01
UV RESISTANCE
Holds colour and surface integrity under prolonged sun exposure.
MARINE
FAUX LEATHER FOR MARINE UPHOLSTERY
High-performance surface technologies developed for the demanding conditions of marine applications.
SECTOR
SURFACES
THE SEA
TESTS
Salt, UV and constant humidity work on a surface at the same time. Marine upholstery has to hold its appearance and its structure under all three, in the cabin and on deck alike.
Penche Marine collections are marine faux leather surfaces developed for yachts, boats and commercial vessels. UV resistance, salt water and mould resistance, cold crack resistance and FR options are verified by laboratory testing in every collection, for interior and exterior use alike.
Our colour development team carries out bespoke colour and texture work at every scale, from luxury yacht projects to series-built boats. Our fast sampling process keeps us in step with shipyards and upholstery workshops.
The sea is the hardest test a surface can be given.
We develop the marine collections to that test.
PERFORMANCE TESTED
FOR MARINE CONDITIONS
All values are documented with test data in the technical data sheet of each collection.
02
SALT WATER AND MOULD RESISTANCE
Protection against surface degradation in sea water contact and high humidity.
03
COLD CRACK RESISTANCE
Flexibility at low temperatures, verified by cold crack testing.
04
HYDROLYSIS RESISTANCE
A long-life structure against chemical breakdown in humid environments.
05
FR OPTIONS
Alternatives compliant with marine fire safety requirements.
06
EASY-CLEAN STRUCTURE
A stain-resistant surface texture that simplifies daily maintenance.
APPLICATION
MARINE APPLICATIONS
Interior and exterior alike: cabin upholstery, helm and passenger seating, and the deck cushions usually specified as marine vinyl.
YACHTS
CRUISE SHIPS
FERRIES & COMMERCIAL VESSELS
HELM AND PASSENGER SEATING
CABIN UPHOLSTERY
DECK CUSHIONS
FAQ
COMMON QUESTIONS
ABOUT MARINE UPHOLSTERY
WHAT IS MARINE VINYL?
Marine vinyl — marine-grade faux leather — is a coated upholstery surface built for salt, UV and humidity. It is used on helm and passenger seating, cabin upholstery and deck cushions.
DO THE MARINE COLLECTIONS MEET IMO MED REQUIREMENTS?
MED certification is handled collection by collection. Tell us the vessel type and the flag state and we will confirm which of the marine collections carries the certificate you need.
HOW IS COLD WEATHER PERFORMANCE TESTED?
By cold crack testing, which checks that the surface stays flexible at low temperature. The result is stated on each technical data sheet, alongside UV, hydrolysis and mould resistance.
CAN MARINE UPHOLSTERY BE USED OUTSIDE AS WELL AS INSIDE?
Yes. The marine collections are developed for interior and exterior use, which is why UV and hydrolysis resistance are tested on every one of them.
WORKING WITH PENCHE
WHY PENCHE?
PROJECT-SPECIFIC COLOUR DEVELOPMENT
Bespoke tone and texture work in our R&D laboratory.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET SUPPORT
Test data for every collection is shared as documentation.
FAST SAMPLING
A sampling process aligned with your design and production calendar.
FLEXIBLE PRODUCTION
A 12,000 m² facility that adapts to projects of every scale.
GLOBAL EXPORT EXPERIENCE
Project and production experience in 25+ countries.
MARINE
REVIEW THE TECHNICAL DATA SHEETS
OF THE MARINE COLLECTIONS
Let's define the collection that matches your project's conditions of use.
