Custom Inflatable Fabrics: A Buyer’s Guide

Every inflatable project at Landmark Creations begins with selecting the right materials, chosen to perform reliably and look great for your specific shape, lighting system, and intended use. This guide provides a closer look at the high-performance fabrics we work with and explains why they matter.

Flame Retardant Materials: Built for Safety

All fabrics we use are flame-retardant (FR) and meet or exceed the safety standards required for:

Indoor venues like schools and gyms
Stage and theatrical installations
Trade shows and exhibitions

We maintain FR certificates for every roll of fabric used in your project. We can provide:

Digital or printed FR certificates
A Manufacturer’s Statement of Materials Used
Unprinted fabric swatches for fire marshal burn testing

Note: If your project requires additional painting or treatment, it’s important to discuss it with us first. Certain coatings may affect flame resistance.

Fabric Finishes & Print Options

Finish Type	Appearance	Common Uses
Matte	Non-reflective, flat finish	Clean visuals, soft shapes
Satin	Smooth with subtle sheen	Soft lighting, sculptural looks
Glossy	Bright, shiny finish	High-impact visuals
Metallic	Foil-like shine	Accents, stylized elements
Clear	Transparent or tinted	Lighting effects, windows, and support concealment

Durability, Handling & Maintenance

Factor	What We Consider
Weight	Impacts ease of transport and inflation
Packability	Some materials wrinkle or crease more easily
Cleanability	Most fabrics can be wiped clean; some are washable
Repairability	Most damage can be patched, but visibility varies by material

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What Others Say About Landmark Creations

"After speaking to a number of vendors, Landmark Creations had the professionalism, customer service, ingenuity, and creativity that we did not find elsewhere."

- Sean Conway, Arch and Loop

“We knew Landmark was the only company that would be able to understand our vision and work to make it come to life.”

- P. Donaldson, American Cancer Society

"Thank you so much for getting the arch to us in time for our event! The arch looked great and we couldn't of been happier with the look. Looking forward to ordering another arch from you for our 2013 events!"

- Holly Vittengl, Gladiator Assault Challenge

“The likeness to our company mascot was amazing. We used the balloon at the Winn Dixie Home & Garden show ... and we have had rave reviews.”

- Christy Bernard, Tony Chachere’s

“[The inflatable arch] created a wonderful backdrop to brand our events, capture our sponsors in the photos used by the participants, and made it easy to travel down the coast of California without taking up too much space on our trucks.”

- Amy Daugherty, California Coast Classic

"Give our races a 'big event' feel. They look cool in photos and videos, and they help us establish the look and feel of our brand."

- Sam Abbitt, Savage Race