Dream Maker Spas are rotationally molded using Medium Density Polyethylene (MDPE), a material known for its large strength-to-density ratio. Not only is it durable, MDPE is also environmentally friendly because it is a recyclable material that can be used again and again. It has many desirable properties — easy to mold, impact resistant, long lasting, weather resistant and lightweight — that make it a “multi-talented” material across industries.
Medical Industry
MDPE has been used in the medical industry for decades because of its hygienic qualities. The backboard stretchers used by emergency medical services are made of lightweight MDPE that is non-porous and easy to clean for sanitary transportation of injured patients. You’ll also see MDPE products throughout hospitals and medical centers for the use of safety containers and lab bottles. This is because MDPE has high chemical resistance and can be certified clean by medical equipment manufacturers.
Automotive
Lighter weight car parts help increase fuel efficiency, which is why the lightweight yet strong material is used for fuel tanks in cars. In fact, MDPE has changed the automotive industry by decreasing the weight of many car parts up to 70 percent. In any car you step in today, you’ll find parts under the hood and in the interior made from MDPE, including interior linings, bumpers, storage compartments and oil, washer fluid, and brake fluid tanks.
Outdoor Entertainment and Sporting Goods
This category is enriched with products made with Medium Density Polyethylene. Imagine yourself setting out to build a deck. You want a material that is durable and wont scratch or dent. You want it to last for years and be resistant to parasites, mold and mildew. You want it to be easy to clean and you want it to look good. Traditional lumber doesn’t fit that bill. Fortunately, there’s MDPE for decking and marine dock boards. This lumber alternative is a solution that meets all of your requirements for a beautiful deck that’s built to last.
MDPE is also a popular material for kayaks since they must be lightweight enough to transport out of the water while still being resistant to scratches and scrapes from rocks and branches both on shore and in the water. Rotomolded MDPE kayaks first appeared on the market in 1973, and since then they have dominated the market, widely replacing their wood and fiberglass ancestors.
You’ll find MDPE in a lot of recreation safety equipment along with sporting goods and sportswear. You may be surprised to learn that many basketball backboards are made of MDPE for its strength and resistance to dents and cracks. Most water bottles on the market are made of MDPE as well as coolers of all sizes.
MDPE in your Hot Tub
All hot tubs from Dream Maker Spas benefit from the qualities that make MDPE popular across industries. While traditional portable hot tubs have been made using acrylic and fiberglass for decades, Dream Maker Spas is a pioneer in the rotational molding of Medium Density Polyethylene for the production of hot tubs. When considering your needs for a lightweight and durable spa that is beautifully designed to complement your home, know that your hot tub’s material matters. Choose MDPE.