Vector Foiltec Texlon ETFE Cushion Systems

Vector Foiltec Texlon ETFE cushion systems are lightweight building-envelope systems made from ETFE foil cushions supported by low-pressure air. The technology is used for roofs, façades, atriums, stadiums, and other large-span structures. Today, the former Vector Foiltec business continues under Lightspan, with the Texlon® trademark and decades of ETFE project experience.

Vector Foiltec Texlon ETFE Cushion Systems: What are they?

ETFE foil cushions and pneumatic membrane systems

The Texlon® system combines ETFE foil, aluminium profiles, and a supporting structure. Multiple foil layers can be welded into cushions and inflated with low-pressure air. This creates a lightweight envelope that can provide weather protection, daylight transmission and thermal performance without the dead load of conventional glass.

Lightweight ETFE roofing and façade systems

The system is particularly relevant where architects and engineers need large spans, curved geometries or high levels of natural light. Lightspan explains the basic construction and engineering of its [ETFE systems]ETFE systems, including cushion geometry, air pressure, foil layers and supporting profiles.

Vector Foiltec Texlon ETFE Cushion Systems: Why use them?

Transparent membrane roofs and large-span architecture

Compared with traditional glazing, ETFE foil has a very low structural weight and can cover substantial areas with relatively little material. This makes pneumatic cushion systems suitable for stadiums, transport hubs, atriums, botanical gardens and public buildings.

ETFE building envelopes for complex projects

Successful projects also depend on coordination between the foil system, primary structure, drainage, environmental requirements and local regulations. Lightspan therefore supports projects from [concept and design]ETFE concept service through engineering, fabrication and installation. The original DACH approach remains important: clients in Germany, Austria and Switzerland have a dedicated contact who understands regional requirements and project processes.

Vector Foiltec Texlon ETFE Cushion Systems: How are they engineered?

Texlon® cushion construction and air support

Cushion geometry, foil thickness, layer configuration and internal pressure are determined according to structural, climatic and architectural requirements. The historical Texlon® documentation confirms that the system can use single or multiple ETFE layers within an aluminium-framed envelope.

What do Vector Foiltec Texlon ETFE Cushion Systems provide?

The main benefits are low structural weight, high daylight transmission, flexible geometry and the ability to design large transparent building envelopes. Environmental information for the Texlon® system is also documented through an [IBU Environmental Product Declaration]IBU EPD documentation.

Vector Foiltec Texlon ETFE Cushion Systems: Who delivers projects?

From DACH project support to global ETFE delivery

For projects in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, a dedicated sales expert helps coordinate communication from the first consultation through project completion. This local knowledge is useful when architectural ambitions must be aligned with technical requirements, regulations and construction schedules.

ETFE design, fabrication and installation

Lightspan combines sales support with [design, engineering, fabrication and installation services]Lightspan ETFE services. This integrated approach helps reduce coordination issues between architects, engineers, contractors and the building-envelope team.

What are Vector Foiltec Texlon ETFE Cushion Systems used for?

They are used where lightweight transparent roofs or façades are required, especially for large-span architecture. Typical applications include stadiums, airports, atriums, cultural buildings, commercial developments and other projects where daylight and structural weight are important.