What Material Is An Inflatable Building Made From?
Inflatable buildings can be made from a variety of materials, and the specific choice often depends on the intended use and durability requirements.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC):
PVC is a popular material for inflatable structures due to its durability, flexibility, and airtight properties. It is often used for airtight inflatables where maintaining internal air pressure is crucial. PVC inflatable buildings are known for their resistance to weather elements.
Polyester Fabric Coated with PVC
Some inflatable structures use a base of polyester fabric coated with layers of PVC. This combination provides strength, flexibility, and resistance to tearing. The PVC coating ensures airtightness.
Polyurethane (PU)-Coated Nylon:
PU-coated nylon is another material choice for inflatables. It offers good strength-to-weight ratio, flexibility, and is often used in the construction of lightweight and portable inflatable structures. It may be used for airtight or constant air inflatables.
Hypalon:
Hypalon is a synthetic rubber often used in the manufacturing of high-performance inflatable boats. It is resistant to UV rays, chemicals, and abrasion, making it suitable for applications where durability is a critical factor.
Nylon or Polyester Ripstop Fabric:
For lightweight and portable inflatables, ripstop fabrics made from nylon or polyester are common. These fabrics are designed to resist tearing and provide durability.
Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU):
TPU is a flexible and durable material that is often used in the construction of airtight inflatables. It is resistant to abrasion and punctures and offers good elasticity.
Fast Tent is manufactured from a heavy duty PVC coated reinforced flexible polyester or nylon fabric. It is non toxic, and is approximately 630 grams/square metre. Material is stitched together with a minimum of two lines of rot resistant nylon thread with reinforcing strips of PVC or webbing strips where required.
We use flame retardant material as standard which meets the relevant standards worldwide. These certificates are available upon request. Because The Fast Tent is manufactured from a flame retardant PVC and as such can be used for hot works such as welding / grinding if required.
A range of standard colours are available; Black, White, Brown, Bright Green, DarkGreen, Sky Blue, Ice Blue, Dark Blue, Orange, Purple, Red, Grey, Yellow, Sand.
