TPU vs PVC

The quick version: TPU stays clear; PVC yellows.

TPU vs PVC at a glance

• Clarity over time: TPU stays clear — PVC yellows and clouds.
• Feel: TPU is soft and substantial — PVC is thin and tacky.
• Cold weather: TPU stays flexible — PVC turns brittle.
• Longevity: TPU lasts years — PVC, months.
• Plasticisers: TPU has none to migrate — PVC leaches and goes sticky.

Why we chose the harder route

TPU costs more to produce than PVC. We use it anyway because it's the difference between a bag that still looks good next season and one that's yellowed by then. It's the core reason our bags look and feel closer to the real thing.

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