ORCA® 820 Hypalon Fabric by the Metre – RIBs & Tenders under 5 m
5-year warranty
Order shipped within 72 hours
Delivery 2-5 days
Return Policy 15 days
ABOUT THIS ITEM
ORCA 820 Hypalon® fabric is the reference for repairing or customising the tubes of tenders and RIBs under 5 metres. CSM/CR (Hypalon/Neoprene) coated on a high-tenacity polyester base, it is sold by the metre, 145 cm wide, directly from Pennel & Flipo, the manufacturer of ORCA fabrics.
- Who it is for: tenders, small RIBs and inflatable boats under 5 m.
- What it is for: replacing a tube section, reinforcements, patches, customisation.
- Format: sold by the linear metre, 145 cm wide.
- Colours: Neptune Grey, Ice White, Arctic Grey, Black, smooth finish.
Which boats is it for?
ORCA 820 fabric suits the Hypalon tubes of RIBs under 5 m, whatever the brand: 3D Tender, Zodiac, Bombard, AB Inflatables, BRIG, Highfield, Capelli, Nuova Jolly… For a longer boat or intensive use, choose ORCA 828 (up to 6 m) or ORCA 866 (over 6 m).
Technical specifications
- Base fabric: 1100 dtex (990 denier) high-tenacity polyester
- Coating: chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSM) / polychloroprene (CR)
- Weight: 1140 g/m²
- Width: 145 cm
- Finish: smooth
ORCA 820, 828 or 866: which one should I choose?
| ORCA 820 (this page) | ORCA 828 | ORCA 866 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boat | Under 5 m | Up to 6 m | Over 6 m |
| Base fabric | 1100 dtex | 1100 dtex | 1670 dtex |
| Weight | 1140 g/m² | 1340 g/m² | 1565 g/m² |
| Finishes | 1 (smooth) | 3 | 7 |
| Colours | 4 | 40+ | 50+ |
| Use | Tenders, small RIBs | Leisure boating | Large RIBs, professional use |
See our full range of ORCA Hypalon fabrics.
For a successful repair
- Bond this fabric with ORCA® Glue neoprene adhesive mixed with ORCA® Hardener. Both are also sold together as a glue + hardener kit. PVC glue is not suitable for Hypalon.
- Follow our ORCA gluing guide (PDF, in French) for surface preparation and drying times.
- Protect the repaired area with an EPDM rubbing strake (rubrail).
- To reinforce areas that wear (diver entry points, front of the tube): ORCA® TECH 288 reinforcement sheet.
- To repair the internal baffles of the tube: ORCA® 261 664 NB neoprene fabric.
- Step by step: read our article Changing or repairing a RIB tube.
Ordering and delivery
- Price shown excluding VAT for 1 linear metre (100 × 145 cm). Enter the number of metres you need in the quantity field.
- We aim to dispatch your order within 72 working hours of confirmation.
- Professionals and large quantities: email us at retail@orca.eu for a quote and volume discounts.
Frequently asked questions
Is ORCA 820 fabric right for my RIB?
Yes, if your boat is under 5 m long and its tubes are made of Hypalon (CSM). For a longer boat, choose ORCA 828 or ORCA 866.
Hypalon or PVC: what is the difference?
Hypalon (CSM/CR) withstands UV, heat, fuel and abrasion better than PVC. It is the material used on professional RIBs and on boats used in the sun all year round. It is bonded with a two-part neoprene adhesive, never with PVC glue.
Which glue should I use with this fabric?
ORCA® Glue neoprene adhesive mixed with ORCA® Hardener. This combination gives a durable bond on a Hypalon tube.