Top Notch 9

Top Notch 9® Marine Canvas is a high-performance, solution-dyed polyester fabric engineered for demanding outdoor, marine, and industrial applications. Developed by Marlen Textiles, this advanced canvas combines exceptional strength, colourfastness and weather resistance, making it a versatile choice for covers, tops and protective structures that must withstand long-term exposure to the elements.

Top Notch 9® is finished with a water-repellent fluorocarbon (PFAS-free) surface, giving it outstanding water resistance while remaining breathable and reversible. The solution-dyed yarns provide exceptional UV stability and colourfastness — so the fabric retains its appearance over years of use.

This performance canvas delivers superior strength, abrasion resistance and dimensional stability compared with many traditional solution-dyed materials, and its reversible construction adds design flexibility for awnings, marine tops, gazebos, trailer and patio covers, and a wide range of outdoor protective applications.

Key Attributes

  • 100% solution-dyed polyester for long-lasting colour and durability
  • Water-repellent fluorocarbon finish (PFAS-free)
  • Reversible and breathable construction
  • High UV resistance and excellent abrasion performance
  • Dimensionally stable; resists sagging and stretching
  • Suitable for marine tops, awnings, canopies, trailer covers and outdoor protection
Specification Details
Material Type 100% solution-dyed polyester fabric
Surface Finish Water-repellent fluorocarbon (PFAS-free)
Breathability Yes (breathable and reversible)
UV Resistance Excellent (solution-dyed colourfastness)
Water Resistance High water repellency
Dimensional Stability Excellent; resists sagging and stretching
Abrasion Resistance High (industry-suitable performance)
Weight ~305 g/m² (15 oz/yd²)
Width ~152 cm (60″)
Warranty Approx. 8-year limited warranty (varies by supplier)
Typical Uses Marine tops, trailer & patio covers, awnings, canopies, outdoor protective fabric
Cleaning Water-based cleaning agents or water-based foam (standard care)
Environmental BPA-free, no added lead/heavy metals (varies by batch)
Roll Length Approx. 45 m (50 yds)

 

Marlen Colours

Admiral Navy, Black, Burgundy, Cardinal Red, Caribbean Blue, Charcoal, Forest Green, Silver Grey, Tan, Taupe, White