What are Portable Shelters?
Fabric8 Membrane Services offers a series of high quality portable shelters used around the world for a variety of applications. Designed and developed by Design Shelter Inc. (DSI), these shelters are entirely manufactured and supplied by Fabric8 in the Philippines.
These high-quality portable shelters have been used by organizations globally in some of the most extreme conditions. Explicitly designed for outlying applications that require a quick, easy and cost-effective shelter solution. These self-supporting structures have unrivaled durability and are intended for lightweight tactical mobility with longevity that surpasses 20 years. A proven, extremely flexible robust transportable shelter design that provides unparalleled comfort and convenience for distant field applications.
The DSI portable shelter system enables a cost-effective alternative for modular transportable command centers, emergency management clinics, multi-patient isolation or containment, surge capacity, triage, or field hospitals to health authorities, armed forces, emergency management agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
Applications
- Military & Armed Forces Base and Command Center
- Urban Search and Rescue Teams (USAR)
- Special Forces Expeditionary Command
- Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT)
- Emergency Management Organizations (EMO)
- Mobile Medical Field Hospitals and Triage
- Natural Disaster Emergency Preparedness Teams
- Multi-Patient Isolation & Secondary Decontamination Facilities
- Hazardous Materials Management Teams (HAZMAT)
- Crime Scene Investigation Units
- International Relief Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO)
- Eco-Tourism Operations
- Remote Nature Tour Camps
- Hunting and Fishing Outpost Camps
- Private and Public Park Operators
- Prospectors & Developers
- Business Continuity
Advantages of Using Portable Shelters
- Easily erected by two people without tools in less than 15 minutes.
- Structurally superior articulated aircraft grade aluminum mainframe assembly.
- Waterproof vinyl coated polyester cover with rot, mildew and ultraviolet light inhibitors.
- Full height vertical sidewalls provide unprecedented comfort.
- Full size folding hinged and latched door.
- Lightweight and specially designed for a high degree of mobility.
- Can last for 20 years.
- Can be insulated for cold climates to U value approximately 1.11Km2/W (R6.3).
- Designed for 10kg/m2 of static uniform vertical loading.
- Standard and extended warranties available.
The most prevalent Portable Shelter products in all applications are the Habitat and the Long Habitat structures. Both are interchangeable and adaptable depending on the individual need and requirements of the project and how it will be used.
The Habitat
The Habitat is Design Shelter's most adaptable portable shelter series. It goes up quickly and is particularly sturdy in high wind situations due to its simple structure and octagonal form. It is appropriate for usage in the field for sleeping quarters, medical operations, command and control centers, communications, and project administration.
Other major functions include mess halls, bathing facilities, ablution shelters, cache storage, distant makeshift hospitals, and portable schools.
We take the manufacture of distant moveable shelters very seriously. We have studied every aspect of human comfort if a task, situation, or pursuit needs temporary soft walled housing. Everything from packing and handling to comfort, stability, security, and strength is covered.
The Long Habitat
The Long Habitat is an expanded version of the Habitat that offers more floor space. It is appropriate for use in the field as sleeping quarters, medical operations, command and control centers, communication, and project administration.
Mess halls, bathing facilities, ablution shelters, cache storage, distant improvised hospitals, and portable schools are some of the other principal purposes.
The Design Shelter Long Habitat is the market's most adaptable mid-sized movable shelter.
The Complete Camp
These items can be linked with entryways to form a full camp. Installation, doors, ventilation systems, lighting, walls, flooring, and other accessories are all accessible.