Commercial 18oz Vinyl

We often receive inquiries about material specifications for commercial products.   How many oz is your vinyl?   This question is a bit complex, because of the multitude of components and processes that go into creating Blast Zone commercial inflatables.  Everything from 72oz (for reinforced impact areas) to 18oz vinyl for structural component surfacing (such as bounce and slide surfaces), to 7oz (for decorative non-structural areas such as palm fronds) are used in assembly.

The goal in the construction of BZ commercial Inflatables is to create the most durable, safe product possible, that is manageable and practical for the owner.  Over years of production and hundreds-of-thousands of products created and sold, numerous safety and quality advancements have been achieved.

Impact surfaces, which take the structural abuse in the inflatable, utilize 18 oz vinyl, which is additionally reinforced up to "72 OZ."  This reinforcement process is achieved by permanently fusing together multiple sheets of vinyl near the assembly area, before the components are joined together.  This creates a virtually impenetrable joint for ultimate durability.

As an example of which components use various material, in the image below, The only 7 oz material used is for the light green fronds on the palm trees, while the impact surfaces are 18oz and up.  Additionally, slide and climbing surfaces have a removable, replaceable protective cover,  as these are the components that tend to wear out over the years.  This allows the operator to replace only the small portion being worn by use, rather than the entire unit, helping further maximize the investment.

Additionally, Blast Zone uses full commercial vinyl membranes inside the inflatable.  Some products cut corners by using patchwork membranes, made of scraps sewn together, or lighter duty, even nylon membranes.  These low grade options will lead to bubbling of bounce surfaces, as they tear apart over time.

Check out the full commercial-grade lineup at BlastZoneCommercial.com.

Blast Zone Roaring Rainforest, constructed of commercial vinyl