Pirontex®

Pirontex® is a premium tent fabric developed specifically for folding gazebos. It was developed in collaboration with a specialised textile manufacturer under the direction of the Mastertent research and development team.

What makes this fabric so special?

Long-lasting colours
Production process with reduced water and energy
consumption
Elasticity and tear resistance
Matt appearance
Robustness

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Long-lasting colours

The story of Pirontex®...

Pioneering Spirit

Production manager Georg Silgoner wanted to develop an innovative textile for folding gazebos, with particular attention to material performance and the production process. This is how Pirontex® was born.

Browse through the pictures on the right and find out more about the history of the textile and the research which lasted more than three years to develop the perfect tent fabric. 

Georg's pioneering spirit steers him on a journey in 2017, where he gathers ideas, best practices and new knowledge by talking to textile manufacturers around the world.

During development, the main requirements were defined: long-lasting colours, high resistance, elasticity and material quality.

After several trials, samples and tests, Pirontex® was developed in 2021. The tests made it possible to verify the technical characteristics of the fabric and to develop a production process based on solution dyeing technology.

Colour fastness

Pirontex® offers long-lasting colours, even when exposed to light for extended periods. Its light fastness was rated 7–8 on a maximum scale of 8 according to DIN EN ISO 105-B02. The fabric also features a matt appearance, high tear resistance and dimensional stability.

365 days exposed to the elements

Colour Fastness Test: Oxford vs Pirontex®

In addition to laboratory testing, Mastertent carried out a comparative weather-exposure test. Samples of Oxford and Pirontex® fabric in all available colours were exposed to sun, rain and changing weather conditions for one year. Under the conditions of this test, Pirontex® showed higher colour fastness than Oxford.

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Production with reduced water and energy consumption

During the development of Pirontex®, particular attention was paid to the dyeing process and the solution-dyeing technology used.

Pirontex® is produced using a process with reduced water and energy consumption. The solution-dyeing process integrates the colour into the yarn, helping to achieve long-lasting colours.

Less water

Less CO₂

Less energy

Innovation and Improvement

Durability and elasticity:
The fabric is made from a 600D yarn designed to provide robustness and elasticity. Its elasticity allows the fabric to adapt well to the aluminium structure.

Robustness:
Thanks to its dense weave, Pirontex® offers robustness and tear resistance. A special coating contributes to its resistance to water, dirt, oily substances and tears. Like all Mastertent fabrics, Pirontex® is waterproof, offers UV protection UPF 50+ and is classified as B-s1,d0 according to EN 13501-1:2018.

Matt appearance:
Pirontex® is characterised by its matt appearance, achieved through its specific production process. The matt finish gives the fabric a refined and professional appearance. Pirontex® is available in 13 colours.

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UV-Protection

Elastic

Demonstrated pioneering spirit:

adaptable, resilient and durable

Smart Technology

What distinguishes Pirontex® is its production process based on solution-dyeing technology, developed by Mastertent together with its textile manufacturer.

Pirontex®
Common fabrics

Pirontex® is produced from a mix of new and recycled polyester polymers, with colour pigments added before the material is processed into yarn. This process, known as solution dyeing, integrates the colour directly into the yarn rather than applying it only to the surface of the fabric after production.

Why isn't solution dyeing used for all fabrics?

The solution-dyeing process requires larger quantities of fibres in the same colour and involves specific production and organisational requirements. Its use therefore depends on the production process and the quantities required.

With traditional dyeing processes, yarn and fabric are produced first and then coloured in a dye bath to obtain the desired shade.

Other fabrics

Less resource consumption

Customisable

Thermal, sublimation or screen printing?

Pirontex® fabric can be customised with logos, full surface HQ photos and letterings. Choose the motif that suits you and turn your gazebo into a very unique one!
Printings