Reiityskuvio

Reiityskuvio is a Finnish term used to describe a pattern formed by perforations or holes in a material, where the arrangement of openings governs function and appearance. The word is a compound of reiitys (perforation) and kuvio (pattern). In design and manufacturing discourse, reiityskuvio refers to the geometry of the hole layout as well as the resulting effects on light transmission, air flow, acoustics, and material strength.

Patterns can be geometric, such as grids of circular holes, hexagonal lattices, or rectangular tessellations, or irregular and organic in form. Hole size, spacing, and orientation can be varied to achieve specific properties, from shading and ventilation to decorative texture.

Applications include perforated metal screens in architecture, perforated textiles for clothing and accessories, acoustic panels and diffusers, packaging, and lighting design. Reiityskuvio patterns are chosen to balance aesthetics with functional requirements such as weight, strength, and manufacturability.

Practical considerations include manufacturability, tolerances, cost, and the impact of hole geometry on structural integrity. Materials range from metal and plastics to textiles and wood composites, with production methods such as laser cutting, punching, etching, or 3D printing shaping feasible patterns.

See also: perforation, lattice, porous material. The term is primarily used in Finnish-language contexts and may be encountered in design, architecture, and industrial fabrication discussions.