Well, the tweed used in mine was definitely rated for cars (i.e. UV
resistant) It also has a very high rubbing value (good for seats, in
other words).

On Apr 2, 2006, at 3:14 PM, Wil Haslup wrote:

> What sort of considerations are there for picking a fabric for
> reupholstery?
>
> I'm considering doing some of this myself...
>
> Are some fabrics already treated for UV exposure and more appropriate
> for use in a vehicle?  flame retardant?
>
> Kim Brennan wrote:
>> Spend money. :)
>>
>> Have you seen pictures of Larry Chase's or my interiors? Sewfine (in
>> Colorado) did the work. The material used (tweed) is available at
>> some fabric stores, and comes in a wide variety of colors. I've got
>> Recaros in my camper now, and I'm planning on having them
>> reupholstered to match the previous work Sewfine did on my stock
>> seats. Note that I also had the side panels and rear hatch panel
>> covered in the tweed fabric, as well as the cushions (both beds) and
>> even the skylight screen cover. I'm extremely happy with the way it
>> all came out. My color choices were partly determined by the color of
>> my Westy (Burgundy.) Had it been another color, my choices likely
>> would have been different.
>>
>>
>> <http://homepage.mac.com/kimbrennan/PhotoAlbum9.html>
>>
>> On Apr 2, 2006, at 12:45 PM, David Marshall wrote:
>>
>>> Also, I have the classic 1986 striped
>>> interior, well on the back seat and mattress anyhow as I have some
>>> Recaros
>>> up front, is there a good source for a more tasteful seat and
>>> mattress
>>> covering?
>>
>>
>
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> Wil
>
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