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Custom marine upholstery — recovered seats and cushions on board, Luna Nautica, Novi Sad
Luna Nautica · Novi Sad

Boat upholstery made to measure
— boat cushions, mattresses and marine upholstery

Boat cushions, seats, bench upholstery, boat mattresses, sunpads and curtains — cut to the actual measurements of your boat, in marine fabric, outdoor textile and marine vinyl.

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Why does a ready-made boat cushion never sit right?

Marine upholstery, or boat upholstery, is everything sewn and padded inside a boat: cockpit and saloon cushions, bench upholstery, boat mattresses, sunpads and curtains. Luna Cerade i Tende d.o.o. makes it to measure — to the as-built condition of your boat, in our own workshop in Novi Sad.

  • Made strictly to measure
  • Marine fabric, outdoor textile and vinyl
  • Open-cell HR foam
  • Novi Sad — our own workshop
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What we make

Which parts of a boat interior are made to measure?

Marine upholstery is everything that gets sewn and padded on a boat or yacht. Luna Cerade i Tende makes it strictly to measure, in our own workshop in Novi Sad — nothing is bought in ready-made and resold.

Cockpit cushions and seating cut to measure in marine fabric, Luna Nautica

Boat cushions and seats

Cockpit and saloon boat seats, backrests and side cushions. Cut to the as-built shape, with open-cell HR foam that lets water through and dries out.

Upholstered cockpit bench — recovered in marine vinyl with new foam, Luna Nautica

Bench upholstery

Recovering existing benches and seats in marine vinyl or outdoor textile, with worn foam and hardware replaced.

Custom forward cabin mattress with a cover that unzips for washing, Luna Nautica

Boat mattresses for the cabin

Boat mattresses for the forward and aft cabin, including irregular V-berth shapes, with a cover that unzips and washes.

Foredeck sunpad in segments with fixing points, Luna Nautica

Sunpads

Foredeck and aft sunpads, in segments that follow the shape of the deck, with fixing points so they stay put under way.

Cabin window curtains in a material that tolerates damp and washing, Luna Nautica

Curtains

Curtains for cabin and saloon windows — shade and privacy, in a material that tolerates damp and washing.

Materials

Which materials go into marine upholstery?

A boat interior takes what furniture at home never sees: full sun all day, salt damp, rain, and a constant cycle of getting wet and drying out. That is why only materials certified for UV resistance and water repellency go into it — not ordinary upholstery fabric.

MaterialWhere we use itWhy this one
Marine fabricCushions, sunpads, mattressesColour holds in the sun and it sheds water; it breathes, so damp does not sit under the cushion
Outdoor textileSeats, backrests, curtainsMade for outdoor use — UV certified, resistant to abrasion and washing
Marine vinylBench upholstery, seats exposed to sprayWipes clean with a damp cloth, does not absorb water, resists salt and cleaning agents
Open-cell HR foamFilling for cushions and mattressesLets water and air through — the foam drains and dries instead of holding damp and odour
Workmanship

Why does an interior give way at the seam and the zip first?

The material is rarely what fails first. What gives way first is the thread on a seam that sits in the sun, and a zip that has taken on salt. That is why the interior gets the same components we use on bimini tops and boat covers.

ThreadAmann, Outdoor PRO line — thread made for outdoor use, resistant to UV and damp
ZipsYKK — on covers that come off for washing, and on sunpad segments
CoversEvery cover is zipped, so it can be washed without pulling the foam out
ReinforcementAt the corners, where a cushion is pulled and rubs against the edge most
Handles and fixingsFixing points so sunpads and cushions stay in place under way
VentingVents where the build calls for them, so the filling breathes and dries faster
Close-up of a marine cushion — double seam, zip and corner reinforcement, Luna Nautica
How we work

How is marine upholstery made, step by step?

An interior is not ordered from a catalogue. Every piece is measured, because in practice no two boats of the same model match — not after refits, seat replacements or a different cockpit layout.

1

Enquiry and photos

You send photos of the current state and rough dimensions. That alone shows what can be recovered and what has to be made new.

2

Taking measurements

Measurements are taken from the as-built condition, not from the builder's specification. It is most accurate when the boat is with us; if the interior is removable, bringing the existing pieces in is enough — they serve as the pattern.

3

Choosing material and colour

We choose between marine fabric, outdoor textile and marine vinyl, according to how exposed the piece is to sun and water. Colours are matched to the rest of the boat.

4

Cutting and sewing

Cut to the as-built shape and sewn with Amann Outdoor PRO thread, with YKK zips on every removable cover.

5

Fitting and handover

Pieces are test-fitted and adjusted wherever they do not sit right. Only then are they handed over.

Who we work for

When is boat or yacht upholstery rebuilt from scratch?

An interior is rarely replaced because someone got bored of it. It is replaced when the material, the foam or a seam gives way — and these are the four situations we see most often.

A used boat, just boughtThe structure is sound but the cushions and benches are worn out. We recover them and refill them, without touching the existing bases.
Cushions that hold dampClosed-structure foam soaks up water and never dries, so odour sets in. The answer is open-cell HR foam and a cover that comes off.
Faded coversThe colour has gone in the sun, or a seam has split along an exposed edge. Then we move to a UV-certified material and outdoor thread.
A new cockpit layoutThe use of the space changes — different benches, an added sunpad or new bases. Everything is cut to the as-built shape.
Care and maintenance

How do you make marine upholstery last longer?

After a tripRinse the salt off with fresh water — salt breaks down both material and thread
Washing coversFollow the material manufacturer's instructions, no fabric softener
Drying the foamThe foam must dry before the cover goes back on, otherwise the odour stays
Marine vinylWipe with a damp cloth; aggressive solvents strip the protective layer
Out of seasonKeep cushions and mattresses somewhere dry and airy, not sealed in plastic
SeamsDeal with a loosening seam straight away — a restitched seam is a repair, a torn piece is a new build
Lokalno

Where is marine upholstery made in Novi Sad?

Seat recovering and boat cushion making are done in our own workshop in Novi Sad, Milana Janića 29 — cutting and sewing both happen there, with no middleman. The most accurate result comes when the boat, or the interior itself, is with us, because measuring, test-fitting and final adjustment are done under controlled conditions.

1. The boat comes to us (recommended). You bring the boat to Novi Sad. Measurements are taken on the boat itself, and test-fitting and final adjustment are done on the spot at the workshop.
2. You bring the interior in. If the cushions, seats, loungers and mattresses come off, bringing the existing pieces to us is enough — they serve as the pattern, and the boat does not have to be moved anywhere.
3. We come to you. Possible, but it is the most expensive option and is agreed case by case — it depends on distance, access to the boat and the scope of work.

Alongside marine upholstery we most often make a bimini top, camper enclosure and sprayhood or protective boat cover — so colours and materials are matched in one go. The full programme is on the Luna Nautica.

Boat brought in to Luna Cerade i Tende in Novi Sad for custom marine upholstery

Content last updated: 22 August 2026.

In short

Key facts about marine upholstery

Everything people ask most often, in one place.

What it isEverything sewn and padded on a boat or yacht: cushions and seating, bench upholstery, cabin mattresses, sunpads and curtains
MaterialsMarine fabric, outdoor textile and marine vinyl — certified for UV resistance and water repellency
FillingOpen-cell HR foam — lets water and air through, drains and dries
ThreadAmann, Outdoor PRO line — made for outdoor use
ZipsYKK, on every removable cover
WorkmanshipStrictly to measure, in our own workshop in Novi Sad
MeasuringMost accurate when the boat, or the removable interior, is with us
Customer rating4.8/5 — over 113 Google reviews
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Frequently asked questions about marine upholstery

What counts as marine upholstery?
Cushions and seating, bench upholstery, cabin mattresses, sunpads and curtains. At Luna all of it is made to measure, to the actual dimensions of the boat.
Can I bring the cushions to the workshop?
Yes, and it is the quickest and most affordable route. If the cushions, seats, loungers and mattresses come off, you bring them to the workshop in Novi Sad and they serve as the pattern — the boat does not have to be moved anywhere.
Do you come out to measure on site?
Coming to you is possible, but it is the most expensive option and it is agreed case by case, because it depends on distance, access to the boat and the scope of work. The best result for the money comes from bringing the boat to us, or bringing in the removable interior.
What foam goes into boat cushions and mattresses?
Open-cell HR foam. That foam lets water and air through, so after rain or spray it drains and dries instead of holding damp and odour.
Do the covers come off, and how are they washed?
Yes, they come off. Covers are made with a YKK zip so they can be taken off and washed without pulling out or damaging the foam. Wash them according to the material manufacturer's instructions, without fabric softener, and let the foam dry completely before the cover goes back on.
What is the difference between marine vinyl and outdoor textile?
Marine vinyl wipes clean with a damp cloth, does not absorb water and copes better with spray and salt — it suits benches and seats that are permanently exposed. Outdoor textile is nicer to the touch and breathes, so it goes on backrests, curtains and places where people sit for longer.
Do you recover existing boat seats or is everything made new?
Both are possible. If the base is sound, we recover it and replace only the foam and hardware. If the piece is torn or the foam has failed, a new one is made to measure.
What does the price of marine upholstery depend on?
On the number and size of the pieces, the material chosen, the thickness and type of foam, and whether an existing piece is recovered or a new one is built. That is why a quote is only given after measurements and photos — so that it is exact, not an estimate.
Do you also make the bimini and the covers for the same boat?
Yes. The interior, bimini top and protective covers are made in the same workshop, so colours, fabric and thread are matched in one go.
How should cushions be stored out of season?
Somewhere dry and airy, never sealed in plastic. The foam has to be completely dry before the cushions are put away, otherwise the odour stays.
Do you reinforce the corners of cushions?
Yes. Corners are where a cushion is pulled and rubs against the edge most, so that is where the reinforcement goes.
Why does every cover have a zip?
Because a zipped cover can be taken off and washed without pulling the foam out. Every cover we make is zipped, with a YKK zip, for exactly that reason.
Related

What is usually made alongside the interior?

Same fabric, same thread, same workshop — so colours and materials are matched in one go.

Bimini top with three stainless bows on a boat — Luna Nautica, Novi Sad

Bimini tops

Sun protection over the cockpit, on a stainless frame made to fit the boat.

Bimini tops
Camper enclosure on a speedboat — cockpit closed in to measure, Luna Nautica

Camper and sprayhood

Closing in the cockpit when you need shelter from wind, rain and spray.

Camper and sprayhood enclosures
Protective boat cover — Luna Nautica, Novi Sad

Protective covers

Winter, transport and storage covers that protect the boat out of season.

Protective boat covers

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