Gym with fabric ducts under the ceiling and a glass wall facing the pool at Vestbadet
Bowling alley with lanes, ball returns and colourful bowling balls
White fabric ducts along the ceiling of the Fresh Fitness gym in Trondheim with cardio machines
Indoor climbing walls in a rock climbing gym with white round ducts under the roof

High IAQ strengthens sports experiences

The strength of a great workout or sporting venue is a stylish and draft-free environment. A safe and healthy indoor climate is created and maintained with the appropriate fabric, while adding a dash of style.

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Bowling alley with lanes, ball returns and colourful bowling balls

Even air distribution

Distributes air evenly throughout the facility

Hygienic operation

Antimicrobial fabrics eliminate the health risks

Corrosion-resistant

Fabric does not rust, thus eliminating the risk of corrosion

Aesthetic solution

A variety of duct profiles and standard colors and custom printing compliment any setting

Impact resistant

Ducts are flexible and can maintain their shape even after accidental bumps

Canyon Escalade, Canada

“This is the first time it has ever been cool at the top of the wall.”

Gabriel Dagenais, The Master Group

Other products

Check out below additional solutions for this application.

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VarioDuct

The FabricAir® VarioDuct™ provides different flow models for cooling and/or heating purposes. It is tailored with an internal membrane that separates the two airflows.

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Ceiling Diffusers

FabricAir® Ceiling Diffusers are fully insulated, they prevent energy loss, eliminate any risk of condensation and are therefore suitable for isothermal or cooling conditions, and can be deployed for supply and extract air.

FAQ

TX Fitclub needed an HVAC solution that combined fast project execution, cost efficiency, reliable air distribution, and a visual appearance suited to its exposed ceiling. FabricAir’s fabric ducting was selected to meet both the technical and aesthetic requirements of the gym.

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The TX Fitclub project used Combi 60 fabric, SonicFlow, Type 1 suspension, and All-in-One support. The system was designed for an external static pressure of approximately 100–120 Pa, while the outlet arrangement was engineered to provide even, draft-free air distribution across the workout zones.

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Yes. At TX Fitclub, dark gray fabric ducts were selected to coordinate with the open ceiling. FabricAir offers a range of standard colors, as well as printing options that allow the fabric ducting to become part of the interior design.

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The lightweight fabric duct system simplified handling and helped the project stay on schedule. It also supported faster commissioning compared with the heavier fabrication and handling requirements associated with conventional sheet-metal ductwork.

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The project reported even airflow throughout the facility, improved air comfort, better temperature consistency, reduced noise levels, improved energy efficiency, and higher user satisfaction. According to the design-build contractor, the customer was “100% satisfied” with the system. These results are specific to the TX Fitclub project.

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Fabric duct sections can be removed and washed when required. Selected fabrics are also available with antimicrobial properties that inhibit microbial growth on the fabric surface, but these should be considered as part of a wider cleaning and ventilation strategy.

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