I saw this sign out at Herlong Airport a couple of weeks ago when I was out chatting with the Maintenance manager about airplane seat repair.

While it is funny, I’m not sure it’s always the best answer. 

For example, take a look at these medical exam tables I came across a week later.

In this case, the damage was too extensive to be repaired, so I recovered them in a medical-grade vinyl.  The new medical-grade vinyls are fabulous because they’re made with materials that are anti-microbial and anti-bacterial.  Some even have silver ions that “implode” germs. 

They come in a rainbow of colors and a huge variety of textures to match any medical office decor.

In this case, the medical office wanted basic black, but the new ones are a huge improvement.

Isn’t this much nicer?  It stands up to repeat cleanings with alcohol, it keeps germs at bay, and it will last for years. 

Make sure your doctor’s office has the best-looking tables on your next visit.  If it doesn’t, have them call Hepler Bros.!

Filed under: airplanes, upholstery, vinyl by Carey Hepler Saturday, May 8th, 2010