Solar Fabrics
High Performance Fabrics
Patented technologies — including KOOLBLACK® — that provide the best solar control results in the industry.
Our high performance fabrics feature patented technologies that provide the best solar control results in the industry.
KOOLBLACK® Technology is a patented technology that provides exceptional glare control and comfortable view-through while greatly reducing heat gain. It allows occupants to enjoy the view-through benefits inherent in dark-colored fabrics but avoid the heat transmission issues that are typical with dark fabrics.
Fig. 02Weaves
Weaves used in this category.
Weave decides view-through as much as openness does.
- Basket Weave
- This pattern gives the best view-through of any weave pattern due to the equally-sized square openings created in the final fabric.
- Twill Weave
- This pattern has more identifiable room vs. street sides. Each yarn row is offset from the previous in order to give a diagonal rib pattern. Each of these diagonal lines is called a wale. The wale is most visible on the room-side.
- Satin Weave
- This pattern creates a dual-sided fabric with the intended street-side fabric being predominantly white, providing added heat protection. This pattern provides different interior room-side color schemes while maintaining exterior uniformity due to the white street-side appearance.