Inflatable boat technical fabric ORCA® 828

polyesterHypalon®

ABOUT THIS ITEM ORCA® 828 Hypalon fabric is the recommended repair fabric for leisure RIB tubes up to 6 m. Heavier than ORCA® 820 (1340 g/m² vs 1140 g/m²), it is available in 40+ colours and three finishes for repair or customisation. Sold by the linear metre, 145 cm wide, supplied directly by the manufacturer.

Who it is for

• Owners and operators of RIBs and inflatable boats up to 6 m
• Boatyards, repair shops and professional technicians

What it is for

• Replacing a full tube or a tube section
• Reinforcements, patches and high-wear area protection
• Custom coverings and aesthetic restorations

Format Sold by the linear metre (unit = m); width 145 cm.

Choice More than 40 colours; available finishes: Smooth, Non Buffing (NB) and Fabric Impression (FI).

Which boats is it for? ORCA® 828 suits Hypalon (CSM/CR) tubes of leisure RIBs up to 6 m irrespective of brand (examples: 3D Tender, Zodiac, Bombard, AB Inflatables, BRIG, Highfield, Capelli, Nuova Jolly…). For tenders under 5 m ORCA® 820 is generally sufficient; for boats over 6 m or for professional/intensive use ORCA® 866 is recommended.

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

For a successful repair

• Bond with ORCA® Glue (two-part neoprene adhesive) mixed with ORCA® Hardener RFE; PVC adhesives are not suitable for Hypalon
• Follow the ORCA gluing guide for surface preparation and drying times
• Protect repaired areas with an EPDM rubbing strake (rubrail)
• Reinforce high-wear zones (diver entry, bow) with ORCA reinforcement sheets (e.g. ORCA® TECH 288)
• For internal baffle repairs use ORCA® 261 664 NB neoprene fabric

Ordering and delivery

• Price shown excl. VAT for 1 linear metre (100 × 145 cm). Enter metres required as quantity.
• Typical dispatch within 72 hours when in stock; longer lead times possible for production or restock.
• Delivery estimate displayed on site: usually 2–5 days after dispatch.