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PVC Tarpaulin for Water Slides: Grades, Seams & Specs
The correct PVC tarpaulin for water slides is a PVC-coated, high-tenacity polyester fabric at 18 oz (610 gsm) as the accepted baseline, and 20 oz (650 gsm) or heavier for…
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Lightweight Waterproof Tarp for Camping: Materials & Sizes
A lightweight waterproof tarp for camping comes down to a single trade-off: the fabric that carries best sheds rain least, and the fabric that sheds rain best carries heaviest. For…
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How to Repair a Bounce House: Costs & When to Replace
Most bounce house damage is repairable, and the question that decides everything is whether the fix is worth it. A puncture in 18 oz commercial PVC is a 15-minute, roughly…
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How Long Do Bounce Houses Last? Lifespan by Grade, Use Cycles & Care
How long do bounce houses last? A commercial-grade bounce house lasts about 3 to 10 years, and an 18 oz PVC unit typically lands at 5 to 7 years under…
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Bounce House Safety Guidelines: Setup, Supervision, Wind Limits & Checklist
Bounce house safety guidelines come down to five rules: anchor every point, supervise continuously, cap occupancy, stop for wind, and inspect before and during use. Everything else in this guide…
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Commercial Bounce House Material: Specs, Grades & How to Buy
Commercial bounce house material is 18 oz PVC-coated polyester, about 610 gsm, laminated to a 1000D x 23 x 23 high-tenacity scrim with tear resistance of at least 240 to…
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PVC vs Oxford Fabric for Bounce Houses: Compliance Guide
If your inflatable is sold into a regulated market, PVC tarpaulin is the material that carries the full compliance stack, and Oxford fabric is not. Commercial PVC covers the ASTM…
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Bounce House Fabric Wholesale: MOQs, Pricing & Vetting
Bounce house fabric wholesale means buying PVC-coated polyester tarpaulin in bulk roll form directly from the mill, typically at 2,000 square meters or more. The commercial grade you should be…
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18 oz vs 20 oz PVC Vinyl for Inflatables: Which Wins?
For most commercial inflatables, 18 oz PVC vinyl is the correct weight. 20 oz PVC is the right choice only where a surface takes direct abrasive traffic or stays wet,…
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What Are Bounce Houses Made Of? Materials & Safety
Commercial bounce houses are made of PVC tarpaulin: a woven polyester scrim sealed between two layers of PVC coating, typically 18 oz (0.55 mm, about 610 gsm). Residential units are…









