61" WeatherMAX® 3D Stretch Polyester @ $30.00 / linear yard

Part Number: FWM3D

Black

Your Price: $30.00

6.5 oz. / square yard. This 100% solution dyed polyester incorporates UV resistant characteristics for long-term color and strength retention along with excellent breathablity and abrasion resistance.

Sold by the yard in .25, .5, .75 Yd. Increments, .5 Yd. Min.

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WeatherMax 3D fabric sold in 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 yard increments with a 1/2-yard minimum. Enter partial yard increments in decimal form, e.g. 1.5 = 1-1/2 yards

61" WeatherMAX® 3D Polyester @ $30.00

SOME COLORS MAY NEED TO BE SPECIAL ORDERED IN BEFORE SHIPPING.

WeatherMAX® 3D Outdoor Performance Fabric is a patent-pending outdoor stretch fabric for UV and light rain protection.

Made of 100% SaturaMax® for ultra-high UV resistance.
Finished with DWR (no coating).
HydroMax™ water, dirt, mildew resistance

7.2 oz. / yd.²

Made in U.S.A.

WeatherMAX® 3D utilizes the same fiber technology that has powered WeatherMAX® fabrics to be durable with long-term UV and fade resistance. However, conventional marine fabrics are inherently dimensionally stable and therefore only move on two axes, causing significant problems in fitting difficult patterns or forms.

The unique construction of WeatherMAX® 3D produces high levels of elasticity to provide flexibility in three dimensions and form-fit virtually anything now and in the future. Under tension WeatherMAX® 3D stretches up to 20% and when tension is released it contracts to its original size. WeatherMAX® 3D offers enhanced UV protection, water resistance, breathability and will form to fit any outdoor canvas imaginable. WeatherMAX 3D is soft and pliable, yet it is highly resistant to rips, tears and abrasion. WeatherMAX® 3D is ideal for yacht sun shades, protective engine or seat covers or any application that demands outdoor durability and elasticity. While WeatherMAX® 3D offers water shedding properties it is not intended to provide the same level of water resistance as our WeatherMAX® 65 fabric.

Fabricating with WeatherMAX 3D:

Patterning for Fit

Creating a form fit cover or a stretched shade does not require significant stretch to achieve the desire result. In patterning, a small reduction in the size of the pattern is generally all that is needed.

For larger covers, elimination of a seam allowance can result in a form-fitting cover.

For shades, a 10% reduction in the finished shade size is generally enough to create a smooth, attractive shade.

Concave edges are recommended for the best appearance and avoidance of wrinkles.

As with fabricating with any fabric that is new to you, trials and testing will allow you to dial in the perfect parameters for your desired fit and finish.

Cutting WeatherMAX® 3D

It is recommended that WeatherMAX® is cut using a hot knife, ultrasonic cutting equipment, or laser

cutting equipment to minimize fraying. However, it can be cut with scissors or other mechanical

shearing equipment although it will fray.

Sewing WeatherMax® 3D

WeatherMAX® 3D is unique in that it has stretch capabilities. The seam and stitch type can impact the

level of stretch, which can be either positive or negative to the finished product. Because we cannot

know the desired behavior of each individual installation, we do not have a suggested sewing

procedure. Rather, we can provide stitch-type information and how they might impact the finished

product.

Thread

It is recommended to use either a polyester or PTFE thread. Both have natural stretch properties.

Stitches

Stitches that allow stretch:

• Serging/overcast (extra benefit of eliminating fraying)
• Stretch Stitch
• Zig Zag (shorter length / wider width has more stretch than longer length / narrower width)

When using a standard straight stitch (which has limited stretch), hold the fabric taut but not stretched

when sewing. If you stretch the fabric while sewing it will show puckering when in a relaxed state.

Needles

Most needles will work with WeatherMAX® 3D but those designed for stretch fabrics such as ball

needles might prove to be the best.

Thread Size & Tension

Generally, industrial threads that work well with acrylic fabrics will also work with WeatherMAX® 3D.

A 92 thread allows for smaller holes which will help reduce seam leakage, while a 138 thread will

provide much more strength.

Due to the lighter “hand” of the fabric, using a finer tooth in conjunction with the feed dog mechanism

will produce a better seam as well.

Stretch While in Use / Longevity

WeatherMAX® 3D is designed to maintain its stretch properties for the life of the fabric. However,

overstretching and long-term maximum stretch will result in a shortened stretch life.

When in use as a shade, do not stretch the fabric to its maximum stretch. Only stretch it to the point it

is smooth and not sagging.

Do not use a WeatherMAX® 3D shade while the boat is under way. Wind can catch in the shade and

create excessive force and stretch and result in loss of stretch recovery and ever tearing. It can also

result in loss of control of the boat due to lift forces that may raise the bow of the boat out of the water

or force it deeper.

Graphic Application

Graphics can be applied to WeatherMAX® 3D using various techniques and allows for personalization of

shade and awning. The following processes have proven successful for applying graphics but may not be

able to withstand the stretching of the fabric:

• Hand Painted/Stenciled (Solvent Based paints recommended)

• Dye Sublimation

• Digital Printing (Solvent Inks recommended)

• Screen Printing

• Heat Applied Vinyl

Care & Cleaning

WeatherMAX® 3D is bleach cleanable, with no unpleasant running, marking or color transfer. Due to our

HydroMax finish, it is inherently more resistant to dirt and mildew, and requires much less maintenance

than comparable woven fabrics. WeatherMAX® 3D may be spot washed by using a soapy solution of a

mild detergent and lukewarm water. Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove soap and allow to air

dry.

Please refer to the standard WeatherMAX® Care and Cleaning Guide for additional information.

Safety Components does not warranty or guarantee success by following these techniques, but we do

state to users of the manual that the featured techniques have been found to be the most efficient and

fastest way to produce high quality products.

Colors: Black, Light Charcoal, White, Mist

Colors pictured above are a close representation, but actual colors can vary. Ordering a sample pack that includes a fabric swatch of each color available is recommended.
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