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A company specializing in the production of PVC products

Founded as a large joint venture enterprise in 2002 , Zhejiang MSD Group Share Co.,Ltd.

In 2002, Zhejiang MSD Group Share Co.,Ltd. was established in Haining Warp Knitting Industrial Park, Zhejiang Province. As Drop Stitch Fabric and Inflatable boat fabric Manufacturer And Drop Stitch Fabric and Inflatable boat fabric Supplier in China. Since its establishment, the company has always insisted on independent innovation, and regards technology and product innovation as important measures to enhance its core competitiveness. Through continuous research and development, MSD has developed into a three-dimensional product system company integrating environmentally friendly decorative materials, functional sports materials and other flexible materials, covering multiple application scenarios.

At present, MSD's main products include advertising cloth strips, PVC calendered film, PVC ceiling film, drop embroidery cloth, sunshade cloth, PVC tarpaulin, PVC mesh cloth, PVC tarpaulin, etc.

MSD welcomes new and old customers to achieve brilliant careers together!

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Key technical advantages of Drop Stitch Fabric in inflatable paddle boards and inflatable boats

Drop Stitch Fabric is a composite material made of high-strength polyester or nylon yarns woven vertically and coated with TPU/PVC. Its application in the field of inflatable paddle boards (iSUP) and inflatable boats has completely changed the performance limit of traditional inflatable products.

1. Ultra-high structural stability: vertical yarn weaving technology

Core principle: The uniqueness of Drop Stitch is that the upper and lower layers of fabric are connected by thousands of vertical yarns, forming a rigid "honeycomb structure" after inflation, and its deformation resistance is far superior to traditional single-layer PVC materials.

Industry impact:
Inflatable paddle boards can withstand 15-25 PSI high pressure, comparable to the paddling stability of hard SUPs;
The deck bending strength of inflatable boats is improved to avoid the "soft bottom" phenomenon, suitable for high-speed sailing.

2. Perfect balance between lightness and portability

Material comparison: Drop Stitch is 20%-30% lighter than traditional mesh fabrics, and has higher strength (tear resistance of 50-80 N/mm²).

User value:
Inflatable paddle boards can be folded to the size of a backpack, weighing only 8-12kg, making them easy to transport;
Inflatable boats do not require trailers, and the storage volume is reduced by 60%, making them suitable for outdoor adventures.

3. Excellent compression and fatigue resistance

Pressure test data:
In the cyclic inflation and deflation test (more than 10,000 times), Drop Stitch's seam strength loss is <5%, while ordinary PVC seams are prone to cracking;
Under dynamic loads (such as wave impact), vertical yarns disperse stress to avoid local bulging.

4. Customized design and production flexibility

Process advantages:
Yarn density is adjustable (such as 200-1000 strands/square meter) to meet different pressure requirements;
Can be laser cut and formed to support complex three-dimensional structures (such as the multi-chamber design of inflatable boats).

5. Environmental adaptability and durability

Weather resistance:
TPU coating is UV-resistant and salt-alkali-resistant, extending the outdoor service life to 5-8 years (about 3 years for ordinary PVC);
Performance is stable in the temperature range of -30°C to +80°C.

Maintenance cost:
No need for frequent glue repair (traditional PVC requires regular repair of seams), reducing long-term use costs.