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Our fabrics are certified in France and Germany under the Certification LBA-RS-25-03/93-1 and No. II-A 61, Belgium approved as Class A and B, Algeria, Spain, Great Britain, Iran, Italy, Morocco, the Middle East and African Countries, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Rumania, Russia, Tunisia, the Ukraine, and so on. Our fabrics are inspected and tested in the presence of a BUREAU VERITAS controller according to a stringent specification. They are delivered with a BUREAU VERITAS certificate and continuously marked with the Bureau Veritas Control Mark + Batch No. (2000, 2000 Ev3, 1500 and 1500 Ev3).They are made from high-quality, high-strength shrinkable polyester threads. Commonly called "Dacron", "Diolen" or "Tergal", respectively, these polyester products are registered trademarks of Dupont of Nemours, Akzo Nobel and Rhône-Poulenc.





Diatex LIN 2000 for the nostalgic

For CANVAS MOUNTING : product specially made for collectors, according to the standards Air 9211 and BS9F1/2.2.C.  

Width : 137 cm
Weight : 143 gr/m²
Colors : beige
Tensile strength :
Warp and Frame : 1600 kg/m.



Diatex COTON 1400 for the nostalgic

For CANVAS MOUNTING : product specially made for collectors, according to the standard BS7F8/2.3.b. Corresponds to the grade A. 100 % Cotton.   Width : 122 cm
Weight : 140 gr/m²
Colors : beige
Tensile strength :
Warp and Frame : 1400 kg/m


Diatex 2000 for the CANVAS MOUNTING of CDN / CNS-K / CNRA / CNRA-C

Inspected and controlled by the Bureau Veritas according to standards and then continuously marked with its references. It is sold and approved in Great Britain (CAA approval), Belgium (approved class A and B), Italy, Spain, Australia, U.S.A. (FAA) underway, 100 % thermo-shrinkable polyester (approx. 15 %).   Width : 195 cm
Weight : 125 gr/m²
Colors : natural colored
Tensile strength :
Warp direction > 2800 kg/m
Frame direction > 2200 kg/m


Diatex 2000 EV3 for the perfectionist

Directly derived from Diatex 2000, it has received in addition a special treatment. A better finish is obtained thanks to the application of easier coating paints and a stronger adhesion. So practically all black points and the “folds” well known by Pros are avoided...100 % thermo-shrinkable polyester.Technical data identical to that of Diatex 2000, except :   Width : 185 cm
Weight : 132 gr/m²
Colors : white


Diatex 1500 for the CANVAS MOUNTING of CNRA/AUL / ULM

Used in foreign countries in most cases for airplane canvas mountings. Very resistant, it is easy to install. It is lighter than Diatex 2000 and "consumes" less sealing compound. As a result less weight ! Its high-premium weaving assures an excellent finish, finer than that of Diatex 2000.100 % thermo-shrinkable polyester (approx. 15%).   Width : 195 cm
Weight : 86 gr/m²
Colors : natural colored
Tensile strength :
Warp and Frame > 1750 kg/m


Diatex 1500 EV3 for the canvas mounting perfectionist of AUL / ULM

Directly derived from Diatex 1500, it has received in addition a special treatment. A better finish is obtained thanks to the application of easier coating paints and a stronger adhesion. So practically all black points are avoided...100 % thermo-shrinkable polyester from 100° C.Technical data identical to that of Diatex 1500, except :   Width : 185 cm
Weight : 89 gr/m²
Colors : white


Diatex 1000 for cloth backing

Very fine thanks to its weaving and a special treatment, you will obtain a superb finish. 100 % thermo-shrinkable polyester from 100° C.   Width : 156 cm
Weight : 49 gr/m²
Colors : natural colored
Tensile strength :
Warp direction > 1000 kg/m
Frame direction > 850 kg/m


Diacov 1000 for ease and evolution

Diatex 1000 + thermo-gluing film, for Reduced Models. Diacov 1000 assures a saving in weight, cost and mounting speed. And can be painted directly on top of. Thermo-gluable from 100° C on all kinds of supports (wood, cloth, paint, foam, aluminum, etc.), easy to apply, waterproof, good behavior to U.V. after painted. Very strong gluing strength ; doesn’t unglue under the effect of sunlight.   Width : 75 cm

Available only in special professional stores


Fabrics packaging

Precut rolls of 20-25-30-50-100-500 m in stock
(small rolls of 5 to 15 m are sometimes available ; consult us).
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