Guides: Furniture &amp; Specialist Finishing Trades: Manufactured Textile Products

Books

The Complete Canvasworker's Guide Provides extensive information about outfitting a boat with fabric.
Canvaswork and Sail Repair Here is all you need to tackle virtually any canvaswork project: sails and sailcovers, flags, dodgers, ditty bags, cushion covers, and awnings--including Biminis.
Canvas for Cruisers Provides a step by step approach to designing and sewing boat canvas taking you from basic techniques to advanced custom projects.
Frame Design for Boat Tops The author uses his extensive background in engineering, boating, and boat top fabrication to help marine fabricators understand the principles behind making the strongest and most functional boat top frames.

Marine Fabricator Access the most recent and back issues of this industry magazine.

Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) Has a section on upholstery news and information.
Industrial Fabrics Information: from Engineering 360 Information about industrial fabrics which consist of woven or non-woven cloth made from natural or synthetic materials.
Innovation in Textiles Includes Industry Talk which features all of the latest news on technical textiles companies from around the world.
Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) MFA provides a network to exchange information, solve common problems and develop mutually beneficial relationships.
Sailrite - Boat and Canvas Work A retailer for fabric, tools, hardware and sewing supplies, it includes a how-to section.
Sailrite Playlists Click on the link above to access the Sailrite playlist.
Specialised Textiles Association Members of the Specialised Textiles Association manufacture outdoor covers, awnings, blinds, shade sails and structures, and more.