Plastisol is a stretchy, almost rubbery, vinyl-based plastic that's not only exceptionally durable, but also highly resistant to everything from corrosive chemicals and electricity to abrasions, impacts, and extreme temperatures. Cost-effective and versatile, it seems like there's not much plastisol can't improve, and sports equipment is no exception. Whether you use it for gym equipment, fishing gear, playground equipment, or other gear, here are five reasons why you should consider a plastisol coating for your sporting goods.

1. Plastisol Makes Sports Equipment Easier to Use

Plastisol's soft, rubbery feel makes handles easier to grab and sustain a grip on, even when wet, making it easier to do everything from keeping your fishing rod in a holder to maintain control over dumbbells and kettlebells.

2. Sports Equipment Lasts Longer with Plastisol Coatings

Let's face it, sporting goods take a beating, from hot sun and pool chlorine to sweaty hands, and rough, frequent use. A durable, highly resistant plastisol coating can add a layer of valuable protection to expensive equipment, extending its lifespan.

3. Plastisol Makes Sports Equipment Safer

Providing a better grip and insulation from heat, cold, and electricity, a plastisol coating can protect sports equipment users from unwanted contact with any of these potential dangers. Plastisol's softness can add impact protection, and noise and vibration dampening as well, making many activities more comfortable and reducing the risk of injuries. Brightly colored plastisol coatings can make equipment and its users more visible, enhancing safety.

4. Colorful Plastisol Coatings Make Sports Equipment Attractive & Identifiable

Plastisol can be formulated to match nearly any color, and to have a variety of finishes and textures to create the look you want. These can be combined to add value with color coding to identify equipment belonging to a particular group, team, club, or school.

5. Plastisol Is Naturally Antibacterial and Antimicrobial

While plastisol has natural antibacterial and antimicrobial qualities, additives can also be mixed into plastisol coatings to provide additional protection from these biological hazards, offering enhanced protection, especially with shared sports equipment.

At Precision Dip Coating, our goal is to improve your products and parts with our decades of expertise in working with plastics. Contact us today to see how we can meet or exceed your needs.