We’ll be honest, this set turned out even better than we imagined, and we don’t say that lightly.

Made with a stunning James Dunlop fabric, these squabs look even better in real life than they do in photos, and that’s saying something. The blue weave has a texture and depth that just doesn’t come through on a screen, which is exactly why we always tell people to come in and feel the fabric for themselves before deciding. This is the kind of finish we build every set to, sharp lines, a fabric that holds its own, and cushions that make the whole boat feel finished.

What goes into a set of marine squabs

Every squab we build starts with a pattern cut specifically for the boat it’s going on, not a generic size squeezed to fit. You can see that process in the workshop shots below, panels cut, pinned, and matched before a single stitch goes in. It’s slow work, but it’s the difference between cushions that sit properly on your deck and ones that shift, gap, or wear unevenly within a season.

Why James Dunlop fabric

We choose fabrics like James Dunlop because marine upholstery in New Zealand has to earn its keep. Sun, salt, and constant use are hard on soft furnishings, so the fabric needs to hold its colour and structure well beyond a single summer. It’s also, frankly, just a gorgeous fabric to work with.

Custom marine squabs, made in Motueka

If you’ve got a boat with cushions that have seen better days, or a fabric you’ve fallen in love with and want built into something, that’s exactly the kind of project we love. Every set is made right here in our Motueka workshop, fitted to your boat and built to handle the marine environment properly.

Have a fabric you’ve fallen in love with? Let’s make something beautiful with it.

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