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Material
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TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane)
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PVC (PolyVinyl Chloride)
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Warranty
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😊 5 years
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😊 5 years
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Made in
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Slovenia (E.U.)
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China
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Body Colour/s
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🙂 Grey
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😊 Choice of colours
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Deck Surface
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😊 Teak effect or Grey Non-Slip
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😊 Teak effect or Grey Non-Slip
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Durability
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😊 Excellent abrasion & tear resistance
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🙁 Prone to cracking
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Flexibility
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😊 Highly flexible, can stretch & rebound
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🙁 Less flexible than TPU
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Weight
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😊 30% lighter than PVC
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☹️ 30% heavier than TPU
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Cost
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😕 More expensive than PVC
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😊 Cheaper than TPU
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Environmentally Friendly
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😊 No plasticisers
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☹️ Can degrade into microplastics
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Temperature Range
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😊 Wide range from approx -40°C, to 120°C
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🙁 Functional to 60°C, softens or deforms at higher temperatures
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