SATURN inflatable boats and rafts are made of 1,100 Dtex New Generation PVC fabric with a polyester support having excellent resistance to tearing, tension and breaking. PVC vs Hypalon? While Hypalon is a good choice of fabric for inflatable boats that will be used in commercial environment, or every day at extreme weather conditions, our PVC fabric is economical and reliable alternative to expensive Hypalon. PVC is easier to fix, it hold air better, it cost less, and new generation of PVC is almost as tough as Hypalon. Hypalon has a very good UV-resistance, however PVC treated with 303 Aerospace Protestant available at West Marine stores and other retailers will match UV protection characteristics of Hypalon.    SATURN inflatable boats and rafts are hand-sealed at the seams for perfect seaming-the most expensive and reliable method used today.  Each seam is strengthened with four layers of bonded fabric for maximum strength and durability. SATURN seams are virtually indestructible and will not fall apart even after many years of use in any weather.    Technical Specifications of PVC Fabric: - Adhesive structure - Polyurethane glue - Cold welding - Made by hand - Four layer reinforced seams All SATURN inflatable boats, rafts and kayaks use 1100 Dtex polyester fabric which has been specially coated on both sides with PVC. Abrasion resistance: The chemical formula of the outside PVC layer makes the material abrasive resistant and airtight properties: 200*170 N/5cm(± 20) Extreme condition resistance: Low & High temperature resistance: -30 + 70°C Outside PVC layers offers: Abrasion resistance; Extreme condition resistance; Chemical resistance Inside high polyester fabric offers: Dimensional stability Tensile and tear stregth. Chemical resistance: Strong resistance to Hydrocarbon, Sunlight, Seawater, Oil and Fuel. Thanks to this properties which protect the material from fading and ageing. Dimensional stability: 1% (24hrs-70°C) Tensile and tear strength: 3800*3550 (± 250)

PVC Fabric Test Results:

Test Conducted	Result		Test Method
	Warp	Weft
Tensile Strength	533 lbs(240kg) 750lbs/5cm (340kg/5cm)	533 lbs(240kg) 650lbs/5cm (295kg/5cm)	FS-191A-5100(CRE) (GRAB TEST) FS-191A-5100(CRE) (CUT STRIP TEST)
Tear Strength	40 lbs (18kg)	40 lbs (18kg)	FS-191A -5134(CRE) (TRAPEZOID TEST) FS -191A-5134(CRE) (TONGUE TEST)
	80 lbs (36kg)	100 lbs (45kg)
Adhesion Resistance (1inch)	25-35 lbs (11-16kg)		FS-191A-5970(CRE)
Resistance to low  Temperature	No Cracking and Flecking		MIL - C - 20696 (-40C, -40F)
Colorfastness to Light	80 hours exposure 6-7 Grade		AATCC 16E Xenon-arc-lamp
Resistance to Abrasion	Weight Loss Face 1%, Back 1.3%		Face 600 Cycle, Back 400 Cycle

TEST METHOD TEST ITEM UNIT RESULT - - - APPILICATION - - - ARCHITECTURE - - - ITEM - - - ADT NO.00017 - - - BASE FABRIC - - - 1100 Dtex,POLYESTER - - - COATING MATERIAL - - -  PASTE - - - FABRIC DENSITY Thread/Inch 28 / 26 DIN 53352 FINISHED WEIGHT gr/㎡ 1100 DIN 53353 FINISHED THICKNESS m/m 0.9 DIN 53354 STRIP TENSILE Kgf/ 2Inch 340 / 300   ELONGATION % 22 / 35 DIN 53363 TRAPIZOID TEAR Kgf 45 / 40 DIN 53357 ADHESION Kgf / Inch 7.8/ 6.8 DIN 53361 LOW TEMP.RESISTANCE degree C -25 - - - WARRANTY YEAR 3 WE BELIEVE THIS INFORMATION IS THE BEST CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. SPECIFICATION AND ABOVE ARE AVERAGE OF TEST RESULTS.