Drop-stitch Applications

Pioneered in the 1950’s for use in the Inflatoplane, it wasn’t until around 2010 that drop-stitch gained mass exposure via incorporation in inflatable paddle boards. This exposure rapidly accelerated innovation and the development of products utilizing the unique characteristics of drop-stitch. 

The rigidity of drop-stitch inflatables are comparable to commonly used building materials and composites. However, drop-stitch possesses the substantial benefit of transportation and storage at a fraction of its deployed size. This enables structures the size of a small house to be transported in a family car.

The most popular applications for drop-stitch remain centered around inflatable goods for use in water. However, recent innovations see drop-stitch used in space exploration, applied to protect your home from flooding, or even used in the construction of the house itself. Drop-stitch is not limited to use in inflatables. The structure also lends itself for use as a framework to control the deployment of foams, resins, or viscous fluids.

Whether you’re looking to onshore production or develop a new product, there are fantastic options to manufacture with drop-stitch in the USA.