Pillow Tank vs Onion Tank vs Flexitank: How Tank Type Determines Your Fabric Spec
Tank geometry decides where coated fabric fails. A comparison of pillow, onion, flexitank and frame tanks, and the textile spec each format requires.
Air Lifting Bags and Load Test Bags: How to Choose the Right Fabric
Crane test bags, salvage bags, aircraft lifting bags and breaching cushions all start as coated fabric. What changes is how each one is loaded.
SOTAR Rafts Take Center Stage at the 2026 US Rafting Nationals
Three days of racing, one river, one goal: this past weekend, the United States Rafting Association wrapped up the 2026 US Rafting Nationals on the South Fork American River in Placerville, CA. It’s the event that ranks US teams for eligibility to compete internationally, and for the second year running, the rafts underneath the crews were built on Erez REZcoat™ TPU.
TPU vs PVC Packraft Fabric: What Engineers Need to Know
Neither material is simply “better.” PVC is a sound choice when cost and floor rigidity are priorities, such as for a first boat or a casual flatwater packraft. TPU is the choice manufacturers reach for when weight, packability, and resistance to sharp-impact damage define the product, which is why it’s become the standard for expedition and whitewater-focused pack rafts.
IMO & SOLAS Certified Fabrics: What Life Raft Manufacturers Need to Know
Navigating the transition from strict maritime safety standards to raw material selection is the most critical phase for product developers. For inflatable life rafts, a SOLAS approved fabric cannot simply be an off-the-shelf polymer; it must be engineered as a highly specialized IMO certified marine textile capable of surviving catastrophic failure conditions.
¿Es posible reciclar los textiles recubiertos de TPU y es la mejor opción?
Recycling TPU-coated textiles is possible, but often impractical. See how chemical recycling compares to reuse for sustainable EOL.
The Science of Superior Containment: High-Performance TPU Fuel Bladders for UAVs, USVs, and Racing
Designing a flexible fuel bladder for UAV, USV, or
racing applications? Erez specializes in lightweight
TPU-coated textiles engineered for custom fuel
bladders — conformal geometry, RF-welded seams,
and MIL-spec material grades. Talk to our engineers.
What is REACH Compliance? And Why It Matters for Your Coated Fabric Supply Chain
The rapid evolution of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), and autonomous platforms has redefined the requirements for onboard energy storage. This demand for high-performance fuel containment is equally critical in the high-stakes worlds of professional racing vehicles and high-speed powerboats.
High-Performance TPU for Fuel Cells: From UAVs to USVs and Racing Vehicles
The rapid evolution of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), and autonomous platforms has redefined the requirements for onboard energy storage. This demand for high-performance fuel containment is equally critical in the high-stakes worlds of professional racing vehicles and high-speed powerboats.
Engineering the Ultimate RIB: Why Aliphatic TPU is the New Standard for High-Performance Marine Vessels
Aliphatic TPU vs Hypalon for RIBs: Discover why TPU offers superior seam strength, faster production, and better durability.
Medical-Grade TPU for Medical Devices: Meeting ISO 10993 Standards and Beyond
When you’re developing inflatable products—dynamic compression sleeves, therapeutic mattresses, specialized patient positioning equipment—the coated fabric isn’t just another component on your bill of materials.
Selecting the Right Flexible Ducting Material for Chemical and Abrasion Resistance
Selecting the right flexible ducting material is critical for industrial applications exposed to chemicals and abrasive particles. Learn why TPU-coated fabrics outperform standard PVC in dock seals, industrial connectors, and heavy-duty ducting. This comprehensive guide covers chemical resistance testing, abrasion ratings, and material specifications for manufacturers.
What you need to know about PU-coated nylon fabric
Most people don’t think about the fabric holding their life jacket together until they’re floating in the water. PU-coated nylon is that fabric—the workhorse material keeping rescue equipment, medical devices, and marine gear functional when everything else fails. At Erez Thermoplastics, we’ve spent decades perfecting these coatings because we know that “good enough” isn’t good enough when lives depend on your gear.
TPU Coated Fabric: The Definitive Guide (Durability, Safety & Uses)
TPU coated fabrics quietly power products that need to be tough, reliable, and built to last. By fusing a flexible polymer to strong textiles, they deliver dependable protection without adding bulk—ideal for everything from outdoor gear to safety equipment and medical solutions. This guide explains what TPU coated fabrics are, why they’re trusted, and how to choose the right option for your application.
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TPU coated fabrics quietly power products that need to be tough, reliable, and built to last. By fusing a flexible polymer to strong textiles, they deliver dependable protection without adding bulk—ideal for everything from outdoor gear to safety equipment and medical solutions. This guide explains what TPU-coated fabrics are, why they’re trusted, and how to choose the right option for your application
Protecting Lives Underground: How Advanced Fabric Technology Makes Mine Refuge Shelters More Reliable and Cost-Effective
Designing effective pillow tanks and flexible liquid storage solutions demands precise material selection to ensure safety, durability, and optimal performance.
Selecting the Optimal TPU Textiles for Flexible Liquid Storage: The Essential Pillow Tank Survey Guide
Designing effective pillow tanks and flexible liquid storage solutions demands precise material selection to ensure safety, durability, and optimal performance.
Enhancing Firefighting Buckets: Erez’s High-Performance TPU Solutions for Aerial Firefighting
As wildfires grow more intense, the reliability of every helicopter bucket is critical. Erez supplies advanced TPU-coated fabrics that enhance the strength, flexibility, and durability of these essential aerial firefighting tools—helping manufacturers build better-performing buckets for demanding wildfire response missions.
Selecting the Right TPU Textiles for Your RIB Boat Design: The Essential Survey Guide
El mundo de la fabricación de embarcaciones hinchables requiere un cuidadoso equilibrio. Los diseños ligeros facilitan el transporte y el almacenamiento, pero pueden ir en detrimento de la durabilidad y el rendimiento en el agua.
Por qué el TPU alifático está revolucionando el sector de las embarcaciones semirrígidas
El mundo de la fabricación de embarcaciones hinchables requiere un cuidadoso equilibrio. Los diseños ligeros facilitan el transporte y el almacenamiento, pero pueden ir en detrimento de la durabilidad y el rendimiento en el agua.
Cómo construir embarcaciones hinchables más resistentes, ligeras y rápidas con poliuretano termoplástico (TPU)
El mundo de la fabricación de embarcaciones hinchables requiere un cuidadoso equilibrio. Los diseños ligeros facilitan el transporte y el almacenamiento, pero pueden ir en detrimento de la durabilidad y el rendimiento en el agua.
¿Es la norma NSF imprescindible para su producto de contención de líquidos?
Cuando se trata de normas reconocidas internacionalmente, sólo unas pocas son tan completas y reconocidas como las normas NSF/ANSI 61 (NSF 61). Las certificaciones NSF garantizan que el fabricante del producto ha minimizado potencialmente las posibilidades de cualquier contaminación, que es una de las consideraciones más esenciales cuando se trata del almacenamiento de alimentos. Descripción general de la norma NSF 61 La norma NSF 61 se desarrolló ... Read More
Marine Textiles: A Manufacturer’s Guide to Coated Fabrics for Boats and Marine Safety
What marine textiles are, which coatings and base fabrics are used, the standards they must pass (ISO 12402, SOLAS, ISO 9650) and how to choose the right fabric for life jackets, life rafts and inflatable boats.