LIGHTNESS, TRANSPARENCY, AND FLEXIBILITY. A MULLION-AND-TRANSOM STRUCTURAL CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM

Texo is the proprietary system developed by Tensoforma to create lightweight, continuous, high-performance textile facades.

Tensoforma was born from the design and construction of custom lightweight structures. The experience gained in studying the mechanical properties of textile materials, together with expertise in designing and installing tensile structures, has enabled the development of advanced technological solutions capable of meeting the new demands of contemporary living. The result is a range of architectural systems in technical textiles for innovative building envelopes — from ventilated facades to facade systems — where formal lightness and high mechanical, thermal, and energy performance come together in an effective synthesis.

Texo is a pre-tensioned fabric panel, a structural system based on the use of a special frame made of extruded aluminum profile with a silicone elastomer interposed between the profile frame and a textile membrane. An innovative, versatile, high-performance envelope system suitable for both new construction and the renovation of existing buildings.

Patented system

Texo is an exclusive Tensoforma system, patented and tested to guarantee reliability, quality, and uniqueness in the textile facade sector.

Fabric continuity

The frame profile enables the creation of large, flowing textile surfaces, reducing visible joints between one module and the next.

Material flexibility

Compatible with micro-perforated fabrics, meshes, and solid membranes, printable and customizable with technical or graphic finishes.

Simple, reversible installation

Designed for quick, clean installation, Texo allows non-invasive interventions and can be dismantled without damaging the existing structure.

Custom integrations and components

The system can accommodate integrated lighting and functional accessories, adapting to the aesthetic and technological requirements of the project.

Ideal for new construction and renovations

Texo is suited both to new architectural projects and to the renovation or recladding of existing buildings.

COMPONENTS

TEXO 60N

Structural profile designed for facade applications, conceived for the installation of large-format textile panels. It provides high resistance to external loads — such as wind and environmental stresses — ensuring stability, durability, and reliable performance even in complex architectural contexts.

TEXO 60V

A versatile double-sided profile, suitable for both exterior and interior applications. Its capacity to house two textile membranes makes double-layer solutions possible, improving the system's functional and aesthetic performance and offering greater design freedom.

TEXO 40

The lightweight profile of the Texo range, specifically developed for interior applications. Ideal for partitions, suspended ceilings, and lightweight cladding, it combines ease of installation, formal cleanliness, and compositional flexibility, adapting to a variety of interior design contexts.

FABRICS

micro-perforated fabrics, meshes, and solid translucent fabrics with the option of four-color digital printing

Alongside traditional fabrics, sound-absorbing solutions, and outdoor meshes, Texo allows any graphic to be custom-printed on different surfaces through sublimation printing, which ensures high image quality and intense, long-lasting colors. The fabrics used stand out for their lightness, quick installation, and UV resistance; they are also stable over time, durable, and compliant with the strictest fire-reaction standards — characteristics that make them suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Select a fabric type

White

Info

Matte PTFE

Technicals

Fiberglass Fabric | H.3200mm

Use: Roofing / Exterior Facade Panels

Printing: No

Colors

Bianco

Texo
APPLICATION EXAMPLES

CUSTOM FACADES, ARCHITECTURAL RENOVATIONS, HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENVELOPE SYSTEM, INTERIOR REMODELING

The Texo system is used in very different design contexts thanks to its technical and aesthetic versatility. From custom facades for iconic buildings to urban renewal projects and the regeneration of interior spaces, Texo adapts precisely to every architectural need. Its characteristics make it an ideal solution for improving envelope efficiency, enhancing the building's image, and supporting a contemporary design language.

TEXO SYSTEM PROJECTS
Luna Rossa America's Cup Headquarter

For the 32nd America's Cup, the Luna Rossa base, designed by Renzo Piano and engineered by Tensoforma, integrates the boat's original sails into a textile facade on a Texo60 structure.

Prada S.p.A.
Valencia, Spain, 2025
TEXTILE FACADES
Simpson Pavilion

Designed by Opsis Architecture and engineered with the contribution of Tensoforma, Ice Lantern is a 2,800 m² pavilion in the desert, featuring a suspended roof and a multifunctional sports surface. A transparent ETFE textile cladding wraps the perimeter, ensuring stability, durability, and visual lightness. Integrated into the topography, it mitigates wind, heat, and snow while enhancing natural light and the relationship with the landscape.

Opsis Architecture
Bend, USA, 2015
TEXTILE FACADES

Designed by Archea Associati and engineered by Tensoforma, the facade redefines the building envelope through a soft, dynamic textile cladding. More than 810 ATEX 3000 membrane panels, pre-assembled on aluminum substructures, clad 3,070 m² while ensuring stability and durability. The translucent surface interacts with the light, creating ever-shifting reflections and shadows—an expression of the innovation of the Texo system.

Archea Studio
Shanghai, China, 2010
TEXTILE FACADES