A Direct Comparison with a Conventional Tent Fabric
At Aerise, quality also means long-lasting, vibrant colors that make a strong impression, even after many seasons outdoors. We guarantee this with Pirontex®, the tent fabric developed by the Zingerle Group that we use to manufacture our inflatable tents. Our long-term test shows how it holds up in real weather conditions. For twelve months, Pirontex® and a conventional tent fabric were exposed to the elements continuously and without protection.
The result: Pirontex® stayed closer to its original color. The conventional tent fabric faded visibly in several colors. That is exactly why Aerise uses Pirontex® exclusively.
All our inflatable tents are made from Pirontex®, from the roof to the structure.
Pirontex® was developed by the Zingerle Group and is produced exclusively for us. This allows us to define the requirements the fabric has to meet.
At Aerise, there is no distinction between basic and premium models. Every inflatable tent has the same properties.
The elastic yet dimensionally stable fabric adapts to the shape of the tent. A coordinated system designed for frequent use.
How the long-term test was conducted.
For both Pirontex® and the conventional tent fabric, one test strip in each of our 7 standard colors was placed at the test site. There, the strips were exposed to environmental conditions and weathered continuously for 12 months. Every month, a sample in the form of a fabric strip was taken from each color of both fabrics. This allowed us to track how the colors developed over the entire test period.
All key data at a glance:
| Period | May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026 |
| Location | Zingerle Group headquarters: Pustertaler Str. 2, 39040 Natz-Schabs (Italy) |
| Materials compared | Pirontex®, conventional tent fabric (Oxford polyester) |
| Documentation | One fabric sample taken every month |
| Reference | Unweathered sample of the original color |
The fabrics went through a complete annual cycle. Specific data on sunshine, precipitation and temperature comes from the official Brixen-Vahrn weather station near the test site:
More than 47 °C (85 °F) separated the lowest recorded temperature of −10.9 °C (12.4 °F) and the highest recorded temperature of 36.6 °C (97.9 °F). Frost and summer heat affected the unprotected fabric samples alike.
Around 720 mm (28.3 in) of precipitation fell on the fabric samples during the test year. On 87 days, it amounted to at least 1 mm (0.04 in).
Around 1,950 hours of sunshine were recorded during the twelve-month reference period. On 104 days, the UV index was 6 or higher, with a peak value of 7.8. The UV values are regional model data and were not measured directly on the fabric samples.
Over the 12 months of the test, 1,360 kWh of solar energy per square meter were measured at the site. This value, known as global radiation, describes how much light and heat energy reaches a surface. The measured value corresponds to the typical level in northern Italy.
Pirontex® yarn is made from polyester polymers. These are mixed with color pigments and only then spun into thread. This means the thread is not just dyed on the surface: the color is built right into the core of the yarn. This makes the dyed fabrics resistant to environmental conditions.
Thanks to this dyeing method (Solution Dyeing), Pirontex® achieves a lightfastness rating of 7 to 8 (out of a maximum of 8) according to DIN EN ISO 105-B02.
Lightfastness is just one of the advantages of Pirontex®.
Thanks to its properties, the fabric is resistant to water, dirt and the wear of frequent setup and takedown.
The dense weave of the fabric guarantees waterproof performance (hydrostatic head of 5,000 mm/197 in).
Classified as flame-retardant according to fire safety standard DIN EN 13501-1: 2018.
Certified UV protection of 50+ (98% shielding).
Here we explain the exact conditions of the long-term test and provide information on the properties and advantages of the Pirontex® fabric.
Because we want to offer the same quality standard for every tent. Pirontex® was developed by the Zingerle Group to meet the diverse requirements of the tent industry. You don't have to make any compromises when it comes to the material.
No, every Aerise tent is made from Pirontex®. This means all Aerise inflatable tents have the same properties and quality features.
In our long-term test, Pirontex® was compared with a conventional tent fabric made of Oxford polyester. Both fabrics were tested under the same conditions.
From May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, the fabric samples hung side by side outdoors at the Zingerle Group headquarters in Natz-Schabs (South Tyrol, Italy). Every month, one strip was taken and compared with an unweathered reference sample.
Sunshine duration, precipitation, global radiation and temperature during the test period were recorded by the Brixen-Vahrn weather station. The UV index is based on model data from Open-Meteo for the location. All values describe the local weather conditions and were not measured directly on the fabrics.
Pirontex® stayed closer to the original color across the entire color range. The conventional tent fabric faded visibly more in several colors.
Pirontex® is solution-dyed (Solution Dyeing). The color pigments are mixed into the polyester before the yarn is produced. The color therefore doesn't just sit on the surface but is embedded in the fiber. Lightfastness is 7 to 8 on a scale up to 8 (DIN EN ISO 105-B02).
Aerise inflatable tents are available in 7 standard colors: black, white, dark gray, dark blue, green, red, and ecru. Special colors and custom color combinations are available on request.
