Aircraft Upholstery Vinyl — Burn-Tested, and Shipped With the Paperwork
Recovering an aircraft seat or cabin interior? Carolyn Fabrics supplies upholstery vinyl listed to meet FAR 25.853 flammability requirements — and every order ships with the burn certification documentation you need for sign-off. Made-to-order, no minimums, next-business-day shipping. In materials since 1932.
What "FAA-certified" upholstery vinyl actually means
Aircraft cabin materials must pass the flammability standards in FAR 25.853 — a vertical-burn test measuring how a material ignites, how long it burns, and how far the flame travels after the source is removed. Materials that pass are listed by the manufacturer as meeting FAR 25.853A.
Our aviation vinyl, Spirit Millennium, is listed by the manufacturer (Naugahyde®/Uniroyal) as meeting FAR 25.853A — and we send that burn certification with your order so your shop or A&P has the documentation on file. That paper trail is the part most suppliers make you hunt for. We don't.
The certified vinyl: Spirit Millennium
A durable, FAA-listed contract vinyl in a deep range of cabin-appropriate colors — the same material trusted in commercial and hospitality interiors, certified for aircraft cabin flammability. Order a $5 swatch to check the color and feel before you commit; every full order includes the burn certificate.
Built for the people who sign the logbook
How ordering works
- Sample it — order a $5 swatch (free shipping) to confirm color and texture.
- Order your yardage — by the yard, no minimum. Not sure how much? Use our project builder.
- Get the cert — your burn certification documentation ships with the order.
- It ships next business day for in-stock material.
A note on foam: aircraft seat foam must be fire-rated for your application, and FR sew foam is not something we stock — so aviation orders are vinyl and thread; you source aircraft-rated foam separately. We'd rather tell you that up front than sell you the wrong foam.
Aviation upholstery FAQ
Is Spirit Millennium FAA approved?
It's listed by the manufacturer as meeting FAR 25.853A flammability requirements, and we provide the burn certification documentation with every order. Final airworthiness and installation compliance for your specific aircraft are determined by your installer/A&P per applicable FAA regulations.
What is FAR 25.853?
It's the FAA flammability standard for materials used in aircraft cabin interiors — including a vertical-burn test for ignition, burn time, and flame travel. Cabin upholstery typically must meet it.
Do you provide burn certification?
Yes — the burn certification documentation ships with every aviation order, at no extra charge.
Can I get a sample first?
Yes. A $5 swatch ships free so you can check the color and feel before ordering yardage.
Do you sell FR (fire-rated) foam?
No. Aircraft seat foam must be fire-rated for the application, and we don't stock FR sew foam — so we supply the certified vinyl and thread, and you source aircraft-rated foam separately.
How fast does it ship?
In-stock material ships the next business day from High Point, NC.
Ready to recover that interior?
Carolyn Fabrics supplies upholstery materials and the manufacturer's flammability (burn) certification documentation. We do not determine airworthiness. Final compliance, installation, and airworthiness determinations for your aircraft are the responsibility of the installer/owner and certifying mechanic under applicable FAA regulations.