As the pool industry continues to focus on energy efficiency and sustainability, the materials used to manufacture pool covers are evolving as well.

A new generation of materials for more efficient pool covers

Plastipack, the developer of the patented GeoBubble^TM technology, has recently introduced Gen2, the next generation of advanced pool cover materials. Developed using graphene-enhanced polymer technology, Gen2 materials are engineered to maintain the durability and performance associated with GeoBubble^TM while utilising 20% less material thickness. This advancement allows manufacturers to benefit from a lighter, more efficient material without compromising the longevity and reliability expected from high-quality pool covers.

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Sol+Guard^TM Gen2 is the first in this new line of next-generation pool covers. An evolution of the best-selling Sol+Guard^TM transparent cover material, it uses 20% less polymer to create a lighter, thinner material that is easier to fabricate and transport, while still delivering its class-leading solar heating performance.

This makes this new pool cover not only a smarter choice for pool performance, but also a more responsible choice for the planet.

However, Sol+Guard^TM Gen2 represents just the beginning. In the coming months, Plastipack will continue the rollout of this next generation of GeoBubble^TM materials, with the introduction of EnergyGuard^TM Gen2, followed by RaeGuard^TM Gen2 and CoolGuard^TM Gen2, bringing the benefits of the technology across the wider GeoBubble Guard range.

The full Gen2 Guard range will be available before the 2027 pool season.