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Glisten Powder - Carolyn Fabrics

Carolyn Fabrics

Glisten

$31.50/yd

Best for: Boat seats, pontoon furniture, outdoor cushions

Suitable for aftermarket automotive upholsteryVehicle interiors • Marine seating • RVs & UTVs • Golf carts & motorcyclesSee the automotive materials guide →

Not sure about color? Use the “Order a $5 Sample” option below. Samples ship free.

Sold by the yard — no minimum order.

Volume pricingSave automatically at 5+ yards
Qty (yards) Price/yard You save
1 – 4 $31.50 —
5 – 14 Save $1/yd $30.50 $1.00/yd
15 – 29 Most Popular $29.50 $2.00/yd
30+ Full Roll $27.50 $4.00/yd
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Project add-ons — optionalThread $19.99 · Foam options

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Product Details

Glisten is an American Foam upholstery vinyl rated for automotive, marine, general seating, healthcare, hospitality, office, and residential applications.

Best for: Automotive, Marine, General Seating, Healthcare, Hospitality, Office, and Residential.

Choose another vinyl if: You need four-way stretch for tight contours—Bayside is Carolyn Fabrics’ four-way-stretch marine option. This pattern is a two-way-stretch vinyl, so plan the stretch direction before cutting.

Not sure about the color or surface? Use the Order a $5 Sample option on this page.

Specifications

Brand American Foam
Width 54 inches
Weight 30 ±5% oz. per linear yard
Thickness 1.10 ±0.15 mm
Abrasion Resistance 50,000 cycles double rubs, ASTM D4157
UV / Lightfastness 500 hours, Class 5.0, ASTM D4329-13
Additional UV Test Weatherometer 1,500 hours, ASTM G154
Cold Crack -10°F, ASTM D1912-10
Mildew / Microbial Test Anti-Mildew/Microbial, ASTM G21
Pink Stain / Anti-Pinking Anti-Pinking, ASTM 1428
Antibacterial Test AATCC 147-2011

Flame & Safety Ratings

  • California Fire Code Technical Bulletin 117-2013
  • NFPA 260 Class I, Section 4-1 Cigarette Ignition Resistance Test
  • FMVSS 302
  • BIFMA Class A

Manufacturer-Rated Markets / Applications

  • Automotive
  • Marine
  • General Seating
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Office
  • Residential

Care & Cleaning

For routine cleaning, use mild soap and water, rinse with clean water, and dry with a lint-free cloth. For stubborn stains, use a 1:1 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water, then rinse and dry.

Care & Cleaning
Clean with mild soap and water. Rinse thoroughly and dry after cleaning. Avoid bleach unless manufacturer guidance specifically allows it. Do not use abrasive pads or harsh solvents.
Quality Checked
Ships in 1–2 Business Days
Since 1932
No Minimum Order
$30 flat-rate shipping
FREE on orders over $250
✓ Sold in 1-yard increments • No minimum order • Ships in 1–2 business days • Sample swatches: $5 each, free shipping