Upholstery Services
Custom marine upholstery and squabs
At Douglas, we’re the Hawke’s Bay specialists in marine upholstery, offering custom solutions tailored precisely to your vessel’s needs.
Whether you need fresh squabs or a full refurbishment, our expert team crafts marine seating that balances comfort, durability, and style. Using premium marine-grade fabrics, we ensure your upholstery stands up to harsh marine environments while enhancing your boat’s look and feel.
Interior squabs and cushions
We rebuild or recover interior squabs and cushions for boats, yachts, and catamarans, giving your seating new life.
Our wide selection of foam options means you can tailor comfort levels – from firm to plush – to suit your preference.
Visit our Hastings showroom to browse foam and fabric samples, and get expert advice on the best combination for your marine upholstery project.
Marine-grade carpet replacement
Upgrade your vessel’s flooring with our marine-grade carpet replacement service.
Perfect for boat cabins and yacht interiors, our carpets add comfort underfoot, improve insulation, and offer a stylish finish.
We carefully measure and install to ensure a flawless fit that resists moisture and wear.
Come into our showroom to explore carpet and fabric swatches to find the ideal match for your vessel.
Wall and ceiling linings for cabins
Enhance your boat or yacht cabin with expertly fitted wall and ceiling linings made from marine-grade materials designed to resist moisture, mildew, and UV damage.
These linings improve insulation and aesthetics below deck. Whether it’s for a restoration or an upgrade, we deliver quality results that last.
Full upholstery rebuilds for restoration projects
Restoring a classic boat or yacht?
Douglas provides full upholstery rebuilds that honour your vessel’s heritage while upgrading comfort and style with premium fabrics and craftsmanship. We handle every detail, from seat frames to finishing touches, to bring your restoration vision to life.
Canvas and textile repair or replacement
Beyond upholstery, we specialise in canvas and textile repair or replacement for marine uses.
Whether it’s dodgers, biminis, boat covers or stone guards, we fabricate and restore durable, weatherproof materials that protect your vessel year-round.
Port of Napier service
Onboard running repairs
When deadlines loom, our Port of Napier onboard running repairs service offers fast, expert solutions. We work directly on your vessel to complete urgent marine upholstery and textile repairs, helping you meet schedules and avoid costly downtime.
Marine upholstery repairs for large ships
Our experienced team regularly services large vessels berthed at the Port of Napier, including cruise liners and freight ships. We provide high-quality repairs, patching, and textile restoration that keep your ship’s interiors looking sharp and functioning well.
Cruise ship soft furnishing fixes
Maintaining comfort for passengers is critical. We offer rapid, reliable soft furnishing repairs on cruise ships during port layovers, ensuring a consistently high standard of onboard luxury.
Freight liner textile protection and patching
Protect and extend the life of your freight liner’s textiles with our expert patching and protective fabric applications. We repair wear and damage efficiently to minimise downtime and keep your vessel operational.
Rapid-response repair during port layovers
Our rapid-response repair team is ready to tackle unexpected upholstery or textile issues during port layovers, ensuring your vessel stays on schedule and in top condition.
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