Inflatable Materials

One of the most overlooked choices when buying an inflatable is also one of the most important ones: Do you go shiny or matte? At first glance, it might seem like a purely cosmetic choice. After all, the shape stays the same, the size stays the same, and the amount of air inside certainly doesn’t change (that would be interesting, right?!👀) But anyone who has spent time around inflatables knows that’s not the whole story.

A quick guide to PVC plasticizers DOTP vs. DINCH vs. TOTM vs. ATBC vs. DBS: which makes the best inflatable? Anyone who loves inflatables — especially for riding and playing — eventually notices something: there’s a difference between inflatables and their PVC!👀 Some toys stay soft and rubbery for years, while others become sticky, stiff, or a bit brittle (we don’t like that very much…don’t we?😳) This difference almost always comes down to one ingredient: