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Fabric Roller Shutters and Windbreak Screens are a specialist shutter solution designed to reduce wind, rain, and weather exposure while maintaining airflow and natural light.
Unlike traditional steel roller shutters, these systems use high-strength technical fabrics that roll up vertically, making them ideal where ventilation, comfort, and environmental control matter more than physical security.
Installed and supported by Security Direct, specialists in roller shutters and industrial doors.
Fabric roller shutters are mesh or PVC fabric screens that operate like a conventional roller shutter but are engineered to:
They are widely used across commercial, industrial, and agricultural buildings where sealing the building completely would create operational or environmental problems.
Fabric roller shutters are ideal if:
They are not intended as a high-security or fire-rated solution and are best used alongside traditional shutters where appropriate.
To keep things simple, Security Direct offers three core fabric-based solutions:
Best for:
Open-sided buildings, exposed elevations, livestock housing, covered yards
What they do:
Reduce wind and rain while allowing air and light to pass through.
Key benefits:
Best for:
Large access openings, machinery access, frequent daily use
What they do:
Provide fast, flexible closure of large openings with weather protection.
Key benefits:
Best for:
Warehouses, factories, storage areas, agricultural buildings
What they do:
Create flexible internal barriers to control airflow, dust, and temperature.
Key benefits:
| Traditional Steel Shutter | Fabric Roller Shutter |
|---|---|
| Fully seals the opening | Reduces wind but allows airflow |
| Blocks daylight | Allows natural light |
| Security-focused | Environment-focused |
| Heavy construction | Lightweight and flexible |
| Best for protection | Best for comfort & control |
Many sites use both, selecting the right solution for each opening.
Security Direct supplies and installs fabric roller shutters and windbreak screens using engineered systems from specialist manufacturers, tailored to each building and application.
What you can expect:
We apply the same standards to fabric shutters as we do to our industrial roller shutter and door installations.
If airflow, comfort, and weather control are as important as access, a fabric roller shutter may be the right solution.
Speak to Security Direct for practical advice and a no-obligation assessment.
Contact us today to discuss your application.