Fabric Air Ducts

Why Fabric Air Ducts are Better Than Traditional Metal Air Ducts

A&R Tarpaulins, Inc. manufactures their fabric air ducts from 18oz coated vinyl. These ducts play a vital role in enhancing indoor environments across various settings, including commercial, industrial, and agricultural spaces.

Benefits 

  • Requires no special coatings or maintenance to protect against corrosion or rust
  • Fire resistant properties
  • Absorbent, allowing air to flow through the entire fabric preventing condensation or corrosion
  • Customizable allowing to customization to the space’s aesthetics (Many shapes, sizes, colors, etc.)
  • Fabric ducts have micro holes preventing drafts 
  • Better air quality as they can handle moisture better than metal air ducts

Performance of Air Ducts 

  • They quietly operate whereas metal airducts are more obvious when generating due to fabric’s minimal resistance 
  • They are flexible and distribute even and comfortable air flow improving energy efficiency 
  • Heat preservation is significant

Longevity 

  • Impact-resistant as they maintain its shape after accidental bumps 
  • Require less maintenance than metal airducts as they can be removed and cleaned for washing preventing mold and bacteria build up.