CETEC (Controlled Expansion Fabric) is a knitted dropstitch textile that provides controlled flat surface expansion, maintaining a consistent shape when inflated with air, foam or water. CEtec is 100% Polyester fabric consisting of two surfaces physically connected by the knitting process. The distance between the two faces can be varied. At present it is available with 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 inches between the faces. The fabrics can also be laminated or coated and sealed to form an inflatable structure. CEtec™ is a solution designed to be used in a wide range of markets and industry applications including safety, protection, inflatables, lifting pads, packing, sports, mattresses and medical.