PVC textile membrane FABRIC

fabricPTFEfor facade

Overview
Fabric facades are engineered outer envelopes that use high-tensile membrane materials to deliver lightweight, translucent and formable architectural cladding. Skyshade provides end-to-end services from concept design to manufacturing and on-site installation, focusing on technical performance and integration with building structures.

Design, Manufacturing & Installation
Our architecture and engineering team develop facade concepts tailored to the building’s functional and aesthetic requirements. Materials such as PVC and PTFE membranes are shaped into three-dimensional forms using precision cutting, welding and framing techniques. Installation is coordinated with structural engineers to ensure load transfer, waterproofing details and long-term durability under weather exposure.

Applications

• Entertainment tents and event structures
• Shopping centres and retail atriums
• Airport terminals, metro and transit stations
• Restaurants and hospitality facades
• Stadium roofs and spectator canopies
• Semi-permanent and temporary structures

Types of Fabrics

• PVC perforated fabrics — adjustable light transmission and ventilation options
• PTFE coated fabrics — high durability and environmental resistance; perforations enable controlled light and airflow
• Openness factor range: 10%–50%
• Light transmission range: approximately 12%–50%

Benefits

• Lightweight envelope reducing structural load
• Printable surface for architectural graphics or branding
• Reduced solar heat gain and improved occupant comfort
• Translucency with breathable performance
• UV protection for interior spaces
• Durability against wind, rain and UV exposure
• Energy efficiency through lowered cooling demand and reduced glare
• Flexible material enabling complex 3D architectural forms

Use Cases / Project Examples
Example: Ventilight application combining perforated fabric with steel framing; referenced project area: 1,675 m².

Steps to Proceed for Fabric Facade Installation

• Define project requirements (brief and scope)
• Conduct site survey and technical assessment
• Provide budget-oriented proposal and technical specification
• Manufacture panels and components per approved shop drawings
• Perform on-site installation and commissioning
• Offer post-installation customer support and maintenance guidance

Technical specifications

• Materials: PVC and PTFE membrane systems (perforated options available)
• Openness factor: 10%–50%
• Light transmission: ~12%–50%
• Material properties: high-tensile, UV resistant, weather resistant
• Formability: supports intricate three-dimensional geometries
• Functional advantages: solar protection, reduced heat gain, UV blocking, translucency and breathability
• Typical applications: commercial facades, atriums, stadiums, transit hubs, malls, restaurants, temporary structures
• Example project scale: installations up to and beyond 1,675 m² in referenced projects