Paddler relaxing in an inflatable kayak on a large lake with mountains in the distance.

Understanding Heavy-Duty Inflatable Boat Air Chamber Materials And Specs

Different inflatable boats not only vary in denier (the linear mass density of fibers) but also in the description of weight or thickness of the synthetic polymer-coated material. The boat manufacturer might give you the thickness measurement of the fabric in Mil (Mil is thousandths of an inch) or the Coated Fabric Weight measured in ounce per square yard (oz. / sq. yd.).