Answer
Dec 02, 2021 - 11:31 AM
The OEM headliner was vinyl and did not hold up well due to an additional layer of “spandex” integrated into the vinyl, causing the vinyl to shrink and separate from the disintegrating ester-based foam backer. As a result, newer model cabs have switched to cloth to remedy these problems.
Our products use an improved vinyl (without the additional spandex layer) that is bonded to a longer lasting ether-based (not ester-based) foam backer which greatly increases the longevity of our headliners. Our cloth option (also called camel-hair) is what OEM's now use in newer style cabs.
There are advantages with each option: vinyl retains the original look and feel and is easier to clean while cloth gives the cab a more "modern" appearance but can be more challenging to keep clean of grease and dirt. Either way, our improved materials will give you a long lasting product!
