Dupont ® Tedlar®
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Dupont ® Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride film Tedlar® is a registered trademark of DuPont. Shelter-Rite® is a registered trademark of Seaman Corporation. Product Information Tedlar ® Provides Unmatched Protection for PVC-Coated Fabric Structures DuPont Tedlar® is in the same polymer family as Teflon® and has proven itself in demanding applications such as awnings, outdoor signs, solar collectors, roofing, exterior truck/trailer panels, highway sound barriers, and commercial building panels for more than 30 years. Well known for its durability, inertness, cleanability, and easy-care attributes, Tedlar® is inherently flexible and contains no plasticizers. It provides a clean, slippery surface that naturally resists dirt and is essentially “selfcleaning.” Benefits of fabric structures with Tedlar® include: • Dirt resistance • Slippery, gloss surface • Bonded to the PVC-coated fabric, not a liquid coating • Greater thickness for longer life • Chemical resistance • Inherently flexible • Strong bond to the fabric substrate • Choice of translucent, bright white, or a selection of colors to meet your needs This aquatic center in Singleton NSW, Australia features an outer membrane of Shelter-Rite® fabric protected with Tedlar® that allows the facility to remain open in all weather conditions. Shelter-Rite® fabric coated with Tedlar® provides protection from the elements in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. This pavilion houses hospitality and meeting space on an Indian reservation.

Fabrics Look New Longer Tedlar® is inherently flexible with a high tensile strength. It contains no plasticizers and won’t attract dirt or dry out like PVC. It remains flexible over a wide temperature range even under very cold conditions (–60°F) and it retains a high degree of flexibility and strength as it weathers. The dirt resistance of Tedlar® is unmatched. It functions as a self-cleaning system as typical airborne dirt is commonly washed off by rain. If soiling occurs, a commercial cleaner can be used to restore the surface to its original appearance. Tedlar® provides a chemically...

Figure 1. Comparison of Surface Protective Finish in Accelerated Weathering Study 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 Protection Thickness, mil 0.0 1.3 2.7 4.0 5.3 6.7 8.0 9.3 Years of Simulated Florida Outdoor Exposure Tedlar® PVF Film Acrylic "A" Topcoat Acrylic "C" Topcoat PVDF "A" Topcoat Acrylic "B" Topcoat PVDF "C" Topcoat PVDF "B" Topcoat Quick construction and a durable cargo storage facility were the objectives met by Seaman Corporation’s Shelter-Rite® fabric with Tedlar® for this United Airlines structure in Honolulu, Hawaii. Challenge Service Stations in New Zealand...