What is a coated polyester fabric and why is its resistance essential for storage?

A coated polyester fabric consists of three key elements: a woven polyester yarn fabric, a PVC layer applied by coating, and a final protective varnish. The fabric provides the membrane’s resistance, the PVC layers provide waterproofing, color, and surface texture. The varnish, matte or glossy, is essential to protect against UV and ensure the durability of the membrane.

The resistance of a membrane is not necessarily linked to its weight per square meter. Why?

Contrary to popular belief, the weight per square meter of a membrane is not always indicative of its resistance. In reality, the quality of the polyester yarns and their number per square centimeter are determining factors for the membrane’s resistance. However, they represent only a marginal part of the total weight of the membrane. Therefore, a lighter membrane but composed of high-quality polyester fabric offers superior resistance to a heavier membrane.

UV resistance and durability: What is the impact of exposure to solar radiation on PVC-coated membranes?

PVC, like many materials, is sensitive to solar radiation, especially to ultraviolet rays. However, Shelterall membranes are designed to withstand even the most severe exposures thanks to the performance of the varnish used. This ensures extended lifespan, even in highly demanding climatic conditions.

What are the characteristics of Shelterall membranes and why this choice?

At Shelterall, safety and durability are at the heart of our product development. We carefully select our supplier partners, favoring those who can guarantee technical, innovative, and high-quality products. To achieve this, we collaborate with industry experts who also supply the aerospace, automotive, and military sectors. As leaders in textile-metal shelters, we have developed our own technical specifications to obtain membranes with unique characteristics in the market. They are distinguished particularly by their mechanical resistance and UV resistance and come with a 10-year warranty.

The Shelterall solution with PVC-coated polyester membrane cover: the optimal solution for storage.

Shelterall tunnels with PVC-coated polyester membrane, commonly known as “truck tarps”, offer an optimal solution for a variety of storage applications. Whether for agricultural equipment, industrial products, or logistics, these versatile structures guarantee reliable, durable, and economical protection.

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