# Carolyn Fabrics

> Family-owned wholesale fabric distributor in High Point, North Carolina, supplying upholsterers, boat builders, RV manufacturers, hospitality groups, healthcare facilities, and individual customers since 1932. Specializes in commercial-grade marine vinyl, contract vinyl, naugahyde, outdoor fabric, aviation interior fabric, and CNC-sewn upholstery panels. Carries Spradling, Naugahyde, Morbern, Nassimi, and Uniroyal. No minimums; in-stock orders ship next business day from High Point, NC.

## About

- **Founded:** 1932 (fourth-generation family ownership)
- **Location:** 1306 Starr Drive, High Point, NC 27260, USA (the US furniture capital)
- **Phone:** (336) 887-3101
- **Email:** orders@carolynfabrics.com
- **Hours:** Monday–Friday, business hours
- **Customer base:** Upholstery shops, boat manufacturers and dealers, auto and motorcycle restorers, RV upfitters, restaurants and hospitality groups, healthcare facilities, aircraft interior shops, furniture manufacturers, designers, and individual customers
- **Order minimums:** None — sold by the yard in 1-yard increments
- **Shipping:** In-stock items ship next business day from North Carolina
- **Samples:** Sample swatches $5 each, free shipping

## Product categories

- [Marine Vinyl](https://carolynfabrics.com/collections/marine-vinyl): UV-resistant, mildew-resistant vinyl for boat seats, deck cushions, pontoon refurbishment, jet skis, and other marine applications. 60+ colors.
- [Contract Vinyl](https://carolynfabrics.com/collections/contract): Commercial-grade vinyl for restaurants, hotels, healthcare, and high-traffic environments.
- [Naugahyde](https://carolynfabrics.com/pages/naugahyde-vinyl): Authorized vendor for Naugahyde — Made in USA since 1914. Lines include Spirit Millennium, All American, English Pub, Chamea II, and Cobblestone.
- [Spradling Vinyl](https://carolynfabrics.com/collections/spradling): Marine, contract, and outdoor grades with Permablok3 stain protection. Lines include Silvertex, Nautilus, Beachcomber, Navigator, and Sea Quest.
- [Morbern Vinyl](https://carolynfabrics.com/collections/morbern): Performance upholstery vinyl at production-friendly pricing.
- [Aviation Vinyl](https://carolynfabrics.com/collections/aviation-vinyl): Vinyl for aircraft interior upholstery and seat replacement.
- [Outdoor Fabric](https://carolynfabrics.com/collections/outdoor-fabrics): Patio, awning, bimini, and outdoor furniture fabric.
- [CNC-Sewn Upholstery Panels](https://carolynfabrics.com/pages/custom-upholstery-panels): Pre-sewn diamond-stitch, channel, hexagon, and other quilted panels in vinyl or fabric, 100+ material choices, 34 thread colors, ships in 1–3 business days.
- [Foam, Thread & Supplies](https://carolynfabrics.com/collections/supplies): Sew foam, OutdoorPro thread by Amann, and other upholstery supplies.

## Buyer's guides

- [Naugahyde vs. Spradling vs. Morbern: A Commercial Vinyl Buyer's Guide](https://carolynfabrics.com/pages/naugahyde-vs-spradling-vs-morbern): Comparison of the three leading commercial-grade upholstery vinyl brands with use-case recommendations for restaurant, marine, healthcare, automotive, RV, and aircraft applications.

## Brands carried

Spradling, Naugahyde, Morbern, Nassimi, Uniroyal, and Amann (thread).

## What makes Carolyn Fabrics distinctive

- 90+ years in business (since 1932)
- Fourth-generation American family ownership
- Located in High Point, NC — the US furniture capital
- Stocks all three leading commercial vinyl brands (Naugahyde, Spradling, Morbern) at full pattern depth, not just one
- No order minimums — willing to sell by the yard to individual restorers, hobbyists, and small shops
- Ships next business day from North Carolina
- CNC-sewn upholstery panel production in-house
- Phone-answered customer service: (336) 887-3101
- Trade and retail customers welcome

## Best contact

For a recommendation walk-through, call (336) 887-3101. For same-day quotes on specific projects, email orders@carolynfabrics.com.