Golf Impact Screen Fabric: The Complete Guide
How it’s built, how the six fabrics compare, real weight and thickness tests, edging, installation and how to choose — everything about our golf simulator screen fabric, on one page.
- German Karl Mayer knitting
- OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
- Free fabric samples
- OEM / wholesale welcome
- 3-Layer Structure
- Premium Fabrics A/B/C
- Test Data
- Compare All 6
- Edges
- Installation
- Factory & QC
- How to Choose
- FAQ
The fabric decides how your simulator feels
Projector, launch monitor and software get the attention — but the screen is the part every ball hits. A good impact screen fabric must do four things at once:
Quiet impact
A dull thud, not a crack — kinder to family and neighbours.
Low rebound
The ball drops close to the screen instead of flying back at you.
Clear picture
A tight, even surface that keeps the image bright and sharp.
Long life
No tearing, sagging or ball marks after thousands of shots.
Why three layers beat a single sheet
Our premium fabrics are knitted as one piece with three working layers. The air layer in the middle is what absorbs the ball — something a single-layer fabric simply can’t do.
- 1
Face layer — projection surface
Fine, tightly knitted face gives an even, low-glare surface for a crisp image.
- 2
Spacer layer — impact absorption
Thousands of spacer yarns compress and spring back, soaking up ball energy and noise.
- 3
Back layer — strength
A dense back mesh holds the shape and stops tearing, stretching and ball bulge.
Three fabrics, one standard
All three share the same 3-layer construction. Pick by color, fire safety and where the screen will be used.
Type A — 480gsm White
Our standard 3-layer fabric. Bright white surface, quiet and durable — the best value for home and garage setups.
- Structure 3-layer 3D mesh
- Weight 480 gsm
- Thickness 3.37 mm
- Color White
- Fire retardant No
Type B — 530gsm White FR
Our heaviest fabric with fire-retardant treatment. Built for golf bars, studios and venues that run all day.
- Structure 3-layer 3D mesh
- Weight 530 gsm
- Thickness 3.33 mm
- Color White
- Fire retardant Yes
Type C — 475gsm Grey FR
A grey face that deepens blacks and boosts contrast — ideal when the room can't be fully darkened. Fire retardant.
- Structure 3-layer 3D mesh
- Weight 475 gsm
- Thickness 3.11 mm
- Color Grey
- Fire retardant Yes
Weight and thickness, tested on every batch
Heavier, thicker fabric means better absorption and longer life. We weigh and gauge samples from each production roll — here are the real readings.
Type A · White
Type B · White FR
Type C · Grey FR
Compare our golf screen fabrics
Same 3-layer construction, three different jobs. Here is how they stack up.
| Type A480gsm White | Type B ★530gsm White FR | Type C475gsm Grey FR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3-layer 3D mesh | 3-layer 3D mesh | 3-layer 3D mesh |
| Weight | 480 gsm | 530 gsm | 475 gsm |
| Thickness | 3.37 mm | 3.33 mm | 3.11 mm |
| Color | White | White | Grey |
| Fire retardant | — Not FR | NFPA 701Method 1 · SGS tested | NFPA 701Method 1 · SGS tested |
| Noise reduction | |||
| Projection | Bright, true color | Bright, true color | Higher contrast, less glare |
| Best for | Home, garage | Commercial venues, heavy use | Rooms with ambient light |
SGSOur fire-retardant 3D mesh passed NFPA 701:2023, Test Method 1 (Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films), tested by SGS — Report No. SDFTS24000581R01. Full report available on request.
Value Choice: single-layer screens
On a tight budget, or only hitting a few times a month? Our single-layer screens use the same factory quality and edge finishing in a lighter, wrinkle-resistant white fabric.
Type F
Our heaviest single layer. The best value if you want a step up without going 3-layer.
| Single-layerType D / E / F | 3-layer 3D meshType A / B / C | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 275 – 410 gsm | 475 – 530 gsm |
| Impact noise | Louder | Quiet — spacer layer absorbs the hit |
| Ball rebound | Higher | Low |
| Fire retardant | Yes (Type D, E & F) | NFPA 701 (Type B & C) |
| Best for | Light use, tight budget | Regular play, drivers, commercial use |
Edge Finishing Options
A screen fails at the edges first. Every screen gets a wide double-stitched hem (5 cm / 2″) with rust-resistant metal grommets every 30 cm (12″), so it stays flat and tight for years.
Folded Inner Hem
Clean folded inner hem with metal grommets for a neat, seamless look.
Edge Binding with Velcro
edge binding with Velcro strip and metal grommets for easy attachment
Standard Black Edge Binding
Durable black edge binding with metal grommets for secure installation.
Folded Inner Hem with Velcro
Folded inner hem with Velcro strip and metal grommets for versatile mounting.
From box to first swing
Our screens unroll flat and mount on any frame with bungees, ties or Velcro. Add black masking fabric around the screen for a clean, cinema-style bay.
Screen installation & hitting test
Unroll, hook the grommets onto the frame, tension evenly — then hit. Watch how little the ball rebounds.
Black masking fabric installation
Black side and top panels absorb stray light, hide the frame and protect walls from mishits.
We knit the fabric, so we control the quality
Most screen sellers buy fabric from someone else. We make ours from yarn to finished screen in our Suzhou factory — trusted by brands such as Trackman, Rapsodo and Golfzon.
- Knitted on 50+ German Karl Mayer machines
- Heat-set for a stable, non-stretch surface
- Roll-by-roll inspection before cutting
- Anti-mildew treatment on every screen
- Final inspection, rolled on 10 cm tubes, export packed
- ISO 9001 · BSCI · OEKO-TEX® 100 · GRS
Trusted by golf bars, studios and home builders
Which fabric is right for you?
Home or garage simulator
Dark room, a few sessions per week, best price-to-performance.
Commercial venue
All-day use, public space, fire-safety requirements from landlord or insurer.
Room with ambient light
Windows, lit bar areas or open-plan spaces where contrast matters.
Golf impact screen fabric questions
What is the best fabric for a golf impact screen?
A multi-layer 3D mesh polyester fabric. The spacer layer absorbs ball energy and noise while the face layer keeps a smooth projection surface. Single-layer fabrics are cheaper but louder and bounce the ball back harder.
White or grey impact screen — which is better?
White gives the brightest image in a dark room. Grey improves contrast and black levels when there is ambient light, and pairs well with bright projectors.
Does gsm (fabric weight) matter?
Yes. Higher gsm generally means more yarn per square metre — better absorption, less noise and longer life. Our 3-layer fabrics range from 475 to 530 gsm; our single-layer options range from 275 to 410 gsm.
Do I need a fire-retardant screen?
For commercial venues it is often required by landlords, insurers or local codes. Every fabric except Type A is fire retardant — Type B and C in our 3-layer range, and all single-layer screens (Type D, E and F). Our FR 3D mesh passed NFPA 701:2023, Test Method 1, tested by SGS (Report No. SDFTS24000581R01); the full report is available on request.
Can you make custom sizes?
Yes — every screen is cut to order. Fabric width is up to 3 m in one piece and length up to 100 m. Send us your frame or room dimensions and we will calculate the right size, edge style and grommet spacing.
Can I get a fabric sample before ordering?
Yes. We can send swatches of our fabrics so you can feel the thickness and test the projection before you order. Contact us with your address and the types you want to compare.
What is the MOQ and lead time for wholesale orders?
Single custom screens and bulk wholesale / OEM orders are both welcome. MOQ and lead time depend on fabric, size and quantity — we confirm both in your quote, usually within 24 hours.
Everything for your simulator bay, from one factory
Start with the screen fabric, build a complete enclosure, or go retractable for multi-use spaces.
01 · SCREENGolf Impact Screen Fabric
Six fabrics compared, from 3-layer 3D mesh to budget single-layer screens.
- 475–530gsm 3-layer mesh
- NFPA 701 fire-retardant options
- Custom sizes & edge finishing
02 · ENCLOSUREGolf Simulator Enclosures
Complete screen + enclosure kits, built to your room size for distributors, installers and OEM brands.
- Aluminum frame & push-pin connectors
- Blackout surround & side nets
- OEM packaging & wholesale supply
03 · RETRACTABLERetractable Impact Screen System
Roll the screen up after play and keep the room useful for everything else.
- Lift motor, sliding rail & weight bar
- Garage-ready, from around US$200 per set
- Installs with two people
Tell us what you need to source, install or sell under your brand.
Send your target market, quantity, project dimensions and required customization. We will confirm the enclosure specification, supply plan and quotation basis.
Tell us your enclosure requirements
Send the basic details we need to review the kit and prepare the next quotation step.
