DERFLEX supplies PVC coated polyester mesh for building facade screens, decorative textile skins and exterior shading projects. The open structure combines a flexible material surface with partial visibility and air passage. Facade contractors, fabricators, importers and OEM buyers can discuss mesh construction, color, width, finish and packing around a defined project brief.
Specify the material together with its panel layout and supporting system. Review openness, strength in both textile directions, dimensional behavior, fabrication compatibility and the required documentation before selecting a production reference. Send your application, drawings and quantity to request samples and a project quotation.
Material reference: DERFLEX coated screen mesh. Confirm the exact facade grade and finish during sample review.
The material, explained
What is PVC coated facade mesh?
PVC coated facade mesh is an open, reinforced textile used as a building exterior screening layer. Polyester yarns provide the base structure; the coating and finish influence handling, appearance and outdoor behavior. The openings allow air, light and some water to pass through.
01 / Reinforcement
Polyester base
Polyester facade mesh should be selected by the required strength and deformation behavior. Yarn size or fabric mass alone cannot describe how a tensioned panel will perform.
02 / Surface
PVC coating & finish
The selected coating system influences protection, color and processing. Confirm any lacquer, printable surface or other finish against the chosen material reference and fabrication method.
03 / Geometry
Controlled openings
Opening geometry influences views, visual screening and air passage. Assess the actual color and mesh sample at the proposed viewing distance.
Color, surface appearance, outward view and tensioned-panel behavior
Review a full-size visual mock-up in daytime and at night.
Solar screening in front of glazing
Openness, color and measured optical performance
Evaluate glazing, orientation and the complete shading arrangement.
An open parking garage elevation
Permeability, screening, strength and fire documentation
Check the actual ventilation concept and installed panel geometry.
A long-term branded facade
A compatible printable mesh reference and exposure evidence
Test ink, finishing and the final printed specimen where documentation is required.
A modular or replaceable screen
Usable width, repeat color and edge-processing compatibility
Coordinate panel removal, access and replacement material records.
Exterior roller shading has its own winding and edge requirements. Compare outdoor screen fabrics when the material will move in a roller or zip-screen system.
Specification review
Define a material reference before freezing the order
Procurement specification framework — final values are reference-specific
Specification item
DERFLEX enquiry direction
Buyer decision
Material family
PVC coated polyester mesh; confirm the proposed reference
State fixed facade, movable shade or temporary screening.
Openness / opening geometry
Confirm available construction and measurement basis
Balance appearance, view and the project’s airflow objectives.
Mass, thickness & width
Request reference-specific values, tolerances and usable roll width
Coordinate cutting, handling and panel yield.
Tensile & elongation
Request warp and weft data with method and specimen size
Submit data to the facade designer for the intended loading.
Tear & coating behavior
Agree test evidence and acceptance criteria
Consider cutting, edge processing and handling damage.
Color & surface finish
Custom color and surface options subject to reference review
Approve a retained sample and batch-matching criteria.
Outdoor exposure
Confirm weathering evidence and exposure assumptions
Identify climate, facade orientation, cleaning and expected use.
Fire performance
Confirm the exact required documentation before sampling
Match the report to the material and intended project use.
Processing
Verify the proposed cut, seam and edge construction by trial
Do not assume every coated mesh has the same weldability.
Commercial supply
Confirm quantity, MOQ, lead time and packing for the approved specification
Request a written project quotation; no universal price applies.
This table is an enquiry framework, not a certified specification for one grade. Current material data and agreed sample approval take precedence.
Panel edges, corners, seams and attachments transfer forces into the supporting system. Supply frame spacing, panel orientation and the proposed edge concept before asking a fabricator to finalize cutting dimensions.
Keder, clamp, reinforced hem or other attachment concepts should be reviewed with the system contractor. Hardware dimensions, spacing and pretension are design decisions for the complete facade, not universal fabric settings.
Verify the process on the actual finish
Run a trial with the selected mesh, surface treatment and joining method. Check seam behavior, edge distortion, coating damage and appearance before using the process across a project.
Confirm warp/weft orientation, usable width, joint positions and visual continuity. A nominal roll width can differ from the material width available for cutting after selvage and processing allowances.
Review the specification and drawings
Identify the application, exposure, panel geometry and required performance evidence.
Approve the material and processing sample
Retain a labelled swatch and test a representative seam or edge with the intended equipment.
Coordinate a project mock-up
Review appearance, tensioning, handling and access with the system contractor.
Record acceptance and packing requirements
Agree the material reference, batch identification, visual criteria and roll protection.
Material & inspection references
See the material. Ask for the matching evidence.
Dimensional inspection Thickness is one specification field. Confirm the method and agreed tolerance for the selected mesh.Mechanical evaluation Ask for warp/weft data and the test conditions for the proposed reference.
These are existing DERFLEX material and laboratory reference images; they do not certify a specific facade product. The published quality control process describes material, process, laboratory and final-roll checks.
Manufacturing & sourcing
Work with a material supplier around a clear brief
Architectural facade mesh should be specified around the complete panel system. Buyers sourcing PVC mesh fabric for building facade projects should define the permanent-screening duty before comparing a material proposal.
For facade fabricators & contractors
DERFLEX’s published mesh range includes polyester-reinforced PVC materials and custom specification discussions. Bring the structural requirements and conversion plan so the material proposal can be evaluated against the installation.
Use the architectural sunshade mesh range for related solar-screening requirements; keep permanent facade performance and documentation explicit in the enquiry.
For importers, wholesalers & OEM buyers
Define the material reference, repeat-order criteria, color approval, roll format and labels. Bulk roll supply and OEM packing discussions should follow material confirmation rather than a generic GSM request.
The PVC mesh export range provides the wider supply context. Confirm MOQ, sampling and shipment terms for the selected facade specification.
Procurement checks
Four purchasing mistakes to avoid
Comparing by GSM alone
Add openness, directional strength, stretch, finish and usable width to the comparison. A heavier mesh is not automatically the appropriate facade material.
Using a banner reference for permanent cladding
A printable material does not automatically have the documentation or dimensional behavior needed for a long-term tensioned facade.
Equating openness with project approval
Evaluate ventilation, wind and fire requirements at system level. Material openness is one input.
Ordering before the edge concept is settled
Confirm the frame and attachment details before setting panel cut sizes, seams and processing allowances.
Quick answers
Questions about building facade mesh
What is PVC facade mesh fabric?
PVC facade mesh fabric is an open textile made from polyester reinforcement with a PVC coating. It is evaluated for building exterior screens, decorative skins and facade shading where partial visibility and air passage are needed. The selected material, panel fabrication and supporting system must suit the project.
Is polyester facade mesh the same as PVC coated facade mesh?
Polyester describes the reinforcing textile; PVC describes its coating. A facade mesh made with a polyester base and PVC coating fits both descriptions. An uncoated polyester mesh, glass-fiber mesh or metal mesh is a different material and should not be treated as an interchangeable substitute.
Is PVC mesh fabric for a building facade waterproof?
No. Although the coated yarn surface can resist water, the open mesh allows rain and air to pass through. Facade mesh is a screening layer rather than a sealed weather barrier. Rain exclusion must be handled by the building envelope or a separate suitable membrane.
How do I choose the mesh openness?
Start with the required appearance, view, daylight and airflow, then compare actual swatches in the proposed color. Geometric open area alone does not establish solar performance, ventilation compliance or wind loading. Ask the design team to evaluate the installed system.
Can facade mesh be flame retardant?
Flame-retardant material options can be discussed with DERFLEX. Request documentation for the exact material reference, color or finish and intended project use. A generic FR statement does not establish the approval of a complete facade assembly.
Can DERFLEX supply custom colors and OEM rolls?
DERFLEX’s published mesh range includes custom color, mesh structure and roll-supply options. Confirm the required facade application, achievable material reference, width, quantity and packing before sampling or production. Printing and fabrication compatibility also need sample verification.
What information is needed for a facade mesh quotation?
Provide the application and project location, facade or panel dimensions, target openness, color, material performance requirements, roll width or conversion plan, quantity, destination and delivery target. Include the required fire documentation and project drawings when available.
Project material enquiry
Send the brief. Start the material review.
A useful facade mesh enquiry connects appearance, performance and fabrication. Send the following details so DERFLEX can review the material direction:
Building use, project location and exposure
Facade drawings, panel sizes and proposed frame concept
Openness, color and visual screening target
Required strength, weathering and fire documentation
