Case Study
Goodyear’s Newest Blimp Takes To The Skies, Protected By Dupont Tedlar Polyvinyl Fluoride (PVF) Film
Goodyear’s Newest Blimp Takes To The Skies, Protected By Dupont Tedlar Polyvinyl Fluoride (PVF) Film
CASE HISTORY BACKGROUND The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s newest blimp, launched in March, 2014, is flying with DuPont™ Tedlar® film, which protects the exterior of the airship from specific environmental threats – including UV rays, chemicals, and color fading – and also weighs less than envelope materials used on previous blimps. The new blimp is a state-of-the-art airship that’s larger, faster, and more maneuverable than previous mode