FUNCTION / COMPARISON

Two functions are served by the unique SNAP-TEX track design:

1. Securely holds various thicknesses of fabric under the tension loads necessary for a tightly stretched finished product.

2. Defines the edge detail and depth needed to accomplish the acoustical and aesthetic design requirements suitable for the accomplishment of the designer's goal.

In any site-built, stretched fabric system, security and holding power should be the #1 consideration! The variables of environment and fabric content should be a major concern, for these affect the amount of tension required for fabric to remain taut. Moist or humid conditions cause certain fibers to absorb moisture, expand and then sag. This tendency can only be defeated by taking much of the stretch out of the fabric. SNAP-TEX does this! SNAP-TEX's unique, patented design actually increases its grip as the fabric tension increases! This design not only allows SNAP-TEX to achieve incredible tension, but also can be re-opened for re-streching or replacing of fabric. SNAP-TEX is superior to all friction-fit systems because friction-fit systems cannot hold under varying degrees of tension. Hand pressure can easily pull fabric from friction-fit systems. Friction-fit systems cannot handle the powerful stretching necessary to control potential sagging in unstable fabrics. Fabrics can sag if environmental factors change. SNAP-TEX gives additional safeguards against environmental instabilities!