3M Fluoropolymers for Design & Construction

In their search for new architectural means of expression, planners have discovered the opportunities offered by the use of membranes. Translucent and transparent membranes permit freedom of design and variety of shape in a way that no other material can offer. The flexible play with the form opens up hitherto unsuspected horizons to the architect, as rigid structures with clear barrier outlines are no longer required. Self supporting shapes that are curved within space can be interpreted in ever new ways with the use of membranes. At the same time, light becomes a design element in itself which can be used in an experimental and even playful fashion, lending different visual forms and aspects to one and the same building.

Dyneon‘s goal in this market segment is to team up with converting companies in order to develop comprehensive solutions involving specific materials and provide individual technical support in implementing them. This will enable us to open up new possibilities for spatial design with membrane-based architecture, using highly developed technologies, innovative thinking and Dyneon raw materials.

Opportunities already available today:
 

• Light and UV permeability: films made of ETFE
• Large span widths: PTFE-coated fiber glass textile
• Flexibility: PTFE textile
• Special textile coated with fluorothermoplastics