现代制造已经允许用于临时和永久的建筑结构的建造扩大使用的高级织物材料。  The types of fabrics and fabric support techniques are diverse, as are the potential construction applications for fabric building systems.  These include standalone portable shelters of all sizes (including storage sheds and hangars), permanent structures with completely fabric roofs (including stadiums and airport terminals), and fabric additions to traditionally constructed buildings, such as awnings and lean-tos.