Vinyl Vibe Studio Blog: Stories, Science & Soft Vinyl Wisdom

Vinyl Vibe Studio Blog

Stories, Science & Soft Vinyl Wisdom.

When Vinyl “Sweats”: Plasticizer Leaching

February 27, 2026|Carter Gunderson

If you’ve ever inflated a toy and thought, “Why does she look shiny?” or felt that slick, oily film on the surface that seems to come back even after you...

Plasticizer Leaching: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Get It Under Control

February 26, 2026|Carter Gunderson

If you’ve ever inflated a vinyl companion and found them feeling slick, oily, or “sweaty,” you’ve probably met plasticizer leaching. It can be scary the first time you see it,...

Why Shiny Vinyl Absorbs Plasticizer So Slowly

December 15, 2025|Carter Gunderson

A closer look at surface density, calendaring, and what it means for your restoration work During more than a year and a half of hands-on testing at Vinyl Vibe Studio,...

Unpacking ATBC: A Complicated Legacy in the Pool Toy Community

December 5, 2025|Carter Gunderson

For a long time, I didn’t think too much about ATBC. It was one of those words I’d see pop up now and then, in repair forums, ingredient lists, or...

Repair as a Love Language

November 27, 2025|Carter Gunderson

I’ve loved inflatable pooltoys for my entire life. There’s something about their soft, gentle, friendly nature that warms my heart and gives me a sense of comfort I’ve never gotten...

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