Structures gonflables

Start with the job the inflatable has to do. Marking a start line, drawing traffic from the roadside and giving staff a branded shelter are different tasks, and each format in this range is designed for one of them.

• Inflatable arch: the Round, Square and Angled Arch Inflatables frame a start line, finish line, venue gate or sponsor entrance.
• Inflatable tube man: the Inflatable Tube Man with Constant Air Supply moves all the time, so it catches the eye of drivers and passers-by at storefronts, car lots and grand openings.
• Inflatable columns: Inflatable Columns and Inflatable Advertising Columns are freestanding pillars that flank a doorway, line a route or mark the corners of a booth.
• Inflatable canopy: V-Arc Inflatable Tents give you a branded, dome-style shelter for registration desks, sponsor activations and hospitality areas.
• Inflatable Ottoman: branded seating for lounges, VIP zones and booths.

Many organizers combine two formats, such as a finish line arch with columns along the final stretch, or a tent with an air dancer pointing visitors towards it.

Measure the site before you choose, because the wrong size is the most common regret. A tape measure and a few photos of the location will settle most questions.

• Race courses: measure the full road or trail width where the arch will stand, then add room so the legs sit outside the running lane and any timing mats.
• Venue entrances: pick a span that clears the gate opening, plus any lane that must stay open for vehicles or emergency access.
• Height clearance: check ceiling height indoors, and look for overhead wires, signs and tree branches outdoors.
• Storefronts and booths: Inflatable Columns run from 1.5ft W x 6.5ft H up to 3ft W x 12ft H, so shorter sizes suit doorways and booth corners, while taller ones work outdoors.
• Air dancers: the tube man comes in 10ft, 13ft, 16ft and 20ft heights. Check local sign rules before choosing a tall model for a roadside lot.
• Tents: V-Arc Inflatable Tents come in 10ft W x 10ft H, 13ft W x 13ft H and 16ft W x 16ft H. Match the footprint to the space your event plan allocates.

Timing is the biggest worry when an event date is fixed, so work backwards from the day you need the inflatable on site.

1. Send your logo or finished artwork and request a free 2D mockup to see how it sits on your chosen structure.
2. Review the proof carefully. Nothing prints until you approve it, and custom-printed items cannot be returned once the proof is approved, so check spelling, sponsor logos and colours.
3. Production starts after approval. The lead time for each product is listed on its product page.
4. Your dispatch date appears on your order confirmation, and shipping is free across Canada.

Delivery dates are never guaranteed, so leave a buffer before race day or opening day. If a print error is ours, it is reprinted free. For more product-specific answers, see the FAQs below.