For inflatable makers
Inflatable fabric
Coated fabric by the roll for cold-air inflatables and banners, made in South El Monte, California.
A cold-air inflatable is cut and sewn from coated fabric and held up by a blower, so the cloth has to keep its shape and its color. We coat polyester and nylon with vinyl and sell it by the roll to the shops that build inflatables.
Most inflatable work starts with Daeron, our vinyl-coated polyester. Polyester stretches less than nylon, so Daeron holds its shape on inflated structures. It's made 39 to 60 inches wide, about 8 to 18 oz/yd².
Aeron is our vinyl-coated nylon, in plain and ripstop weaves from about 6 to 20 oz/yd². Nylon is lighter and stronger for its weight, which helps on big pieces.
Color is half the job on an inflatable. We run eleven stock colors, including metallic gold and metallic aluminum, and we match physical samples. We compound the coating in-house, so weight, color, flame package and finish can be tuned to your design.
What we build
- Cold-air inflatables
- Banners
- Custom colors and two-color builds
- Short runs through production volume
Questions buyers ask
Nylon or polyester for an inflatable?
Polyester stretches less and keeps its shape. Nylon is lighter and stronger for its weight. Tell us the size and the end use and we'll suggest a build.
Can you match our colors?
Yes. Send a physical sample and we'll match it. We also stock eleven colors: red, orange, yellow, turf green, island blue, royal blue, black, gray, white, metallic gold and metallic aluminum.
Do you make flame-retardant inflatable fabric?
Yes. Daeron and Aeron both come in flame-retardant and standard grades, and we formulate flame packages for NFPA 701. Send the flame callout your job needs.
Do you make finished inflatables?
No. We sell the coated fabric by the roll to the shops that cut and sew them.
Spec summaries are for orientation only. The current revision in your contract governs. Send your type, class and drawing and we'll confirm fit, testing and paperwork before we quote.