All profiles at a glance

Which profile suits
your pool?

Compare Design Cover PC, Design Cover PVC and Mini Cover — all technical properties, certifications and price categories at a glance.

Direct comparison

All properties
in 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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Technology & material
Material
Raw material of the profile
PVC Polyvinyl chloride PVC Polyvinyl chloride
Chamber hollow profile
For insulation & stability
4-chamber 3-chamber
Maximum load capacity
Load per profile
100 kg 100 kg
Temperature resistance
Dimensional stability under heat
up to ~60 °C up to ~60 °C
Reinigungseigenschaften
Dirt & algae resistance
Design & solar
Available colours
Colour range & variants
3 colours Solar, white, grey 2 colours White & grey
Solar variant
Up to +3 °C daily
Certification & safety
NF certification
European safety standard
Hail class
Resistance in severe weather
up to class 3 none
Service & price
Warranty
Under the warranty terms
3 Years 3 Years
Price category
Relative classification

* Profilgröße = Höhe × Breite in mm  ·  ** Garantiebedingungen gelten gemäß den allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen  ·  *** Solar-Profile heizen das Poolwasser täglich um bis zu 3 °C auf

Material know-how

PC vs. PVC —
What is the difference?

Premium
Polycarbonate (PC)
Proven since 1953 — the highest-performing plastic for the most demanding requirements
Temperature-resistant up to ~120 °C
Flame-retardant & fire-resistant
Resistant to brine & chlorine
Very smooth surface — self-cleaning
Fully recyclable
Proven
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
In use worldwide since 1935 — economical and reliable
Temperature-resistant up to ~60 °C
Acid- and brine-resistant
Economical price-to-performance ratio
Fully recyclable
Slightly more porous surface (limescale build-up possible)
Solar technology

Free heating
with solar energy.

The Solar variants of Design Cover PC & PVC harness the principle of the greenhouse effect: solar rays pass through the transparent upper profile, are absorbed by the dark underside and heat the pool water by up to 3 °C per day — entirely without energy costs.

White aluminium
Steel blue
Transparent
Foliage green
Kupfer
Carbon Metallic
+3 °C tägl. Wassererwärmung durch Sonnenenergie
100 % kostenlose Solar-Heizung ohne Strom
6 verfügbare Solar-Farben
2 Produkte mit Solar-Variante verfügbar
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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.