After the shape, the big decision is the material. There is no universal winner — there is a right material for each zone of your business.
Commercial vinyl: king of high traffic
Wipes clean with a cloth and shrugs off spills, grease, and daily abuse. That is why it is the standard for restaurant seating, especially on the seat, where the punishment lands. We carry the Denali deck and more commercial brands, with over 50 high-traffic colors.
Fabric: warmth and style
Nothing matches the cozy feel of a textured fabric. Ideal for booth backs, upholstered walls, and zones with less direct food contact. We carry Charlotte Fabrics (thousands of patterns, including stain-fighting Crypton textiles) and Sunbrella, whose fabrics resist sun and stains — perfect for Arizona patios.
The pro move: combine them
Our most requested combination: vinyl seat + fabric back. The seat takes the daily grind and cleans easily; the back shows off texture and color. Best of both worlds — and we build it that way on many of our projects.
Already have a material in mind?
We also work with customer's own material: if your designer already specified a fabric, we will upholster with it, no problem.
Explore our decks and brands on the Materials page, or tell us about your project and we will walk you through physical samples in hand.