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(can also be made with clear vinyl)

Sea Clear is a UV stabilized thin gauge polycarbonate for side and aft windows.  It is optically clearer than vinyl and more resistant to heat and cold.  The creative use of Sea Clear polycarbonate provides a clearer, longer lasting solution for marine or other window applications that do not require roll-up.  It is not appropriate for traditional roll-up application.

The newer polycarbonates have finally solved the old problem of "yellowing". Also, they are more scratch resistant that materials from three or four years ago. This advanced product now allows us to offer an upgrade from rollable vinyl's to semi-rigid polycarbonates. The cost is about $100.00 more than Stratglass panels and it takes about an hour longer to make a polycarbonate panel. The clarity is excellent, which makes it an excellent choice for most panel applications.

In 1953, polycarbonate was discovered by Dr. H. Schnell at Bayer AG, Germany and by D.W. Fox, General Electric Company, USA working independently.  In the late 1950’s polycarbonate began to be used in commercial applications.

Polycarbonate was initially used for electrical and electronic applications such as distributor and fuse boxes, display and plug connections and subsequently for glazing for greenhouses and public buildings.  Soon polycarbonate’s outstanding combination of beneficial characteristics made it the material of choice for many other applications.

In 1982, the first audio-CD was introduced to the market, quickly replacing audio records.  Within 10 years optical media technology included CD-ROMs, and within 15 years DVDs.  All these optical data storage systems depend on polycarbonate.

Since the mid 1980’s, 18 litre water bottles made of polycarbonate have increasingly replaced heavy and fragile glass bottles.  These light-weight and shatter resistant bottles can now be found in many public buildings and offices.

Already used in the USA since the end of the 1980’s automotive headlamps made of polycarbonate became authorized in Europe in 1991.  Today, almost every new European car is equipped with polycarbonate headlamps.

Some other common uses are safety shields, sight glasses and chair mats. 

Marine Canvas	Industrial Commercial	Residential Canvas	Custom Awnings

Government	Cushions / Upholstery	Tarps  &  Covers	Winter Covers

Miscellaneous	MAC Boat Covers	MAC Bimini Tops	Tents / Gazebos

Clear Vinyl		Polycarbonate

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  Our custom canvas shop has been manufacturing marine canvas applications, boat covers, residential enclosures & awnings, commercial awnings & upholstery,  industrial enclosures & miscellaneous custom canvas for almost thirty years. We take pride in our custom canvas design and use only  the quality products such as Sunbrella, Stamoid, Stratglass & Crystal Clear.