PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), is a coated, high-performance glass fiber fabric, merged with PTFE emulsion. It is designed to be used for a variety of applications in diverse industries, where high quality, varying weather conditions, fire risk, UV resistance, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability matter.
Solar Protection
In addition to being weather-proof and lighter in weight, PTFE fabrics offer further advantages, such as protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation and greater wind resistance. They are also coated with materials that resist UV degradation, hence making them more UV retardant.
Flexibility
When designing and building tensioned PTFE membrane structures, architects, designers, and engineers have much more flexibility to experiment with the structure’s form, and ultimately have the opportunity to create much more visually exciting and iconic structures. This is due to PTFE’s highly unique and flexible characteristics.