An overview of all profiles

Which profile is right for you? About your pool?

Design Cover PC, Design Cover PVC and Mini Cover — all technical specifications and design options at a glance.

Three profiles · One decision

For every need the right cover.

Recommended Polycarbonate · 13/60 mm

Design Cover PC

Our top-of-the-range range: impact-resistant, durable, available in metallic finishes — with the longest guarantee.

✓ 4-chamber profile, 100 kg load capacity
✓ 10 standard colours + all RAL colours
✓ Hail resistance tested up to Class 3
✓ 5-year warranty
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PVC · 13/60 mm

Design Cover PVC

Excellent insulation with a 4-chamber profile — the best value for money.

✓ 4-chamber profile, 100 kg load capacity
✓ 3 colours: Solar, White, Grey
✓ Hail resistance tested up to Class 3
✓ 3-year warranty
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PVC · 9/50 mm

Mini Cover

The affordable entry-level solution at a film price — reliable protection on a tight budget.

✓ 3-chamber profile, 80 kg load capacity
✓ 2 colours: white & grey
– No hail class
✓ 2-year warranty
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Direct comparison

All features in a direct comparison.

Property
Recommended
Design Cover PC
Polycarbonate · 13/60 mm
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Design Cover PVC
PVC · 13/60 mm
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Mini Cover
PVC · 9/50 mm
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Common providers
Industry standard
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Technology & Materials
Material
Profile material
Polycarbonate (PC)
Up to 1.45 mm thick
PVC
Up to 1.45 mm thick
PVC
Up to 0.80 mm thick
Standard PVC or PC
Up to 0.80 mm thick
Chambered hollow profile
For insulation & stability
4-chamber
4-chamber
3-chamber
3-chamber
Maximum load capacity
Load per profile
100 kg
100 kg
80 kg
80 kg
Temperature resistance
Dimensional stability when heated
up to ~120 °C
up to ~60 °C
up to ~60 °C
50 to 120 °C
Cleaning properties
Resistance to dirt and algae
Anti-algae design
Black-coloured joints
TriEX UV-protective coating
Additional protective layer against UV radiation
Usually not, or only as an option
Design & Solar
Available colours
Colour selection & variants
10 standard colours
+ all RAL colours
3 colours
Solar, White, Grey
2 colours
White & Grey
3–7
Standard colours
Solar version
Heats using solar energy
Metallic version
High-quality metallic finish
Standard colour pigments
End cap design
A clean finish – no glue or silicone required
Convex profile shape
Water and dirt drain away more easily
Testing & Safety
Hail class
Resilience in the event of severe weather
up to Year 3
up to Year 3
none
Usually none or Class 2
Service & Price
Profile exchange
Individual profiles can be changed using a clip system
Warranty
In accordance with the terms of the warranty
5 years
3 years
2 years
2 years
Price category
Relative classification
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* Profile dimensions = height × width in mm · ** The terms of the warranty are set out in the general terms and conditions.

Knowledge of materials

PC vs. PVC — What’s the difference?

Premium

Polycarbonate (PC)

Tried and tested since 1953 — the highest-performance plastic for the most demanding applications.

✓ Temperature-resistant up to ~120 °C
✓ Flame-retardant & fire-resistant
– Cleaning is only possible using plain water
✓ Very smooth surface — self-cleaning
✓ Fully recyclable
Tried and tested

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

In use worldwide since 1935 — cost-effective and reliable.

✓ Temperature-resistant up to ~60 °C
✓ Acid- and brine-resistant
✓ Can be cleaned using standard household cleaning products
– Limescale build-up is possible with hard water
✓ Fully recyclable
Solar technology

Free heating using solar energy.

The solar versions make use of the greenhouse effect: the sun’s rays pass through the transparent top profile, are absorbed by the dark underside and noticeably heat the pool water — at no cost whatsoever.

100 %
Free solar heating without electricity
6
Available Solar colours
2
Products available in a solar version
Solar colours
White aluminium
SolarMetallic
Copper
SolarMetallic
Transparent/Steel Blue
Solar
Transparent/Black
Solar
Leaf green/black
Solar
Carbon
SolarMetallic
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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about Profile comparison.

The material: polycarbonate is more impact-resistant, more durable and available in metallic finishes, whilst PVC is robust and more attractively priced.

The Design Cover PC made from polycarbonate, with the longest profile warranty of 5 years.

The Mini Cover at the price of a plastic sheet cover — the cost-effective entry-level solution.

We manufacture all profiles to exact specifications. You can quickly get a suitable recommendation using the configurator.

Pool Cover Comparison: Design Cover PC, PVC and Mini

Which pool cover suits your pool? Rollo Solar offers three slatted profiles that differ in material, insulation, safety and price. This comparison helps you decide.

The three profiles at a glance

The Design Cover PC made of polycarbonate is the premium line: impact resistant, durable, available in metallic finishes, with 100 kg load capacity and a 5-year warranty. The Design Cover PVC with its 4-chamber profile 13/60 offers very good insulation and 100 kg/m² at a more attractive price. The Mini Cover with a 3-chamber profile is the affordable entry at foil price.

Safety and certification

Design Cover PC and PVC are certified to hail class 3, the PVC additionally NF certified, and the Mini Cover is TÜV Süd certified.

Which profile for which need?

For the highest demands on looks and durability we recommend the Design Cover PC. For very good insulation at the best value, the Design Cover PVC. When protection at a limited budget matters most, the Mini Cover is the economical choice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the main difference between PC and PVC?

The material: polycarbonate is more impact resistant, more durable and available in metallic finishes, while PVC is robust and more affordable.

Which cover lasts longest?

The polycarbonate Design Cover PC, with the longest profile warranty of 5 years.

Which is the most affordable?

The Mini Cover, at the price of a foil cover.