ETFE has following advantages over the traditional construction materials:
| Advantages of ETFE Foil |
|---|
| Very strong and tear resistant |
| Good translucency and light transmission in visible and UV ranges |
| B1 class fire resistance. Excellent characteristics for fire emergency situations. |
| No mechanical or visible aging under stress |
| Abrasion resistant |
| 100% recyclable |
| Lightweight |
| Low coefficient of friction |
| Printed color patterns possible. This helps in control of heat and light trasmission. |
| Doesn't react with other substances. Excellent resistance to solvents and chemicals. |
| Small defects are easy to repair |
| More than 20 years of life |
| Hail resistant in cushion applications |
| High degree UV transmittance |
| Foil doesn't become brittle over time |
| Non stick characteristics makes it virtually self-cleaning with little need for maintenance |
| Wide service temperature range (-200 to +150C) |
| Very low gas and water permeability |
| Very low water absorption |
| Excellent thermal control through multi-layer foils. |
| Exceptionally high resistance to tearing |
| Linear elastic behavior up to 20MPa |