Naugahyde vs. Spradling vs. Morbern: A Commercial Vinyl Buyer's Guide
Carolyn Fabrics supplies all three brands by the yard. If you are comparing them for a booth, boat seat or furniture project, start with the particular material. Grain, stretch, cleaning instructions and documented applications vary within each brand.
Tell us what you are covering and what the customer has specified. We can help you narrow the choices and compare physical samples before you order yardage.
Where to start
| Your project | Materials to compare | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant booths and commercial seating | Naugahyde Spirit Millennium, Chamea II, English Pub and Rogue II; Spradling Silvertex and Patriot Plus | Grain, hand, color, the exact cleaning routine and required material documentation |
| Boat seats and exposed seating | Spradling Navigator, Islander and Breeze; Morbern Bayside, Prodigy and Sanibel | Outdoor application, stretch, exposure, care instructions and the shape you need to cover |
| Contoured automotive or RV seats | Morbern Bayside and Prodigy; the current automotive vinyl selection | Stretch around the actual pattern pieces, finish and the requirements for the build |
| Healthcare seating | The current healthcare material selection | Compatibility with the facility's exact disinfectant and cleaning procedure, plus any named material or documentation requirement |
| An aircraft interior | Spirit Millennium and the aviation material guide | Documentation for the material ordered and review by the person responsible for the aircraft and installation |
These are starting points for comparison. A customer specification can determine the choice before price or appearance enters the discussion. Get the customer's or specifier's acceptance before substituting a different material.
Naugahyde: compare the four current lines
Our Naugahyde selection includes Spirit Millennium, Chamea II, English Pub and Rogue II.
Spirit Millennium is a starting point for a familiar commercial grain. Chamea II has a smoother appearance; English Pub suits a more traditional look. Rogue II offers a fine grain and a focused color selection. A sample will tell you more about the surface and feel than a screen can.
For cleaning or performance requirements, use the current information for the exact line. Check the test method beside an abrasion number and follow that material's care instructions.
Compare current Naugahyde materials.
Spradling: separate marine, contract and cover materials
Spradling's range covers several different jobs. Navigator and Islander are marine seating options. Breeze is another option to compare for exposed seating. Silvertex, Whisper and Patriot Plus belong in a contract-material comparison.
Topcoats and cleaning instructions differ by line. Use the named product's current documents when comparing stain resistance, disinfectants or other performance requirements.
For a bimini top, Utopia HD is 60-inch woven solution-dyed polyester. It is a separate material choice from seating vinyl.
Morbern: compare the material and the total order
Bayside, Prodigy and Sanibel are starting points for marine seating. Compare their stretch and feel on the actual cover pattern, especially around compound curves.
Price the actual lines and quantities you are considering. Check the sample, current specifications and shipping cost before deciding which material fits the job and budget.
How we help you choose
Start with where the upholstery will be used and how it will be cleaned. Send the existing product name or specification if you have one. For a match, tell us what you need to preserve: color, grain, feel or a named material.
Then compare the physical samples and plan the full quantity from the cover pattern, including cutting allowance and any repair stock. Eligible vinyl and fabric sample swatches are $5 each with free shipping. Choose the color and Sample option on the product page.
For abrasion questions, our double-rub guide explains why a larger laboratory number does not establish a longer service life. For aircraft work, use the aviation material guide and confirm requirements with the responsible installer before ordering. Material test documentation does not approve a finished seat or installation.
Get help with a current project
Call Carolyn Fabrics at 336-887-3101 or email orders@carolynfabrics.com. Tell us the project, material requirements, approximate quantity and delivery timing.
Working shops can also review our trade-account services for matching help, product advice and repeat-order support.