PVC is the single most commonly selected material for tensile membrane structures. PVC is chosen for its excellent strength, its water proof properties, as well as its flexibility, transparency, and durability. It is the most cost-effective and versatile tensile fabric, and meets a large range of both permanent and temporary color and application needs. PVC is classed as a recyclable fabric, and is therefore an increasingly popular choice for green buildings, as an alternative to rigid roofing.

PVC is characterized by the following key features and properties, all of which make it a popular choice for tensile membrane structure material:

Solar Transmission

An Excellent and very high rate of UVR blockage, with the percentage of UVR transmission depending on the fabric selected, and its respective properties.

Environmentally Friendly

PVC is made of Halogen-Free FR additives, which is considered to be both the most advanced, and the most environmentally friendly fabric available in the market today, with100% recyclable materials used.

Maintenance

Structures made from PVC fabric, are of low maintenance, and can be easily rectified, if damaged.

Lightweight Nature

Tensile membrane requires less structural steel support than conventional construction materials, which lowers project costs for building owners and provides faster erections and installations. PVC, as a result, is a great lightweight choice due to the material’s elemental nature. 

Life Span 

The Life of PVC fabric, spans approximately ten to thirty years, making it a solid choice for long term use. The fabric’s warranty is subject to the nature and amount of exposure it has overtime, as well as the structure’s location, and other deciding factors.

Application 

PVC is often used for car park shades, walkways, facades, playground shades, stadiums, tents, interior ceiling entrances, swimming pool and sports arena enclosures, and other common society applications.