Sailmaker International SpA

Reliance

An exciting new furnishing material that is soft just like natural cotton terry cloth!
It comes in 20 great colours, it is versatile and innovative.
Contrary to natural cotton terry cloth it does not absorb water but rather repels it, therefore drying faster when wet.
On contact with the skin it is surprisingly comforting without the feeling of dampness.
It is incredibly abrasion resistant.
The Martindale test indicates an abrasion resistance equal to 90,000 cycles. This feature makes it much more suitable than natural cotton terry cloth for covering boat fenders but obviously it is perfect also for more common uses such as sofas or seating in general.
It has been treated against staining and is machine washable. Preferably wash separately the first time. Reliance can be used to upholster internal or external cushioning or seating. The version Reliance Plus is made by coupling a waterproof and breathable membrane with the Reliance fabric. The membrane has been purposely designed to allow the release of vapor not air.
For this reason we recommend the application of an air vent or mesh to allow the release of the air trapped inside the seat, thus avoiding the “balloon” effect (which could damage the membrane or the cushioning).
When wet water does not penetrate through to the padding, giving a perfectly hygienic transpiration of the cushion. When left outside during long periods of non-use, Reliance can be protected by a covering made with IOS!