Custom Production

Custom Fabric Air Ducts and Diffusers

Custom fabric air ducts, HVAC diffusers and air return bags: a lightweight, quiet and economical alternative to sheet metal ducting.

Quieter

Less fan noise.

Easy Install

Lightweight and washable.

No Condensation

Fabric stays dry.

Economical

Versus sheet metal.

How It Works

How Fabric Ducts Work

Fabric ducts carry and distribute air through a fabric tube instead of metal ducting. Air can be released evenly along the length of the duct or through set diffuser hole patterns.

AFF started making fabric ducts as a fail-safe for baghouse return air vents in woodworking applications. Since then we have expanded the line to include HVAC diffusers and air return bags.

AFF fabric air ducts are a versatile ducting system designed for efficient air distribution and easy installation, custom designed to your application, and an economical alternative to traditional sheet metal ducting.

Applications

Where Fabric Ducts Are Used

  • Baghouse return air vents

  • HVAC air distribution

  • Air return bags

  • Woodworking shops

  • Warehouses and open spaces

Running a baghouse? See baghouse filters →

Baghouse Return Air

Fabric Ducts for Baghouse Return Air

Fabric ducts began at AFF as a fail-safe for baghouse return air vents in woodworking. A fabric duct on the return air captures fugitive dust in the airstream before it reaches the shop.

Filtration applies to ducts without set diffuser hole patterns. Ducts with diffuser patterns are built for air distribution.

Pair it with the right filter bags for your collector.

Fabric duct sock attached to a baghouse return air vent in a woodworking shop

Captures fugitive dust

Woodworking proven

Custom sizes

Removable to wash

Duct Benefits

Fabric Ducts vs. Metal Ducts

Fabric ducts have many benefits over traditional metal ducts.

Benefit Details
Quieter Reduces noise transfer from fans and absorbs sound in the local environment
Installation Much easier to install due to light weight, and can be removed and washed as needed
Condensation The fabrics do not absorb moisture, eliminating condensation problems found in metal ducting
Filtration Captures fugitive dust in the airstream (not for ducts with set diffuser hole patterns)
Aesthetics A wide range of colors, shapes and sizes
Get a Quote

What to Send for a Fabric Duct Quote

Send us these details and we will quote your custom fabric duct.

Detail What We Need
Application Baghouse return air, HVAC diffuser or air return bag
Size Diameter and length of the run
Airflow Air volume the duct needs to carry
Mounting How the duct will hang or attach
Color Color or appearance needs
Industries

Fabric Ducts by Industry

Fabric ducts for dust collection and air distribution.

Woodworking

Manufacturing

Food Processing

Metal Working

Powder Coating

Milling

Transportation

Pharmaceutical

FAQs

Fabric Duct Questions

Send us your application and size, and we will quote your duct.

What are fabric ducts?

Fabric ducts carry and distribute air through a fabric tube instead of metal ducting. AFF makes fabric ducts, HVAC diffusers and air return bags.

Fabric ducts are quieter, much easier to install due to their light weight, can be removed and washed, do not have condensation problems, and come in a wide range of colors, shapes and sizes.

Yes. Fabric ducts capture fugitive dust in the airstream. This does not apply to ducts with set diffuser hole patterns.

Yes. AFF fabric air ducts are custom designed to meet your specific application.

Custom Production

More Custom Products

Fabric products cut, sewn and built to your specifications.

Covers

Custom trough covers.

Curtain Walls

Separate areas and equipment.

Prototyping

Design help and prototypes.

Stamping

Precision cut fabric patterns.

Need Custom Fabric Ducts?

Send us your application, size and airflow, and we will quote your custom fabric duct.