Cool Touch Marine Vinyl

Cool-touch marine vinyl stays noticeably cooler in direct sunlight — engineered with heat-reflective pigment technology so boat seats, pontoon cushions, and outdoor furniture don't burn on a summer afternoon. If you've ever climbed back into a boat after swimming and flinched at the seat, cool-touch vinyl solves that problem.

Our cool-touch line is Spradling Breeze — a full marine-grade vinyl with UV stability, mildew resistance, and antimicrobial protection built in. It meets or exceeds standard marine vinyl durability specs while keeping surface temperatures significantly lower than conventional vinyl in the same color. Available in 20+ colors, sold by the yard with no minimums.

Cool-touch vinyl is ideal for any seat or surface that sits in direct sun: boat seats, pontoon furniture, jet ski saddles, patio cushions, and golf cart seats. It's the same weight and stretch as standard marine vinyl, so it installs the same way — no special tools or techniques needed. Pair it with our bonded thread and sew foam for a complete upholstery build, or order a ready-to-install CNC sewn panel in Breeze material.

Cool-Touch Marine Vinyl FAQ

How much cooler does cool-touch vinyl actually stay?
In direct sunlight, cool-touch vinyl surfaces test significantly cooler than standard marine vinyl in the same color — typically 15–20°F lower on darker colors. The difference is most noticeable on black, navy, and dark grey.

Is cool-touch vinyl as durable as regular marine vinyl?
Yes. Spradling Breeze is a full marine-grade vinyl — UV-stable, mildew-resistant, antimicrobial, and rated for outdoor marine use. The cool-touch technology is in the pigment, not a surface coating, so it won't wear off.

Can I use cool-touch vinyl for a boat reupholstery project?
Absolutely. Breeze works anywhere you'd use standard marine vinyl — boat seats, cushions, bolsters, ski boat interiors, pontoon furniture. It sews, stretches, and staples the same way.

What colors are available?
Breeze comes in 20+ colors ranging from white and tan to dark navy and black. Browse the full color range on the Breeze product page.

Building boat seats with cool-touch vinyl? See our pre-sewn boat seat panels — we can sew any stitch pattern in Breeze material and ship it ready to install.