A direct comparison with a conventional tent fabric
At Aerise, quality also means long-lasting, vibrant colours. A striking presence, even after many seasons outdoors. We guarantee this with Pirontex®, the tent fabric developed by the Zingerle Group from which we manufacture our inflatable tents. Our long-term test shows how it performs 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 colour. The conventional tent fabric faded visibly in several colours. 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 carried out.
For both Pirontex® and the conventional tent fabric, one test strip in each of our 7 standard colours was placed at the test site. There, the strips were exposed to environmental influences and weathered continuously for 12 months. Every month, a sample in the form of a fabric strip was taken from each colour of both fabrics. This allowed us to track how the colours developed over the entire test period.
All key data at a glance:
| Period | 1 May 2025 to 30 April 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 colour |
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 separated the lowest recorded temperature of −10.9 °C and the highest recorded temperature of 36.6 °C. Frost and summer heat affected the unprotected fabric samples alike.
Around 720 mm of precipitation fell on the fabric samples during the test year. On 87 days, it amounted to at least 1 mm.
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 metre 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 colour pigments and only then spun into thread. This means the thread is not just dyed on the surface: the colour is incorporated right into the core of the yarn. This makes the dyed fabrics resistant to environmental influences.
Thanks to this dyeing method (Solution Dyeing), Pirontex® achieves a light fastness rating of 7 to 8 (out of a maximum of 8) in accordance with DIN EN ISO 105-B02.
Light fastness is just one of the advantages of Pirontex®.
Thanks to its properties, the fabric is resistant to water, dirt and the strain of frequent set-up and dismantling.
The dense weave of the fabric guarantees waterproof performance (5,000 mm water column according to DIN EN 20811).
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 do not have to make any compromises when choosing 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 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026, the fabric samples hung side by side outdoors at the Zingerle Group headquarters in Natz-Schabs (South Tyrol). 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 colour across the entire colour range. The conventional tent fabric faded visibly more in several colours.
Pirontex® is spun-dyed (Solution Dyeing). The colour pigments are mixed into the polyester before the yarn is produced. The colour therefore does not just sit on the surface but is embedded in the fibre. Light fastness is 7 to 8 on a scale up to 8 (DIN EN ISO 105-B02).
Aerise inflatable tents are available in 7 standard colours: black, white, dark grey, dark blue, green, red and ecru. Special colours and custom colour combinations are available on request.
