Every Standard Tells You Exactly What Was Tested.
Six standards. Five categories. Each one verified by an accredited lab not a marketing claim.
Adhesion & Bond
Abrasion & Impact
Color & UV
Waterline
Surface Prep
Built for Every Stage of the Chain
From formulation to final inspection, MFSI standards give every stakeholder the same shared reference point.
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Specify With Confidence
Design and validate film systems against a published, testable benchmark before going to market.
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Install to a Known Reference
Follow certified surface-prep and application requirements so warranty claims hold up.
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Verify Before You Trust
Check any product against the public certification directory before it goes on the hull.
Adhesion & Bond Strength
MFSI 1001 & 1006
Minimum bond strength on gelcoat, aluminum, and composite hulls under sustained water exposure plus removability limits so film comes off without damage.
Abrasion & Impact Resistance
MFSI 1002
A repeatable test protocol simulating fendering contact, dock rub, and debris impact measuring film integrity after repeated abrasion cycles.
Adhesion & Bond Strength
MFSI 1003
Accelerated weathering requirements gloss retention and color-shift limits for finishes exposed to prolonged marine UV and salt air.
Waterline Immersion
MFSI 1004
Performance thresholds for film applied at or below the waterline, covering water ingress, edge lift, and early biofouling resistance.
Surface Preparation
MFSI 1005
Required substrate prep, primer compatibility, ambient conditions, and cure time for a certified installation.
The Difference
Same marketing language, very different level of proof.
Uncertified Claim
"Marine-grade" no defined test method, no independent lab verification behind the label.
"UV-resistant" no exposure hours or measurable fade threshold ever stated anywhere.
"Waterproof" never actually tested at or below the real waterline conditions.
Performance claims can change between production batches, with no one checking.
MFSI Certified
Tested to MFSI 1001 minimum bond strength verified after water immersion testing.
Tested to MFSI 1003 gloss retention verified after 2,000 hrs UV exposure.
Tested to MFSI 1004 — water ingress and edge lift precisely measured at the waterline
Re-verified every year through MFSI's ongoing surveillance and renewal testing process.
Download Standard Summaries
A short technical summary for each published standard, formatted for spec sheets and manufacturer documentation.
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MFSI 1001
Marine Film Adhesion
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MFSI 1002
Abrasion & Impact Resistance
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MFSI 1003
Color Change & UV Stability
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MFSI 1004
Waterline Immersion
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MFSI 1005
Surface Preparation
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MFSI 1006
Adhesive Removability
