What is the material (fabric) used for renovating diningroom chairs called? it is some sort of plastic...?

Question

My diningroom chairs are ripped and I want to renovate them. I seen this material once, but I can't remember what it is called. it is sort of plastic on the front side and underneath it has some sort of strings crossed and glued for support. Thank you.

Answer 1

Another is fabric backed, or not, vinyl. At all fabric sores.

Answer 2

Could you mean 'naugahyde'?  

Most fabric stores sell it by the yard, or you can order it online.

http://www.naugahyde.com/

Answer 3

That's fabric-backed vinyl or oilcloth, something like wipe-clean tablecloths are made of, but heavier and better quality.

You can buy it at large fabric stores, or online at http://www.fabric.com/home-decor-fabric-...

Answer 4

Naugahyde. Cruelty free fabric

http://www.naugahyde.com/history.html