What is Metal Fabric?

Metal fabric, also known as architectural mesh, metal mesh or wire mesh, is a woven metal material used for various interior and exterior applications including cladding, space division (dividing or sculpting space), ventilation, solar shading, infill and a variety of other uses. 

Woven metal fabrics are designed and engineered specifically for architectural purposes, and are fastened to a structure with attachment hardware designed for each type of metal fabric application.  Metal fabric varies in rigidity and flexibility, ranging from a completely closed, rigid metal, to a flexible weave with varying degrees of open area.  Specific patterns of metal fabric are specified for different purposes, depending on the application.  Metal fabric also varies in translucency and weight.

  The options for incorporating metal fabric into building design are truly limitless, as the unique material lends itself to the architect’s imagination.  Metal fabrics are commonly woven in stainless steel, but can also be woven from copper, bronze, brass and other alloys.  For unique aesthetic appeal and supreme functionality, consider metal fabric.