TurtleSkin Inflatable Structures

TurtleSkin Fabrics and Laminates for Inflatable Structures
TurtleSkin fabrics and laminates are developed for inflatable structures used in military, aerospace, and marine applications. We provide vertical manufacturing for customized laminate materials, from research and development to manufacturing and full-volume production. With advanced abilities in adhesion chemistry, we also design custom coatings. Our proprietary heat-seal bonding offers superior tensile strength and durability.

Ultra-Lightweight Flexible Fabrics
Robust, lightweight TurtleSkin fabrics are used in the development and manufacture of inflatable tents and shelters, evacuation slides, boats and buoyancy systems, and lighter-than-air vehicles. TurtleSkin tightly woven, flexible Vectran^®/aramid fabrics are used as protective barriers in helium inflatables, as well as inflatable airships and aerostats, including blimps and high-altitude weather balloons.

TurtleSkin Aerospace Materials and Composites
TurtleSkin fabrics and flexible composites have been developed for mission-critical aerospace inflatable structures. Our project partners have included NASA, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon. We worked with ILC, JPL, and NASA in the development of the inflatable Mars landing airbags for the Pathfinder, Spirit, and Opportunity exploration missions.