PVC in leisure products
Key properties for PVC in leisure products
PVC is a very useful material for making leisure products:Tough and durable
PVC's toughness and durability ensure a long service life.
Safe & non-toxic
PVC is safe & non-toxic.
A more favourable eco-balance
In its lifecycle PVC has been found to have a more favourable eco-balance than competitive materials in many applications
Environmental benefits
PVC has relatively low energy demand in manufacture which gives environmental benefits compared with some alternative materials.
A very versatile material
PVC is a very versatile material and formulations can be adjusted to give the exact performance and quality requirements for each type of product.
Cost-competitive
PVC is cost-competitive, allowing good quality, reasonably priced goods to be manufactured.
Perfect for promotions
PVC is suitable for products which need to be mass produced for promotions - such as merchandise launched in tandem with film launches.
A wide range of applications
Leisure products of many different types are made from PVC or contain PVC, including:
Bouncy castles
Paddling pools
Balls
Inflatable beach toys