Five Year Limited Warranty
I. WARRANTY
STAMOID® MARINE FABRICS are warranted for a period of five (5) years from the date of
purchase against extreme loss of color or strength from sunlight and other normal exposure conditions
subsequent to normal use when properly maintained according to Stamoid recommendations.
- Breaking strength at least equal to 85% of its original value.
- Tear strength at least equal to 85% of its original value
- Uniform color degradation with the same exposure conditions
- Water-proofness
II. EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover labor installation and fabrication work by the fabricator/dealer or
damage caused by use or care of the product contrary to the use and care instructions listed below.
The warranty is void if the nature of the complaint(s) come(s) from:
- Degradation due to inadequate transportation, storage, handling or malevolent degradation.
- Misuse of STAMOID® MARINE FABRICS for applications not intended for each specific
product as detailed in the Stamoid Marine Brochure.
- Inadequate usage.
- Consequence of chemical or abrasion action or harsh environmental conditions.
- Inadequate maintenance. See item IV. Care and maintenance below.
III. CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY APPLICATION
This warranty starts on the delivery date of the STAMOID® MARINE FABRIC to the customer.
Warranty is applicable only if the nature of the complaint is communicated by registered courier with
notification of reception by Serge Ferrari N.A., in a maximum lead time of 30 calendar days after its
appearance. The invoice for the fabric must be fully paid before registration of any claim can be
made.
If the material was not purchased directly from Serge Ferrari N.A., the claim will be registered with
the wholesale distributor or converter that actually supplied the STAMOID® MARINE FABRICS.
If the fabric becomes unserviceable within the terms of this warranty, Serge Ferrari N.A. will supply
replacement STAMOID® MARINE FABRIC free of charge. This warranty does not cover labor
and installation supplied by the dealer.
IV. Care and Maintenance
Regular cleaning and topcoat protectant application is required to ensure long life of the product.
Stamoid recommends the use of IMAR Brand 'Stamoid' Marine Fabric cleaning and protectants
products. Normal schedule of care is quarterly, while harsh environmental locations (extreme UV or
caustic airborne particulate) will require more frequent care. In no circumstances should non-neutral
ph or abrasive products be applied to Stamoid.
Fabric Care Instructions
1. Lay the fabric out on a flat surface. Moisten the fabric with clean water. Add a solution of a proper cleaning agent to
the fabric, specifically IMAR™ STAMOID® Marine Vinyl Cleaner #603, or a solution of gentle soap and water.
2. Brush the fabric using a soft bristle brush and allow the solution to do most of the work. Do not grind the bristles into
the fabric.
3. Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove all traces of the soapy solution. In case of severe dirt and grime
duplicate this process a second time.
(A solution of 10% bleach can be brushed onto the fabric to kill any mildew spores that may have remained.)
4. Rinse.
Duplicate effort on second side.
Goods should be hung to dry.
5. Finally an application of IMAR™ STAMOID® #603 Marine Vinyl Protective Spray and or IMAR™ STAMOID® #601
Marine Vinyl Protective Cream should be added to the surface after the "post wash" drying time. IMAR™ STAMOID®
cleaners and protective products are neutral pH products.
About PVC and Top Coatings
An enlarged side view of common vinyl fabric would show raw PVC (polyvinyl chloride) covered by a thin layer of plastic
called the "topcoat". The topcoat is the part of the vinyl you can see and touch. To keep vinyl fabric soft and flexible,
manufacturers add agents known as plasticizers to raw PVC. A major function of the topcoat is to hold in these
plasticizers, which otherwise would quickly evaporate. If the topcoat is damaged or degraded, plasticizers begin to
escape leading to embrittlement, cracking, and failure.
Therefore under no circumstances, should anyone use an abrasive cleaner or any cleaner with a solvent base. Solvents
and/or abrasives can destroy the protective topcoat and decrease the expected lifespan of your fabric.
