Fabric finishings
All fabrics manufactured by Texsilk are delivered with a water repellent surface treatment, on top of this we can add other finishes for different applications:
Fix
It is a very light coating on one side of the fabric. It is made of a PU/acrylic copolymer resin and does not affect the flexibility and feel of the fabric. Its purpose is to keep the yarns together and prevent them from sliding during the sewing process. It is made to order and it’s advised mainly for applications Pillows, Cushions, Bean bag, Chaise long, Upholstery and Marine.
Plast
It is a light PU/acrylic copolymer coating on one side of the fabric. Achieves a water column of 20-30 cm.
It is made to order and it’s advised mainly for applications Velum exterior, Parasol and Shade sail.
Wp
It is a thick PU/acrylic copolymer coating on one side of the fabric. The fabric becomes waterproof. The thick coating makes the fabric to be less flexible. It is made to order and it’s advised mainly for applications Velum exterior, Parasol and Shade sail.
Lmn
It is a PU film laminated on one side of the fabric. Achieves total impermeability without harming the feel and flexibility of the fabric. It is made to order and it’s advised mainly for applications Pillows, Cushions, Bean bag, Chaise long and Upholstery even though it is also used in applications Velum exterior, Parasol, Shade sail and Marine.