Conventional Fabrics
Openness 1%–10%
Simple colors and patterns with proportional weaves, designed to provide optimal view-through and solar control.
Conventional Fabrics →Solar Fabrics
The fabric does the solar work.
We stock a large quantity and variety of American-made solar shade fabric from the best fabric mills in the world. Contact us to order samples, or to find out which fabric is the best fit for your project.
Fig. 01Categories
Five categories.
Openness ranges are indicative. Exact values live on each fabric's specification card.
High Performance Fabrics
Openness 1%–5%
Patented technologies — including KOOLBLACK® — that provide the best solar control results in the industry.
High Performance Fabrics →Privacy Fabrics
Openness 0%–1%
Maximum privacy with limited or zero view-through — complete light blockage or a soft glow.
Privacy Fabrics →Decorative Fabrics
Openness 0%–10%
Unique coloring, weaves and textures in a variety of aesthetic styles that enhance the beauty and elegance of interiors.
Decorative Fabrics →Sustainable Fabrics
Openness 1%–5%
100% recyclable and Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Bronze, made from recycled water bottles and post-consumer waste non-PVC.
Sustainable Fabrics →Fig. 02Reference
Rs, As, Ts, Rv, Tv, OF, SHGC.
The fenestration values that decide whether a fabric performs — defined plainly, plus all seven weave types and what each one does to view-through.
Certifications & ratings
- GREENGUARD Certified™ — Low chemical emissions for indoor air quality.
- Microban® — Antimicrobial protection.
- NFPA Certified™ — Ignition resistant.
- ASTM Certified™ — Bacterial and fungal resistant.
- RoHS® Certified — Lead free.
- Cradle to Cradle Certified™ — Verified material health, reuse and responsible manufacturing.
All IWS solar fabrics are certified/rated by one or more of these organizations. Refer to the fabric's specification card or contact IWS to confirm exact certifications and ratings.