SHEERFILL® Architectural Membrane

Our architectural membranes combine long-term durability, low maintenance, energy efficiency, and the highest standards of safety to help create dramatic and iconic structures of all shapes and sizes.

Sheerfill architectural membrane

Our SHEERFILL^® permanent tensioned membrane structures provide an important and unique option for dramatic structures in the sports, transportation, retail, and specialty markets. Made of fiberglass and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), SHEERFILL^® Architectural Membranes are available in a range of strengths and light transmission levels to provide total freedom of design.

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SHEERFILL^® Architectural Membranes are lightweight, meaning they require fewer support structures and the use of long-span cables enables large open spaces compared with more traditional construction methods SHEERFILL^® allows diffused natural light into the space below while rejecting heat for increased energy efficiency. Built to last, our architectural membranes provide 30+ years of performance with easy cleaning and low maintenance. The fiberglass and PTFE are virtually unaffected by UV so you can be confident your project will retain its aesthetic appearance for the long term. The PTFE surface enables the easy removal of dirt and contaminants with just the action of natural rain. Additionally, SHEERFILL^® provides outstanding safety with low flame spread and smoke generation for a Class A fire performance.

Lightweight
Fewer support structures
Diffused light transmission
High solar reflectance for increased energy efficiency
Non-combustible, Class A fire performance
Decreased maintenance

SHEERFILL^® I, II, V Architectural Membranes

Product	Weight	Breaking Strength Warp	Breaking Strength Fill	Trap Tear Warp	Solar Transmission
I	45.5oz/yd²	1025lb/in	950lb/in	100lb	10%
II	38.5oz/yd²	825lb/in	600lb/in	75lb	12%
V	29oz/yd²	550lb/in	625lb/in	40lb	16%

SHEERFILL^® I, II, V Architectural Membranes

Product	Weight	Breaking Strength Warp	Breaking Strength Fill	Trap Tear Warp	Translucency at 550 nm
I	1540G/M²	800N/5CM	7000N/5CM	600N	10%
II	1305G/M²	7000N/5CM	6000N/5CM	500N	12%
V	985G/M²	5000N/5CM	5160N/5CM	300N	16%

*Nominal values. These values should not be used to design

SHEERFILL^® V ASTM

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SHEERFILL^® V EverClean ASTM

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Co-Development

Saint-Gobain Composite Solutions is a long-trusted partner for creating highly specialized, technology-driven material solutions that deliver extraordinary performance across a spectrum of demanding settings. Through collaboration with our customers, we co-develop versatile materials and real application tests to ensure that you have the best possible solution for your application. We help create innovative materials that provide protection, easy release, insulation, and friction control. And we seek to collaborate in making it even more possible.

Rigorous testing standards

Saint-Gobain Composite Solutions develops custom application testing based on each of our partner’s product uses in order to create the best possible solution. Some tests that are included but are not limited to environmental, durability, and reliability testing to give you peace of mind making sure that products work in the hardest environments. Our testing begins during the co-development process to develop relevant tests and gather data that allows us to create market-ready solutions quickly.

SHEERFILL^® SGM Mesh

Made from a composite material made of fiberglass and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), SGM Shade Mesh materials are used in façades and shading applications including custom façades, modular façades, architectural umbrellas and more. The mesh construction allows for more natural light and air to circulate through the fabric.

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Fabrasorb Acoustical Membrane

Originally designed to reduce noise and reverberations in stadiums, the Fabrasorb material also enhances the thermal characteristics of fabric roof systems. The Fabrasorb acoustical membrane is made using fiberglass and polytetrafluoroethylene composites for a translucent, non-combustible finish with long-life characteristics.

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SHEERFILL^® ILLUMINATE

ILLUMINATE is made by laminating PTFE (TEFLON®) films to PTFE-coated fiberglass. Like other SHEERFILL® Architectural Membranes, Illuminate is watertight and helps keep the elements out, and has a Class A fire rating. Its specialized design provides high strength, long life, and the flexibility to add a range of colors.

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