At Piscina & Wellness Barcelona 2025, GeoBubble^TM will take a major step forward with the launch of Gen2, an innovative new range of swimming pool cover materials. Designed to combine enhanced performance with a reduced environmental impact, this new generation is the result of the expertise of Plastipack Ltd, the manufacturer and inventor of GeoBubble^TM technology, meeting the expectations of today's pool professionals.

Plastipack Ltd and the sustainable innovation behind Gen2

Since its inception, GeoBubble^TM has become a benchmark in the design of thermal and solar pool covers, thanks to its patented bubble shape which optimises heat retention, reduces water evaporation, and extends the lifespan of the material. This philosophy of efficiency and durability lies at the heart of the development that led to the creation of Gen2.

The origins of Gen2 stem from combining the patented GeoBubble^TM design with graphene-enhanced technology, a material known for its outstanding thermal conductivity and strength. This combination has delivered impressive results: Gen2 materials are 20% thinner, lighter, and more resource-efficient, while maintaining the durability, longevity, and performance expected from premium-grade pool covers.

GeoBubble^TM Sol+Guard^TM Gen2 pool cover - first model in the new Gen2 range launched at Piscina Barcelona.

As Peter Adlington, Managing Director of Plastipack Ltd, explains: "Gen2 is not simply an evolution - it's a step-change for the swimming pool industry." This new generation demonstrates how advances in material science can simultaneously improve operational performance and support environmental goals.

Moreover, sustainability is more than a word: preliminary Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies confirm that the Gen2 design significantly reduces resource consumption and emissions compared with conventional pool covers.

Patented GeoBubble^TM structure: a unique design improving durability and thermal efficiency

Sol+Guard^TM Gen2: first in the range and benefits for professional 

The first cover in the Gen2 range to reach the market is Sol+Guard^TM Gen2, a development of the already well-known Sol+Guard^TM material. This new version retains the proven strengths of its predecessor -- high solar gain and excellent heat retention -- while integrating the advantages of the graphene-enhanced material.

Thanks to graphene technology, Sol+Guard^TM Gen2 delivers a lighter yet highly efficient thermal cover with a smaller environmental footprint. For distributors, installers, and retailers, this represents an opportunity to offer a premium, sustainable, and forward-looking solution to their customers.

One of the key commercial arguments, according to Joe Webster, Research & Development Engineer at Plastipack Ltd, is that "Gen2 is the natural successor to the Sol+Guard^TM we know and love, but we're using 20% less polymer, 20% less pollution, and 20% less environmental impact" -- all while maintaining the same strength and reliability.

Gen2 materials are 20% thinner, lighter, and more resource-efficient.

To support its network, GeoBubble^TM is providing a comprehensive marketing pack including technical data, visuals, and multilingual resources, enabling partners to highlight the benefits of this innovation with confidence.

Finally, professionals will be able to discover Sol+Guard^TM Gen2 in preview at Piscina & Wellness Barcelona 2025, on the GeoBubble^TM. This launch marks the beginning of a new era for swimming pool covers, with further Gen2 products already in development.