Two Jack Wolfskin inflatable arches on a ski slope
A pair of black inflatable arches in Jack Wolfskin colours marking a route on a ski slope. Dark fabric and a white mark read against snow from a long way off.
What did ARIO make for Jack Wolfskin?
For Jack Wolfskin we sewed and printed an inflatable arch — the entire job done in our own factory in Poland. We match the size and the version to the site — every model we make is listed in the Inflatable arches category.
How does an inflatable arch work in brand promotion?
Manufacturers and retail chains choose an inflatable arch on a simple calculation: one structure, dozens of appearances in a season, no assembly costs and no hire charges. A UV print keeps the colours inside the brand guidelines, and after the event the whole thing packs into a car boot. Nothing has to be hired, built or disposed of afterwards, which is the practical argument for Jack Wolfskin.
At what kind of events is an inflatable arch used?
- cycling races and rallies — an arch over the route for riders and support cars
- entrances to company picnics and town festivals — marking where the event begins
- fan zones and children’s competitions — an obvious meeting point in an open field
- car showrooms and outdoor demonstrations — an arch as the gateway onto the site
- outdoor trade fairs and exhibitions — an arch standing over the main entrance
What does an inflatable arch add to a brand’s presence?
We sew inflatable arches from PVC-coated polyester, 300 g/m², and a quiet built-in blower holds the shape. Setting up takes minutes: unroll the arch flat, connect the blower, let it stand and anchor it with the stakes from the set. Banners fixed with hook-and-loop strips on the beam, the legs and the corners can be swapped, so a single race arch carries a different sponsor at each event of the season.
Worth knowing: minutes to inflate, longer to anchor properly
The arch itself takes shape a few minutes after the blower is switched on. The time goes into anchoring, and anchoring decides whether the structure survives a gust. Guy lines and ground stakes come with the set; on block paving, tarmac or a hall floor, sandbags or stabilising skids replace the stakes. The rule from our own workshop: run the guy lines crossways, never parallel to the beam, and check them again once the crowd arrives.
How do you choose the right an inflatable arch for your own event?
A straight arch has a rectangular opening and the largest flat area for print, an arched one is the most recognisable in finish-line photographs, and the version with angled corners sits between the two. Where the site has no power, choose constant-pressure arches, inflated once and left without a blower; for a kit one person can carry and re-site, look at SLIM arches.
How do you order an inflatable arch with your own print?
All we need is your logo and the date of the event. The print visualisation comes to you for approval free of charge, production in our own factory in Poland takes 10 working days, and the manufacturer’s warranty covers the whole set. Shipping anywhere in Europe is arranged with the order and quoted individually. Write through the contact form — we answer within 24 hours on working days. See also inflatable columns and constant-pressure arches, or look through the rest of our projects.
