The main goal of designing safe and stylish yacht interiors is to keep people and boats safe at sea, and as a maker of high-performance technical fabrics for the marine industry, it is our job to make sure that every project we work on has upholstery that is safe and looks good. In this context, IMO certified upholstery has become essential for shipyards, yacht designers, naval architects, and owners who want complete peace of mind when specifying materials on board.
Comprensión de la tapicería certificada por la OMI y las normas de seguridad marítima
When we talk about IMO certified upholstery, we refer to fabrics and coated materials that have successfully passed fire safety and flame‑spread tests required by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). These tests help ensure that in the event of an incident, flames spread more slowly and smoke is controlled, giving passengers and crew valuable extra time to react.
From our perspective as a technical textile partner, IMO certified upholstery is also a way to make life easier for project teams by using fabrics with clear, traceable certification streamlines approvals with classification societies and surveyors and helps projects move smoothly through inspections. Technical departments and interior designers can speak a common language because they know that the materials they are specifying already meet internationally recognized marine requirements.
At the same time, no longer means compromising on comfort or design since the industry has moved far beyond rigid, “contract‑only” looks to warm sophisticated color palettes, and refined textures that fit the language of contemporary luxury, which allows us to support interiors that feel like high‑end residential spaces.
How IMO certified upholstery supports insurance, comfort, and brand reputation
For us, the journey of developing IMO certified upholstery begins in our laboratories, where we engineer marine‑grade vinyls and synthetic leathers specifically for harsh environments like salt exposure, UV radiation, temperature changes, and intensive use. These materials then undergo standardized tests to confirm flame retardancy and other key performance indicators required under IMO rules; only when these thresholds are met do we consider them ready to be used on yachts, superyachts, and even on passenger vessels.
This level of compliance has a direct impact on insurance and risk management, and by choosing IMO certified upholstery, owners and shipyards can demonstrate that critical interior surfaces follow internationally accepted fire‑safety criteria, which supports smoother relationships with insurers and flag states. It also helps avoid costly last‑minute changes if a material fails an inspection, protecting budgets.
In the end, IMO-certified upholstery has a quiet but important effect on the experience on board and the long-term reputation of each yacht. Guests want welcome, pleasant seating areas, and technical personnel know that the textiles that make those areas comfortable have been thoroughly tested and recorded.
As a manufacturer, we see our job as helping project teams choose the right certified fabrics from the start. This way, every upholstered surface on board meets the same safety and design standards.