Load-bearing weave
What does 1000D actually mean?
The structure uses a polyester weave rated at 1000D. The "D" stands for denier: this unit describes the linear mass of the textile thread. In theory, 9,000 metres of a 1,000-denier thread weigh 1,000 grams.
1000D therefore describes the count of the load-bearing thread. It corresponds neither to the number of internal threads, nor to the thickness of the PVC, nor to a guaranteed puncture resistance.
- The thread count contributes to the strength of the weave.
- The density of the mesh controls how loads are spread.
- The coatings provide protection and watertightness.
- The joins determine the continuity of the envelope.