Saddlery for professional and military vessels
On board a professional or military boat, the requirements in terms of upholstery are as functional as they are regulatory. Ruchaud designs bespoke nautical upholstery to meet the intensive use, demanding conditions and specific standards of the professional maritime sector. For several decades, we have supported shipowners and shipyards in equipping their vessels with reliability, technical expertise and exacting standards.
Interior upholstery for professional boats
The interior upholstery of a professional boat must combine robustness, comfort and easy maintenance. Ruchaud designs made-to-measure solutions for workboats, transport vessels, military vessels and intervention units:
- Technical benches for resting or waiting areas
- Ergonomic upholstery for monitoring rooms, cubicles or cubicles
- Bunk mattresses or built-in bunks
- Solar protection or blackout curtains
- Coatings and covers resistant to stains, damp and intensive washing
- Materials complying with safety or hygiene standards
Each interior trim level is designed to optimise space, ensure comfortable use even in rough seas, and facilitate maintenance in demanding situations.
Outdoor upholstery for professional boats
Outdoors, upholstery has to withstand constant exposure to the elements while ensuring the safety and comfort of crews and passengers. We design technical upholstery adapted to the constraints of intensive use:
- Upholstery for benches or boarding areas
- Covers and protective tarpaulins
- Technical upholstery for pilot boats or intervention launches
- Anti-UV, anti-mould and salt water resistant fabrics
- Robust finishes: reinforced seams, solid fastenings, marinised accessories
Our quality upholstery is designed to integrate seamlessly into the ship's working environment, ensuring durability and reliability.
Made-to-measure Ruchaud for professional use
Every professional or military vessel has specific requirements, depending on its mission, frequency of use and regulatory constraints. Thanks to our in-house design office, we can model your entire project in 3D, enabling us to visualise each part precisely, anticipate technical constraints on board and guarantee a perfect fit, right down to the smallest detail.
We work from your technical plans (2D or 3D), or we can work directly on site to measure the dimensions, even in complex or inaccessible areas. Our technical team (purchasing, design office, upholsterers) analyses the use, the standards to be met and the structural characteristics of the boat to offer you the best combinations of foams, fabrics and fixings - with a view to optimum integration into the ship's layout.
Each saddlery item is made in France in our workshop, using controlled processes and certified materials that have been tried and tested in professional environments.
Technical solutions selected for life at sea
At Ruchaud, the quality of our upholstery depends above all on the rigorous choice of materials. Because the marine environment imposes specific constraints (salt, humidity, UV, heat, mould), we select the best-performing foams and fabrics on the market, tested and adapted to intensive nautical use.
Technical foams for nautical upholstery
We work with several types of high-performance marine foams, adapted to the specific constraints of sailing:
- Polyether or high resilience (HR) foams are perfect for interior upholstery, offering long-lasting comfort with different densities depending on use (mattress, seat, backrest...).
- Dryfeel® outdoor foams specially designed for outdoor use, they provide excellent ventilation, optimal drainage and quick drying, limiting the risk of damp and mould.
- Closed-cell foams they do not retain water and are suitable for certain specific uses.
- Eco-responsible foams made from recycled or natural materials, designed with a reduced environmental impact, without compromising on durability and comfort.
Each upholstery has been designed with a personalised choice of foam, depending on its position on board, the frequency of use and the level of comfort expected.
High-performance marine fabrics
At Ruchaud, each fabric is carefully selected to meet the specific requirements of professional and military environments. We buy directly from manufacturers and regularly attend textile trade fairs. This active monitoring is supported by a dedicated purchasing department, in liaison with our design office.
We have an extensive weaving library with a wide range of textile references adapted to sailing: technical textiles, marine PVC, vinyls, imitation leather, real leather... with many grained, smooth, woven or textile-look finishes.
Thanks to our partnerships with the leading brands in the sector (Sunbrella, Serge Ferrari, Spradling...), we have access to their latest innovations: water-repellent, breathable fabrics that are resistant to UV rays, mould and wear.
Our sourcing also incorporates a responsible approach, with an increasing selection of recycled, certified or low environmental impact materials, without compromising on performance or aesthetics.
With Ruchaud, you benefit from a wide choice of textures, colours and finishes, for technical, durable and environmentally-friendly sailboat upholstery.
Expert finishes
Because every detail counts, we pay particular attention to finishes and accessories:
- Reinforced seams with threads adapted to the marine environment
- Double or single topstitching, quilting
- Salt-resistant YKK® fasteners
- Marine plywood or rot-proof HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) sheet if structure required
- Stainless steel or plastic marine fasteners depending on use
- Covers may or may not be removable, depending on on-board configuration
Our rigorous choice of materials guarantees comfortable, durable and easy-to-maintain upholstery, designed to cope with the most demanding sailing conditions.
A saddlery project for your professional boat?
Let's study your needs together. Inside or out, we'll work with you at every stage of your project to design technical, comfortable, elegant and durable nautical upholstery that's perfectly suited to your requirements.
Our other segments
Sailing boats
On board a sailing yacht, comfort has to adapt to the constraints of space and navigation. We create made-to-measure upholstery, designed to last and fit every shape of boat.
Catamarans
On a catamaran, every space counts. We design upholstery adapted to life on board, resistant to the elements, comfortable and harmonious, to enhance your cruising and your stopovers.
Nautical refit
Need to renew your upholstery? Thanks to our extensive library of templates, we can re-issue your interior and exterior upholstery, in its original covering or the one of your choice. Charterers and dealers: extend the life of your boats in an eco-responsible way.
Motorboat
Speed, sun, sea spray... Our made-to-measure upholstery for powerboats combines comfort, technical features and durability. Ideal for making the most of every outing, whether at sea or alongside the quayside.
River barges
On board a barge, the pace is different. Our upholstery reflects the river atmosphere, with hard-wearing materials, sober lines and a design that's built to last over time.