Adhesives and glues are commonly used, especially for DIY or homemade waterproofing projects. An industrial sewing provider like Vinyl Technology rarely implements glue, because it's simply not as reliable as an RF bond or heat seal.
Waterproof adhesives regulate humidity over long periods of time, but they still don't provide as much protection as waterproof welded seams. Waterproof adhesives aren't strong enough to hold up against heavy usage, like dragging an inflatable boat across rocks or gravel.
We highly recommend that you use an industrial sewing provider with experience in creating waterproof seams on PVC fabric for your next inflatable project. You'll be able to trust that your waterproof seams will be waterproof and airtight, without any need for adhesives or glues.
Vinyl Technology is an industrial sewing provider that creates waterproof seams on PVC fabric by using vinyl welding techniques.
Welding can allow you to join waterproof fabrics such as vinyl together with a waterproof seam, making your inflatable boat or pool toy successively stronger and more buoyant than one made out of multiple pieces of vinyl fabric sewn together. Our industrial sewing service provides the convenience of waterproof welded seams on PVC fabric, eliminating the need for using adhesives and glues in conjunction with stitching.