i-MESH is a versatile non-woven mesh made from advanced mineral and synthetic yarns, stabilized by a resin system, designed for both indoor and outdoor applications, including architecture, retail, scenography, and furniture.
Indoors, it serves as partitions, ceilings, light screens, projection surfaces, and for various event setups. Outdoors, it is primarily used for architectural façades. Its composition of carbon, glass, basalt, zylon, and technora fibers allows for effective light and solar shading, enhancing its lightweight and structural benefits.
i-MESH is a customizable product. Its lightweight design simplifies transport and installation, leading to reduced manpower and equipment expenses.
Key technical features
- Adjustable solar protection through variable mesh openings
- Low thermal conductivity to inhibit heat transfer
- High mechanical strength and excellent tensile durability
- Incombustibility and effective thermal insulation
- Noise reduction
- Quick, cost-efficient installation due to lightweight and flexible material.
i-MESH comprises two components: fibers and a thermoplastic polymer. Utilizing the durability and unique properties of six fiber types—four of which are mineral—this polymer, measuring 2/10 mm, maintains its characteristics during production and can be efficiently separated for recycling later.
Design process and installation
The design process for i-MESH is iterative, enhanced by computational methods that replace traditional intuitive approaches. This allows to generate and evaluate thousands of design options based on specific performance criteria. While manufacturing these high-tech materials requires significant energy and the components are often sourced far from our facilities, the lightweight nature of i-MESH minimizes transportation costs and energy use. Installation typically requires locally sourced hardware, such as wood or metal, promoting local economies and reducing CO2 emissions.
A motley team into a global company
The company has amassed expertise over 30 years, specializing in the production of marine and aerospace textiles. Its team comprises architects, engineers, material experts, computational designers, and art curators who collaborate on projects. i-Mesh is the result of visual research and scientific studies on the physical properties of the high-tech fibers that are exclusively used. The expertise comes from extensive experience in designing products and technical fabrics for the nautical and aerospace industries, where top-tier performance and reliability are essential criteria. i-Mesh is manufactured in Italy against the beautiful backdrop of Monte Conero. It is in this splendid environment that the company upholds a "glocal" and sustainable philosophy oriented towards a globalized world. i-Mesh is a technical, sustainable, and fully customizable textile for architecture. It represents a breakthrough in the construction market: a non-woven textile made of durable and unbeatable fibers that can be utilized in both outdoor and indoor installations.
