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.





