Pool float with welded TPU core NZ: a buyer’s guide
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Quick answer: a welded TPU core is the air bladder inside a quality pool float. TPU is tougher and more flexible than PVC, and welded seams are stronger than glued ones, so the float holds air and shape for several New Zealand summers.
What is TPU?
Thermoplastic polyurethane is a flexible, abrasion resistant plastic. Unlike PVC, it does not rely on plasticisers that leach out in heat, so it stays supple instead of going brittle.
Why welding matters
Cheap floats glue sheets of PVC together. Heat, UV and movement weaken the glue and the seams split. Welded TPU seams are fused, so the seam is as strong as the sheet.
Why the cover matters too
In a fabric float, the core sits inside a solution-dyed Olefin cover. The cover takes the strong New Zealand sun and protects the core from UV and rough pool edges. Read about Poolboy materials.
What to check before you buy
The listing names the core material.
Seams are welded, not glued.
The valve is recessed.
A repair kit and pump are included.
There is a 12 month warranty.
Every Poolboy float, the Floata-Long, Floata-Round and Sinka-Bit, uses a welded TPU core under Olefin, with free shipping across New Zealand.
FAQ
Is TPU better than PVC for pool floats?
Yes for durability. TPU is tougher, more flexible and handles heat better.
