The choice of the semi-transparent, glass fiber or polyesther fabric is very determinative for the atmosphere and ambience of your project. It is at least as important as the choice of the type of blinds. Choose the right color and materials that fit your home. The awning fabrics are made in all shapes, colors, sizes and variations!
For our standard fabrics we have chosen to use fiberglass fabrics
MAQ selected 6 standard colors for you: MAQ Stafab colors>>Stafab
Sometimes there is a difference in color between the inside and the outside of the fabric. If this is the case:
Tailoring 1 = outside vision
Tailoring 2 = inside vision
When not appointed the front side will always be the outside.
Of course there are more alternatives: Q-Fabric colors>>. Contact our factory. PVC-Fiberglass swatch fabric selection is important to ensure that your shading installation turns out exactly as you desire. The openness of the fabric determines how much wind can penetrate thru, view to the outside and how much heat & glare is reduced. The more open the weave, the less proction from heat and glare, the better the view. Tighter weaves provide better protection from wind, heat, glare and insects however restricts view to the outside. Color is also important as it affects the amount of heat, glare and view to the outside world.
Darker fabrics draw more heat, reduce glare and provide optimal views whereas lighter fabrics reduce heat but increase glare and provide less visual to the outside world. The MAQ range of shading fabrics offer a variety of opacities, colors and patterns. Thermal and optical factors, defined by the European standard EN 14501 “Blinds and shutters, thermal and visual comfort, performance characteristics and classification” provide measurements of the solar protection performance of the fabrics. This standard was drawn up by a European working group comprising the Fraunhofer ISE (Institute of Solar Energy).
Type of fabric
Fiberglass fabric, semi-transparent. This type of fabric is structurally stable and is resistant both heat and humidity
Weight fiberglass, semi-transparent: ± 520 g/m², thickness 0.75 mm.
Combustibility
Fireproof class NFPA701 and B1
Light and energy spectrum
Light
TV: Visible light transmission: This factor gives the total percentage of light radiated through the fabric over a wavelength of 380 to 780 nm (nanometers), called the visible spectrum (total illumination).
RV: Visible light reflectance: Proportion of light reflected by the fabric
Energy
TS: Energy transmission: This factor gives the proportion of solar energy transmitted through the fabric. A low percentage means the fabric performs well at reducing solar energy.
RS: Energy reflection: This factor gives the proportion of solar radiation reflected by the fabric. A high percentage means the fabric performs well at reflecting solar energy.
AS: Energy absorption: This factor gives the proportion of solar radiation absorbed by the fabric. A low percentage means the fabric absorbs little solar energy.
Solar radiation is always partially transmitted through, absorbed or reflected by the fabric. The sum of all 3 equals 100. Ts + Rs + As = 100% of solar energy.
