Tensile Materials / Fabric Membrane

Since the company’s inception more than 50 years ago, Birdair has been committed to the technological development of structural fabric projects.

Each step along the way, Birdair has developed enhanced structural analysis techniques, material testing, equipment and manufacturing procedures necessary for successful installations.

For those who wish to design and build with fabric in mind, Birdair offers a wide selection of materials to choose from, each ideally suited for just the right building application. Whether you prefer self-cleaning TiO₂, energy efficient Tensotherm™, versatile PTFE or cost-effective PVC, Birdair’s membranes offer long-lasting vibrancy and unbeatable durability. In fact, Birdair tensile fabrics are so tough, they can support the weight of an average-sized man.

Architects who use Birdair’s fabric membranes are reaping the benefits of its inherent flexibility. Because the membrane acts like an exterior skin, it provides building envelopes with weather-proof protection not normally associated with such lightweight engineering. But Birdair’s structures are extremely functional and can be designed and built to withstand high wind loading.

If you’re an architect who wants to stretch the boundaries of today’s tensile architecture, Birdair structures are a popular and proven choice.