This is premium, high quality, commercial grade, professional grade, pleated vinyl upholstery fabric. The Pleats are every 1 1/2". This pleated marine vinyl fabric has 1/4" polyester fill backing. This Marine Vinyl Fabric is , and Sunlight Resistant. The Pleats run vertical on the 54" width. The pleats are always 54" long. As with patterned material, if you want the pleat (pattern) to go a certain direction, you may need to order a longer piece of material. For example, on a snowmobile seat, most people want the pleats (pattern) to run across the seat, not lengthwise. If the seat is less than 64" long, most people buy 2 yards (72" long x 56" wide) of pleated (pattern) fabric to do a snowmobile seat. There is some waste, but the seat looks better. Bry-Tech Marine1 brand vinyl fabric meets or exceeds the higher standards required for outdoor use. This "Bry-Tech Marine1" brand vinyl fabric is perfect for re-upholstering patio, sun-room furniture, boat seats, pontoon boat seats, ski boat seats, jet ski seats, 4 wheeler seats, ATV seats, motorcycle seats, home sofa cushions, snow mobile seats, automotive seats, auto seat covers, auto door panels, car seats, truck seats, home sofas, home seat cushions, bar stools, restaurant booths, restaurant furniture, boat hull liner, headliner, motorcycle seats, home sofa cushions, automotive seat covers, bar stools, or any outdoor application that will be exposed to the sun and moisture. This fabric can be sewn or stapled. Construction: PVC Vinyl Face with Polyester Back Width: 54" wide The material is sold by the linear yard. Example: 1 yard = 36 inches by 54" wide. Example: 3 yards = 108 inches by 54" wide. Example: 10 yards = 360 inches by 54" wide. Example: 30 yards = 1080 inches by 54" wide. Weight: 30 ounces (1.88 pounds) per linear yard for vinyl fabric, plus polyester fill backing and light vinyl backing. Thickness: 1.10 mm UV Resistance: 650 Hours (meets specification ASTM G26-96 Method C / CFFA-2) Resistance: Pass (meets specification ASTM G21-96 /CFFA-120) Abrasion Resistance: 100,000+ Double Rubs (meets specification ASTM D 4157-07 Wyzenbeek/CFFA-1A) Cold Crack: -25 F (meets specification ASTM D 1593 or -25 F Federal Standard No. 191A Method 5874 / CFFA-6) Flammability: meets specification Federal Test Method Standard FMVSS 302 (Self-Extinguishing specification) We have taken the guesswork out of matching colors on marine vinyl fabric, with the "Bry-Tech Marine1" brand. The "Bry-Tech Marine1" brand uses the same colors choices for: 1. Flat (smooth) Marine Vinyl fabric 54" wide, by the yard 2. Pleated Marine Vinyl fabric 54" wide, by the yard 3. 1/4" Foam Back Marine Vinyl fabric 54" wide, by the yard 4. Marine Hidem, (to hide staples) by the yard 5. Marine Welt, (to sew panels together) by the yard 25 Colors available Example: Bright Red Bry-Tech Marine1 Pleated Marine Vinyl fabric is the same color, as Bright Red Bry-Tech Marine1 Marine Hidem, is the same color as Bright Red Bry-Tech Marine1 Marine Welt, Etc.. Using these items together, on the same job, allows you to match colors. This gives you high quality, professional results. We have sold over 40,000 yards, of this high quality "Bry-Tech Marine1" vinyl fabric.