Marine, poolside & outdoor

Marine and outdoor upholstery in Barbados built for sun and salt

Outdoor work is unforgiving — UV, salt spray, rain and chlorine destroy the wrong materials in a season. We fabricate boat seating, marine covers, poolside cushions and canvas canopies using marine-grade vinyls, solution-dyed acrylics, quick-dry foam and UV-stable thread.

Poolside sun loungers with new turquoise marine-grade cushions beside palm trees in Barbados

Marine upholstery and covers

Boats based in Barbados spend their lives in direct sun and salt air. We build and repair interior and exterior soft goods so they drain, dry and hold colour.

  • Helm seats, bench seating, sun pads and cockpit cushions
  • Bespoke boat covers, console covers, seat covers and bimini panels
  • Cabin interiors, berth mattresses and backrests
  • Quick-dry reticulated foam so cushions don't hold water
  • Marine vinyl and canvas in stitched or welded seams with UV-resistant thread
  • Repairs — re-stitching, zip replacement and panel patching

Poolside and patio cushions

Sun loungers, wicker suites, daybeds, dining sets and built-in banquettes are recushioned in solution-dyed acrylic covers with removable zipped cases, so they can be washed and dried. Piping, ties and hook-and-loop fixings keep cushions in place in strong breeze, and drainage mesh bases stop water pooling after rain.

Canvas umbrellas, canopies and shade

We fabricate and re-cover market umbrellas, garden parasols, gazebo canopies, awnings and shade sails — including striped and scalloped detailing to match a property's colour scheme. Existing frames are usually reusable, which makes recovering far cheaper than replacement.

Villas, hotels and yacht services

We handle full terrace and pool-deck refits for villas and hotels on the west and south coasts, and service boats at Port St. Charles, Bridgetown and the Careenage. Templates and specifications are kept on file, so repeat sets and replacements match exactly.

Frequently asked

What fabric is best for outdoor cushions in Barbados?
Solution-dyed acrylic canvas for cushions and umbrellas, and marine-grade vinyl for boat seating. Both resist UV fading, salt and mildew far better than standard outdoor prints.
Can you use quick-dry foam so cushions don't stay wet?
Yes. Reticulated quick-dry foam with mesh-backed cases lets water pass through and dry out, which is essential poolside and on open boats.
Do you re-cover existing umbrella frames?
Yes. If the frame and ribs are sound we pattern a new canopy to the frame, which costs considerably less than a new umbrella.
Do you come to the boat or property?
Yes. We template on site around the island and at marinas so covers and cushions fit precisely.

Request an estimate

Tell us about your project

Send a few details and photos — we'll come back with advice and an estimate during opening hours.

Photos — up to 5 (a photo gets you a faster, more accurate estimate)

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Bring your furniture back to life

Tell us what you have — a single dining chair, a full villa, or a boat interior. We'll measure, advise on fabric and give you an estimate.