Miriam Andaloro
Founder, Helyora Outdoor
I’d been buying above-ground pools for years. First, a tubular one: it took hours to set up, the poles didn’t fit together properly, and the liner started to deteriorate before the end of the second season. Then I tried a steel one with a liner—more durable, yes, but I had to pour a concrete foundation, coordinate several people to set it up, and accept that it would be permanently fixed in the yard. The day I wanted to move it, I realized it was impossible.
The third summer with problems was the last one. I’d been using inflatable paddleboards for years—I’d leave them inflated for entire seasons, with my dog on top, in the water, under the sun, getting banged against rocks—and they were perfect year after year. While my backyard pool didn’t even last two summers, those boards withstood much harsher conditions without a single problem. The difference was Drop Stitch technology: thousands of internal threads that maintain the shape under pressure. Sturdy as a permanent pool. Lightweight and foldable like any inflatable product.
Helyora was created to bring this technology to those who deserve to enjoy a real swimming pool—without complications, without construction work, without permits, and without compromising on quality. It’s a product we believe in, designed to last.
Not all above-ground pools are the same. Here's how a Helyora compares to a tubular-frame pool and a Gre-style steel pool.
HelyoraDrop Stitch
Tubular / frame
Steel · Gre typeEstimated figures; may vary depending on model, size, and usage. The times listed for tubular and steel products include surface preparation, which is not required with Helyora technology.
The same Drop Stitch technology found in premium paddleboards, brought right to your backyard. Structural rigidity with D-Stitch™ and AerVault™ sealing.
No construction or permits required, and it's ready in about 20 minutes. Leave it up all season, or take it down and store it whenever you want.
Custom specifications and dimensions, 0.7 mm PVC, and an estimated lifespan of 7 to 10 years. Quality you can see, not just promise.