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AIRCAP 1™

Experience Superior Insulation

Why insulation matters, and what happens to it when a cover takes on water.

  • Quick delivery Usually at your door within 3–⁠5 business days
  • Fits square spas 77″–⁠94″ across the top
  • Light, no foam 35–⁠40 lb, out of the box and years later
  • Free 30-day returns Plus a 3-year limited warranty
  • $1,195, any size Free shipping to all 50 states
  • Works with most cover lifters Confirm your lift
  • Quick delivery: usually at your door within 3–⁠5 business days
  • Fits square spas 77″–⁠94″
  • 35–⁠40 lb, no foam
  • Free 30-day returns
  • $1,195, free shipping

3-year limited warranty · Works with most cover lifters: confirm your lift

AIRCAP 1 hot tub cover on a spa

Traditional hot tub covers often fall short when it comes to retaining heat. Over time, foam covers absorb water, become heavy, and lose their insulating power — leading to higher energy bills.

The patented AIRCAP 1™ hot tub cover has no foam core at all. Engineered with our AirLoc™ heat-welded drop-stitch technology, it insulates with sealed, still air that has nothing to soak up, so it doesn't lose insulation the way a waterlogged foam cover does.

  • 0%Water absorbed by the core — a foam cover gains weight and loses insulation as it soaks
  • 5–10+ yearsExpected life with proper care, with no foam core to take on water
  • 3"Insulating AIRCAP 1™ core

How the AIRCAP 1™ outperforms traditional covers

1. Maximum Heat Retention

  • Drop-stitch construction: unlike foam, our high-pressure woven core resists waterlogging and maintains its insulating properties for years.
  • All-weather performance: our AirLoc™ airtight design keeps the air core sealed, so rain and steam have no foam to soak into.

2. Efficient

  • Efficient insulation: less heat escapes, so your hot tub maintains your desired temperature more efficiently — meaning lower costs and more relaxing.
  • Consistent warmth: enjoy spontaneous soaks without the frustration of water-temp spikes.

3. Value Over Time

  • Lower utility bills: by reducing heat loss, the AIRCAP 1™ can lower your hot tub's energy consumption compared to aging foam covers.
  • Long-term value: traditional covers degrade quickly, requiring frequent (and costly) replacements. The AIRCAP 1's™ durable design means fewer replacements and more savings over the life of your spa.

Foam vs. the AIRCAP 1™ over time

Cover typeAbsorbs water?Replacement cycleWeight over time
Traditional foamYes, over time3–5 yearsGains weight as it waterlogs
The AIRCAP 1™No — no foam core5–10+ years (expected)*35–40 lb for life

*Lifespan is an expectation with proper care, not a guarantee. The AIRCAP 1™ carries a 3-year limited warranty.

AIRCAP 1 welded drop-stitch core cross-section
AIRCAP 1™ core with AirLoc™ heat-welded technology

The AIRCAP 1™ and dead air-space insulating

The best way to understand dead air-space insulation is to think of multi-pane windows. Dead air-space insulation is a method of trapping air between two spaces to create insulation. In practice it's difficult to achieve a completely sealed dead air space, which makes it an imperfect insulator — however, we are able to attain a dead air space within the AIRCAP 1™.

How it works

  • Air is a great insulator when kept still, similar to the windows in your house.
  • Engineered with our AirLoc™ advanced heat-welded drop-stitch technology.

Real-world application

  • Dead air-space insulation is often used in double-wall construction.
  • It's also used in storm doors and windows, where air is trapped between panes of insulated glass.

Foam covers vs. the AIRCAP 1™

Foam covers insulate best when they are new. As the foam takes on moisture, its insulating value drops and its weight climbs — which is why foam covers are typically replaced every 3–5 years. The AIRCAP 1™, designed with a 3″ core, has no foam to take on water, so it doesn't lose insulation the way a waterlogged foam cover does. With proper care it is expected to last 5–10+ years.

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Six sizes for 77″–94″ square spas — about the AIRCAP · safety & ASTM F1346-23