Architectural Fabric

Abstract

An article useful as an architectural fabric consisting of (a) a layer of fabric having a first surface and a second surface made of polytetrafluoroethylene fibers; and (b) a fluoropolymer coating disposed on at least the first surface of the fabric.

1 . A method of making an architectural fabric comprising the steps of
 (a) providing a fluoropolymer fabric having a first surface and a second surface, and   (b) extrusion coating the first surface of said fluoropolymer fabric with THV by simultaneously extruding the THV onto the fabric and nipping the fabric and extruded THV between a first roll and a second roll.   
   
   
       2 . A method of making an architectural fabric as defined in  claim 1  further comprising the step of extrusion coating the second surface of said fluoropolymer fabric with THV by simultaneously extruding the THV onto the fabric and nipping the fabric and extruded THV between a first roll and a second roll. 
   
   
       3 . A method of making an architectural fabric for a retractable, temporary, or permanent structure comprising the steps of:
 (a) providing a layer of fabric having a first surface and a second surface and comprising polytetrafluoroethylene fibers;   (b) coating THV onto said first surface of said fabric; and   (c) coating THV onto said second surface of said fabric.