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September 05, 2026 · Johnston Spillers

Which Naugahyde Vinyl Should I Buy? Spirit Millennium vs Chamea II vs English Pub vs Rogue II

Naugahyde buying guide

We stock four Naugahyde (Uniroyal) vinyls, all made in the USA, all sold by the yard with no minimum. For most jobs the answer is Spirit Millennium. The other three exist for a specific look or feel: Chamea II when you want a softer hand at a lower weight, English Pub when the job calls for a traditional glossy grain, and Rogue II when you want a fine grain in warm neutrals.

The four at a glance

Web price per yard, 54" wide, sold by the yard
Line $/yd Colors Weight Double rubs Feel Pick it when
Spirit Millennium $34.25 54 37 oz 1,500,000 Smooth leather grain, thick, less stretch Heavy-traffic contract, healthcare, hospitality, transportation, aviation
Chamea II $31.50 27 26 oz 250,000 Soft hand, lighter Healthcare and hospitality at volume, bleach-cleanable
English Pub $36.00 10 37 oz 250,000 Classic grain, gloss finish Pub and bar seating, traditional restaurants and hotel bars
Rogue II $30.25 6 33.5 oz 250,000 Fine grain, warm neutrals Hospitality and gym work that should read more expensive than it cost

Start with Spirit Millennium

Spirit Millennium is the one we sell the most of, and for a reason: 1.5 million double rubs on #8 cotton duck, a -20°F cold crack, mildew resistance, UV-stable pigment, and a flammability list that covers California 117-2013, FMVSS 302, NFPA 260, UFAC Class I, IMO 2010 FTP Code Part 8 and FAA FAR 25.853(a). It is the only Naugahyde we stock with aviation burn documentation, available on request when you order. It cleans with mild soap and water and takes a 1:10 bleach solution when a disinfection protocol calls for it.

The trade-off is hand. Spirit is thick and does not stretch much, so it is harder to work around tight contours than a softer vinyl. Gentle warmth from a hair dryer or sunlight helps; a heat gun will burn it. For an open boat, use one of our marine vinyls instead.

Chamea II when you want a softer hand

Chamea II is 26 oz against Spirit's 37, with a noticeably softer feel, and it carries the same bleach-cleanable care and the same core flame ratings (FMVSS 302, NFPA 260, CAL TB 117, UFAC Class 1). At 250,000 double rubs it is rated for high-traffic hospitality and healthcare. It does not have built-in antimicrobial protection; if the spec calls for that, look at Silvertex.

English Pub when the job wants the traditional look

English Pub is the classic pub-seating vinyl: a pronounced grain with a gloss finish, 37 oz, 250,000 double rubs, same flame list as Chamea II. Ten colors. If the design is modern and matte, this is the wrong one; see Whisper or Carrara.

Rogue II when you want a fine grain in warm neutrals

Rogue II is a tighter, finer grain than the other three, at 33.5 oz and 250,000 double rubs, in a short palette of six warm neutrals. It reads more expensive than it is, which is why it turns up in hotel and gym work. If you need color range, that is Spirit's job.

Ordering

All four are sold by the yard in 1-yard increments with no minimum. Web orders over $250 ship free; under that, $30 flat. A $5 color sample ships free from any product page. Not sure which one? Call (336) 887-3101 or text (336) 497-1476 and you will get Jennifer or Johnston, not a queue.

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