I don't think there is a better trampoline (or material) than what Hobie Cat makes. The heat welded seams are a huge plus. The structural seams of all other stitched trampolines are their downfall. The material is not called "textaline" so I don't know what they were trying to compare to. I am quite surprised to hear that a Hobie Wave trampoline actually needs to be replaced. Damaged in some way?