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Manufacturing Process

From raw material to water-ready board — every step under our control

Unlike brands that outsource production to third-party factories, afarer owns and operates its entire manufacturing chain. This vertical integration allows us to maintain strict quality control at every stage, respond quickly to custom requirements, and deliver consistent product quality batch after batch. Here is how a board is built in our facility.

01

Material Receipt & Inspection

1–2 days

Every incoming batch of PVC fabric, fiberglass mat, resin, and hardware is inspected against specification. Fabric samples are tested for tensile strength, thickness uniformity, and UV resistance before release to production. Non-conforming materials are quarantined and returned.

02

Automatic PVC Cutting

2–4 hours per board kit

Approved fabrics are laid on the automatic CNC cutting machine and cut with sub-millimetre accuracy. Computer-optimised nesting arranges panels to minimise waste — typically below 5%. Cut panels are labelled by board model and chamber, then bundled for transfer to the welding workshop.

03

Tube Heat Sealing & Welding

1–2 days per board

Panels are tacked and bonded using heat sealing machines with hot-air welding at controlled temperatures of 200–300 °C. Main seams are reinforced with RF dielectric welding for airtight, high-strength joints. Completed chambers are inflated to 1.5× working pressure for 30-minute air-retention validation.

04

SUP Printing & Decoration

1–2 days

SUP board deck graphics are applied using digital printing for full-colour photo-quality designs, and screen printing for durable logos and repeating patterns. Prints are cured and sealed for UV and abrasion resistance.

05

Final Assembly & Rigging

2–4 days

Boards are rigged on the assembly line with fins, valves, EVA decks, and accessories. Each unit follows a 100-point assembly checklist with mandatory sign-off at each stage.

06

Quality Testing & Inspection

1–2 days

Every completed board undergoes mandatory quality gate: chamber air-retention test, hardware function check, fastener torque verification, and cosmetic inspection. Custom and prototype builds also receive in-water trials covering stability and handling.

07

Packing & Shipping

1 day

Boards are deflated, folded per procedure, packed in heavy-duty woven bags or plywood crates, and loaded for shipment. Each package is labelled with model, serial number, and destination. We coordinate with freight forwarders for FCL and LCL container shipments worldwide.

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