SOTAR Rafts Take Center Stage at the 2026 US Rafting Nationals

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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

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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.

Enhancing Firefighting Buckets: Erez’s High-Performance TPU Solutions for Aerial Firefighting

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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.