Glossary of terms
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Air Dispersion System
An HVAC solution that focuses on the controlled delivery and spread of air using engineered components (including fabric ducts) to achieve even, draft-free distribution.
Air Duct Systems
Complete HVAC solutions composed of air ducts, suspension, flow models and profiles tailored to specific project requirements for effective air distribution and comfort.
Air Socks
A colloquial term for fabric ducts. Often used interchangeably but may refer to generic flexible ducts
CFD
It is a computer-based analysis. A CFD service / analysis at FabricAir is a custom 3D simulation that predicts how air will move, distribute, and mix in a space, verifying airflow patterns, velocities, and temperature distribution to ensure the designed duct (especially fabric ducts) will perform well.
Commercial Air Duct
A commercial air duct (or commercial ductwork) is part of a building’s HVAC system used in non-residential structures (offices, shopping malls, restaurants, etc.). It forms a network of passages - typically made of sheet metal, fiberglass, or fabric - that channel conditioned air (heated, cooled, or ventilated) from the air handling units to spaces and back. Good commercial air ducts are carefully designed, sealed, and insulated to ensure efficient airflow, energy savings, and even temperature distribution.
Ceiling Air Diffuser
A device that distributes air evenly into a space. Can be metals or textile-based.
Duct Fabric
Material used to manufacture textile HVAC ducts, typically high-quality polyester or other engineered textiles that allow precise air distribution and performance.
Duct Socks
Typically refers to low-cost fabric alternatives for air distribution.
Fabric Duct
Fabric duct is a textile-based air distribution system designed to deliver and diffuse conditioned air evenly across a space as a lightweight alternative to traditional metal ducts.
Fabric Ductwork
A system of fabric-based channels engineered to transport air within HVAC installations, offering even distribution and comfort compared to conventional metal ductwork.
Fabric Duct Material
Textile materials (often polyester or specialized engineered fabrics) used to produce fabric HVAC ducts with properties such as permeability, durability and fire performance.
Fabric Duct Sock
A fabric duct sock is a flexible HVAC air distribution system made from permeable or non-permeable fabric instead of metal. It delivers and evenly disperses conditioned air through engineered perforations or nozzles along its length, ensuring uniform airflow and comfort.
Fabric Duct System
A complete engineered assembly of textile ducts, flow models, profiles, and suspensions configured to create a tailored HVAC airflow solution.
FabricAir PRO
It is a Revit Add-In tool developed by FabricAir to simplify the incorporation of fabric ducting into HVAC designs. It streamlines the design process, making it faster and more efficient.
Industrial Air Duct System
An Industrial Air Duct System is a complete ventilation solution designed for factories, warehouses, and production facilities to manage air distribution efficiently. It consists of interconnected ducts, components, and controls that work together to transport air, remove contaminants, and regulate temperature. Built for high airflow capacity and durability, the system is engineered to perform reliably in demanding industrial environments.
Textile Air Duct
Fabric-based air ducts engineered to distribute and diffuse conditioned air evenly throughout HVAC spaces without the need for metal ductwork.
Textile Ductwork
HVAC duct systems made from engineered textile materials, used as an efficient and aesthetically flexible alternative to metal ducting.
Textile Duct System
A complete system of interconnected fabric ducts and components engineered to deliver controlled airflow for ventilation in commercial, industrial and public spaces.
Ventilation Air Ducts
Air ducts used in HVAC systems to transport and distribute conditioned air throughout occupied spaces. FabricAir offers lightweight, reliable ventilation solutions that deliver even airflow and enhance indoor comfort.
