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Repair of sails and canvas

Sailmakerij De Vries Maritiem uses very durable materials for your hoods and sails. Of course a good maintenance of your products is very important. The life of your product depends on how you treat it. If the canvas has become soiled, you can clean it yourself or let us do it.

You simply bring your products to us and we will take care of the complete handling.

While cleaning, avoid using hot water, aggressive cleaning agents and solvents.

Repair of sails and canvas

A leaking spray hood or aft tent, loose seams, a torn clew, damage to the leech and the foot, broken halyards, reefing latches that tear... you name it. We come across all kinds of things. Often damage to your sail or canvas product can still be repaired thanks to the expert hands of our sailmakers. Not sure if the damage can still be repaired? Feel free to stop by so that we can assess with you whether it is still possible and sensible to repair your canvas products or sails! Our team of professionals will then expertly repair your product so you can get back to enjoying a wonderful boating experience as quickly as possible.

  • Expert repair of your sails or canvas products;
  • Fast repair of your sails/canvas products;
  • Available 6 days a week, throughout the year.
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Additional work that you can normally just wait for

In addition to all the professional repairs, you can also come to Sailmakerij de Vries Maritiem for the installation of an extra reef in your mainsail, the replacement of a broken clamcleat or a new lufftape on your luff. Mildew and green deposits can be professionally cleaned in our sailwash. In addition, we ensure that your product is impregnated after cleaning so that it is again dirt- and water-repellent.

UV radiation

What many people do not know is that UV radiation can do the most damage to canvas products and sails. The stitching thread of a spray hood and the canvas of a tarpaulin, for example, are subject to UV radiation. It therefore goes without saying that the canvas must be UV resistant. A furling jib cover or UV strips on a sail ensure that your sail is always protected against weather influences and UV radiation. Because the UV protection is permanently attached to the sail, the assembly of a separate cover is no longer necessary. This saves you a lot of time before and after sailing. For your spray hood, GORE™ TENARA® sewing thread is the answer.

GORE™ TENARA® sewing thread

Even the strongest, most durable outdoor fabrics have weak points, the seams. This is because conventional sewing thread can wear out at the seam and break over time due to UV radiation, cleaning agents, dirt, salt, water, rain and snow. You can have your spray hood or convertible top stitched with Tenara sewing thread at De Vries Maritiem.

GORE™ TENARA® sewing thread is guaranteed to have the same life as the fabric. It maintains the strength of the stitching even under the harshest outdoor conditions. It does not degenerate, crack or break despite extreme weather conditions, temperatures or chemicals.

Benefits

  • 15-year warranty.
  • It will not fade , stain or discolor.
  • It is not affected by regular exposure to UV light
  • It will not deteriorate due to mold, mildew, acid rain, salt water and cleaning solutions.
  • Does not absorb water.
  • Available in a variety of color options.