The wear rating of Sonnendeck is also greater than for Haartz, by perhaps 10%. So for Porsche, Mercedes and BMW owners who will spend a little more in order to see that 'dobby' weave we offer a fabric called Sonnendeck (in addition to the original German Sonnenland or Happich canvas. Haartz Stayfast canvas has a plain (unwoven) inner lining. Many purists who own Mercedes and other German cars want to see the particular German weave (that is called 'dobby weave') when they look up inside the car. Sonnendeck Canvas (also called 'Twillfast') is an American made canvas, true double texture topping like the Haartz Stayfast. If you do not see a canvas top listed for your car, please inquire and we will provide a quotation for it. The inside of the top is pre-shrunk cotton. Canvas is widely regarded as 'richer looking' than vinyl. Haartz Stayfast is the American substitute for the German canvases used in Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, some models of Mustang and Lebaron and others. It is this core that makes the fabric last a very long time, with both better static and dynamic wear ratings than vinyl toppings. The two are bonded with and separated by a butyl rubber core. Also available at a lower cost is the same top in, Sonnendeck (twillfast) canvas and American Haartz Stayfast Canvas.Ībout The Fabrics: Haartz Stayfast Canvas has a canvas outer layer and a preshrunk cotton inner layer. The top will interface with the original headliner which should be re-used.Īlternate Materials: We offer precise replacements, made in the original canvas. Original rainguard design keeps water runoff from the sides of the car. The top is made with original style reverse deck seams which are electronically welded. Original Configuration:The 'new Beetle' dealer convertibles were sold with German Sonnenland canvas tops.

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