ORCA® 828 Hypalon Fabric by the Metre – RIBs up to 6 m
5-year warranty
Order shipped within 72 hours
Delivery 2-5 days
Return Policy 15 days
ABOUT THIS ITEM
ORCA 828 Hypalon® fabric is the repairers' choice for leisure RIBs up to 6 metres. Heavier than 820 (1340 g/m²), it comes in over 40 colours and three finishes to repair or customise your tubes. Sold by the metre, 145 cm wide, directly from Pennel & Flipo, the manufacturer of ORCA fabrics.
- Who it is for: RIBs and inflatable boats under 6 m, boatyards and repairers.
- What it is for: replacing a tube or a tube section, reinforcements, patches, customisation.
- Format: sold by the linear metre, 145 cm wide.
- Choice: over 40 colours, in Smooth, Non Buffing and Fabric Impression finishes.
Which boats is it for?
ORCA 828 fabric suits the Hypalon tubes of RIBs under 6 m, whatever the brand: 3D Tender, Zodiac, Bombard, AB Inflatables, BRIG, Highfield, Capelli, Nuova Jolly… For a tender under 5 m, ORCA 820 is enough; over 6 m or for professional use, go for ORCA 866.
Technical specifications
- Base fabric: 1100 dtex (990 denier) high-tenacity polyester
- Coating: chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSM) / polychloroprene (CR)
- Weight: 1340 g/m²
- Width: 145 cm
- Finishes: Smooth, Non Buffing (NB), Fabric Impression (FI)
ORCA 820, 828 or 866: which one should I choose?
| ORCA 820 | ORCA 828 (this page) | 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.
- Dispatch within 72 hours is not guaranteed for this fabric: if production or restocking time is needed, we will let you know by email.
- Professionals and large quantities: email us at retail@orca.eu for a quote and volume discounts.
Frequently asked questions
Is ORCA 828 fabric right for my RIB?
Yes, if your boat is under 6 m long and its tubes are made of Hypalon (CSM). For a boat over 6 m or for intensive use, choose 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.