatherMAX fabric is strong enough to handle the weight of snow and is extremely breathable. Winter covers made from WeatherMAX are also much lighter and easier to install than traditional coated fabric winter covers.
Enclosures, Biminis, Dodgers
Most enclosures made from acrylic fabrics tends to shrink as they age. When panels shrink, it's difficult to reinstall them. Using WeatherMAX for your enclosures can help remedy those unwanted calls and warrantee claims. WeatherMAX fabric is made from extruded yarns that are inherently stronger and more stable. Simply using WeatherMAX fabric drastically reduces the chances of the panels shrinking.
Biminis provide shade and water protection. The simple raising or lowering of a bimini can result in degradation of acrylic fibers. WeatherMAX prevents this issue by combining smaller yarns with a special weaving technology to provide a stronger, longer lasting, more dimensionally stable fabric that is six times more abrasion resistant to this motion. Manufactures of manual and power biminis trust WeatherMAX to protect their customers.
Packability Catered to the Sailing Industry
WeatherMAX also caters to the sailboat customers as well. Combining a non-abrasive hand and 1500 UV makes WeatherMAX LT the perfect combination for UV strips and boom covers. For larger items such as multi-panel dodges, cockpit enclosures, dingy covers, mooring covers, and tent shades, the ability to pack and stow is a sought-after element when storage space is at a premium.
