DWF PVC Dropstitch Fabric Double Walled PVC Drop-stitch Fabrics with Yarns inside

What is a drop-stitch fabric, exactly?  

Compared to traditional inflatable beam construction where all surfaces are essentially rounded, drop-stitch technology uses low-stretch aramid fibers to hold the top and bottom surfaces equidistant from each other. Imagine thousands of fine strands (or stitches) per square inch, intentionally placed to distribute load and to create an exceptionally rigid “slab” when inflated. Once the drop-stitch core is made, heat fusion is then used to secure the tough woven core fibers to durable layers of reinforced PVC, which add excellent airholding characteristics. The finished product results in a far stiffer, more efficient structure; exactly what you’d want for a floating inflatable! 

It is a special type of PVC coated fabric material that has billions of polyester “spacer threads” holding the top and bottom PVC layers. The air chamber is held firmly in shape by these spacer threads, allowing the inflated structure to maintain its shape and stability under heavy outside pressure and impact, and withstand more than twice the pressure compared to generic inflatable goods.  

Features of AIR FORCE Drop Stitch Air Mats: 

Greater durability and stability compared to conventional inflatable goods. No rolling or shaking.

100% hand made. Highly durable glue work and customizable.

Easy to inflate and to completely deflate, carry around and store.

Less susceptible to growth of harmful bacteria, fungi and dust mites compared to traditional fabric mattress.

Certified for effectively decreasing noise level when using in multi-story buildings.

Chemically safe PVC surface backed by a third party test report.  

It's super durable. What makes drop-stitch better than standard PVC construction?

For starters, drop-stitch construction allows you to utilize higher air pressure inside, offering a more rigid feel. This higher air pressure and rigidity translates into being more efficient on the water, improving your energy transfer with every paddle stroke. With a drop-stitch kayak floor, the working pressure is 6.0 – 10.0 psi, with a theoretical maximum of around 20 psi, whereas a traditional floor allows only 1.0 or 2.0 psi. Drop-stitch SUP's  are extra-reinforced to use 14.0 – 18.0 psi. That's up to ten times the pressure of a regular inflatable! Again, the higher the air pressure, the stiffer the structure, the more efficient it is on any water terrain. From novice to advanced users, drop-stitch accommodates all skill-levels, actually making your time on the water more about the fun, and less about the struggle of getting those paddle strokes in.

Are there any cons to drop-stitch technology?

As it may sound, manufacturing drop-stitch takes lots of time, effort, and skill. Each Aquaglide drop-stitch board or kayak is individually welded using heat fusion, rather than the traditional glue that most companies use. It’s better for the environment, but requires expensive equipment and skilled craftspeople. The process of creating a board or boat of this quality is extremely labor intensive as you can imagine, and that comes at a higher manufacturing cost. Depending on how you use your kayak, the amount of fun you have because of drop-stitch technology may easily make up for the extra cost for the durable product and latest technology of inflatable paddle sports.

If I get a drop-stitch board or kayak, will it still be inflatable?

Yes! SUPs and kayaks made with drop-stitch floors actually weigh the same and take up the same amount of space as a traditional inflatable. That's the true benefit of drop-stitch technology — you get the same great inflatable product that's easy to transport and store, with the feel of a rigid bottom and higher air pressure.

Bottom line: drop-stitch technology is where it's at when it comes to your inflatable water sports gear. Our product development team here at Aquaglide is not only always up on the latest trends, but they care most about quality products and what works best. As always, it's our goal to provide our customers with the latest and greatest technology, increasing accessibility, usability, and upping the fun on the water. 

NOW MORE & MORE ITEMS ARE MADE OF DROP-STITCH FABRIC, EVEN THERE GENERATE TPU DROP-STITCH FABRICS. PVC ropstitch fabric is widly used for inflatable sports equipments, however PVC composition has plasticizer, that is not enviroment friendly. So we developed TPU dropstitch material, that is smellless, softer, lighter, wearing resistant and 100% safe to direct contact with skin. TPU material is widly used for food and medical equipments. TPU Drop-stitch fabrics are designed for inflatable structures with high airtightness and ageing properties, along with minimum weight. They are used for performant products such as inflatable floors, rescue air tracks, SUPs etc. 

TO OUR DEAR CLIENTS:

WE ARE A PROFESSIONAL MANUFACTURER & TRADER FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF PVC FABRICS, TPU FABRICS, PVC DROP-STITCH FABRICS, TPU DROP-STITCH FABRICS, HYPALON MATERIALS FOR MORE THAN 8 YEARS. NO ONE IS MORE PROFESSIONAL THAN US ON THESE MATERIALS' MANUFACTURING, USING, MAINTENANCE. COOPERATING WITH US IS YOUR BEST AND SMART CHOICE. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU IS NOT ONLY SATISFIED PRICE BUT BEST SHIPPING, BEST SERVICE. TOP QUALITY, BEST SERVICE AND SATISFYING CLIENTS IS OUR GREATEST GOAL. 

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