Real Leather vs. Marine Grade Synthetic: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

If you’re specifying upholstery for a yacht or a boat refit, the choice often comes down to two very different ways of thinking. Real leather appeals to people who love natural materials. Marine-grade synthetics, on the other hand, are chosen for how consistently they perform in a tough environment. What follows isn’t a verdict; it’s […]

How to Maintain White Vinyl Upholstery on Boats

White vinyl upholstery looks fantastic on the water; the trick is keeping it that way without turning upkeep into a weekend project. If you’ve ever come back from a day out and noticed a fine salt film, a faint sunscreen smudge, or that slightly dull look in high-use spots, you already know what we mean; […]

Salt, sun, and style: choosing fabrics for marine exteriors

If you spend time on a boat, you know that the deck quickly becomes the heart of the experience because it is a place to relax after a swim, share a drink at sunset or simply sit and watch the sea. All of that pass through the fabrics you choose. Cushions, sunpads and benches are […]

The Complete Guide to IMO Certified Fabrics for Yachts

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, […]

Alonso Mercader and light: innovation in technical textiles with lasting protection

At Alonso Mercader, we know that light is a source of energy, but also a challenge for professional upholstery. Just as engineer Theodore H. Maiman revolutionized science in 1960 by creating the first laser beam, we have turned light management in technical textiles into a key innovation for extending their useful life and maintaining their […]

Alonso Mercader revolutionizes technical textiles for interiors: goodbye PVC, hello innovative polyurethane

At Alonso Mercader, we understand the demands of architects, interior designers, upholsterers, and specifiers who are looking for more sustainable, technical, and comfortable materials for contract, hotel, residential, and collective projects. That’s why we present Super Filtech and Super Panam, two interior textiles that mark a before and after in professional upholstery.