Chainmail Mesh and Coil Mesh

Chainmail mesh and coil mesh combine flexibility, permeability and durability in one metal solution

semi-transparant walls, screening and decorative applications
machine guarding for industrial processes

Chainmail mesh and coil mesh give spaces and technical applications a flexible, semi-transparent metal structure. They filter light and visibility, create depth and movement, and are used as room dividers, wall coverings, façade accents, decorative metal mesh, industrial screening or as part of metal filter elements.

Chainmail mesh and coil mesh for industry, architecture and interiors

Chainmail mesh, also known as ring mesh or metal ring mesh, consists of interconnected metal rings. This creates a flexible but strong metal mesh that can move in different directions.

Coil mesh is made from interwoven metal coils. It combines flexibility with mechanical strength and is used as architectural screening, room divider, decorative mesh, industrial guarding or, in specific technical versions, as a metal conveyor belt.

These materials are ideal when you are looking for a metal structure that does not completely close off a space, but still protects, defines or visually screens it.

Use chainmail mesh when:

a flexible metal screen is required
a semi-transparent wall or curtain is desired
ventilation, visibility and protection need to be combined
a non-combustible metal solution is required
the material may also have a decorative or architectural function

Chainmail mesh

Chainmail mesh is a flexible metal ring mesh with an open and movable structure. Because the rings are interconnected, they form a strong surface that remains flexible in movement.

Use coil mesh when:

a flexible metal mesh curtain is required
open screening is desired
air, light or heat must be able to pass through the material
a robust metal structure is needed
aesthetics and functionality need to be combined

Coil mesh

Coil mesh consists of interwoven metal coils. In architecture, it is used as a metal mesh curtain, room divider, façade cladding or decorative mesh. In industrial applications, similar coil mesh structures can be used as metal conveyor belts.

Technical properties of chainmail mesh and coil mesh

flexible metal structure with textile-like behaviour
open surface with light and air permeability
suitable for vertical and hanging applications
semi-transparent effect depending on viewing angle and light incidence
possible as flat panel, curtain, wall covering or decorative element
available in stainless steel, galvanised steel and other materials
different open areas, wire diameters, ring sizes and finishes possible
suitable for indoor use and certain outdoor applications
durable, low-maintenance and non-combustible in metal execution
applicable in custom projects for interiors and architecture

Advantages of flexible metal mesh in architecture

Balance between light, visibility and privacy

Chainmail mesh and coil mesh do not completely close off a space. They filter visibility and light, creating privacy without losing the open character of the space.

Flexible like textile, durable like metal

These structures behave flexibly like a curtain, while retaining the durability, strength and fire safety of metal.

Suitable for large surfaces

Coil mesh and ring mesh can be used over larger surfaces, for example as walls, façade accents, ceiling strips or spatial dividers.

Functional and decorative

The material can serve at the same time as screening, visual filter, sun shading, room divider or decorative architectural element.

Material choice and finish

Choose chainmail mesh

The correct material choice depends on the type of flexible metal mesh, the application and the desired appearance.

Stainless steel 316 chainmail mesh

Chainmail mesh is standardly produced in stainless steel 316. This material is strong, durable and highly corrosion-resistant. This makes chainmail mesh suitable for high-quality interior projects, public spaces and applications where a durable, non-combustible and high-quality metal finish is required.

Coil mesh in stainless steel, galvanised steel or aluminium

Coil mesh can be supplied in stainless steel, galvanised steel or aluminium. Stainless steel is chosen for a durable and corrosion-resistant version. Galvanised steel is suitable for technical or industrial applications where a robust and cost-effective solution is required. Aluminium is lightweight and suitable for larger hanging applications or projects where weight and decorative finish are important.

When should you choose chainmail mesh or coil mesh?

Choose chainmail mesh or coil mesh when a project requires a flexible, durable and visually strong metal finish.

These materials are particularly suitable when:

a space needs to be divided without being completely closed off
light and visibility need to be partially maintained
a decorative but durable material is required
a non-combustible metal solution is desired
a façade, wall or ceiling needs extra depth
the design requires movement, reflection and transparency
custom dimensions, openness or finishing are required

Compared with perforated sheet or expanded metal, chainmail mesh and coil mesh feel softer and more movable. They are less often chosen as rigid construction materials, and more often when flexibility, atmosphere and visual elegance are important.