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Fabric 1

Sunbrella Horizon Capriccio Vinyl - Colour Heather Beige
Producer/Manufacturer: TopFab Ltd
Primary Use: Main Fabric

Fabric 2

Reticulated Foam
Producer/Manufacturer: W Wiggins Ltd
Primary Use: Foam

Fabric 3

HD Free Flow Foam
Producer/Manufacturer: TopFab Ltd
Primary Use: Foam

Fabric 4

Solar Fix PTFE
Producer/Manufacturer: QCD Ltd.
Primary Use: Thread

Please describe the project specifications

Scottie Rd was designed and built in New Zealand but destined for the British Virgin Islands as a Luxury Taxi Tender. Her main criteria were to have a beige colour scheme with diamond stitching and to have a luxury feel while still being functional and comfortable at the same time. We worked with the owner, skipper and boat builder to come up with a sleek double diamond design that was all hand stitched on our twin needle machine. As a taxi tender it needed lots of areas to sit with functionalities that included cup holders and cleverly designed base squabs that doubled as the backrest for the lower seating area. The four helm seats, a forward sun bed seating area, combined with the wrap around cockpit seating and saloon dinette seating made this job stand out like a diamond in the rough seas.

What is unique or complex about the project?

This design balances high-end aesthetics, such as double diamond hand-stitching and a coordinated beige palette, with practical elements like modular seating, integrated cup holders, and versatile squabs. Utilising our unique process of 3D scanning and CAD design enabled us to line up diamonds and ensure angles were 100% accurate. The upholstery was fully hand-stitched using a twin-needle machine, showcasing the perfect fusion of digital technology and skilled craftsmanship.

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