Interglas Atex - Textile Membranes

I have recently discovered a company called Intergla Atex which have been creating  woven glass fibre fabrics for over 60 years. The faberics are used for a range of different purposes, for example; Tensile structures, ceiling constructions, weather-proof awnings, facade covers, membrane structures. The reasons why these faberics are used for these these applications are because the have a good select of features, such as;

- Extremely high strength
- Outstanding flexibility
- Good fire retardancy
- No toxic emissions or residual odours
- Soil-repellent top coat

And a range of benifits;
- Available in any colour
- Long lifespan of over 25 years
- Very easy to clean
- No degradation by UV light
- Up to 40% translucency

Although these faberics are mainly used for external use, I believe they could have benifits to the interior design. One of my reasons being that, it has up  to 40% translucency, creating light without the use of glass which isn't as flexiable.

As I had a really interest in this companies products I decided to order my own sample to see the texture and apperence of the faberics.