Drop-stitch, drop-thread, or double wall fabric, consists of two independently woven layers connected by thousands of pile threads. It’s unique structure facilitates the construction of inflatables with flat surfaces which can be inflated to rock-hard rigidity. Drop-stitch facilitates the performance of hard-shell rigid structures, combined with the easy transportation and storage of inflatables.
Typical end uses include: inflatable boat bottoms, kayaks, lifting bags, rigid inflatable walls, rescue rafts, structural membranes, inflatable screens, paddle boards, inflatable docks, flood protection and gymnastics flooring.