Raw materials

50% polyester (core)
50% acrylic surface fibre combined with an equal weight of polymer

Fabric weight

240 - 350 g / m²

Weave structure

Plain and Dobby weaves are available

Method of dyeing

Fibre dyed

Finish type

Internal polymer melts and cross-bonds

Weft angle

90° ± 1°

Weft density

6 - 14 threads / cm

Warp density

12 - 15 threads / cm

Cupping

Max 3mm across 127 mm
Max 2mm across 89 mm

Twist

Max 9° over 2.5m drop (normally < 3°)

Tear strength

Greater than 2kg

Fraying

Stable - does not fray

Slitting

Crush cut

Welding

Suitable for welding

Washability

Very Good

Washability colour fastness

5 - 7

Shrinkage

Less than 0,5%

Rigidity, wet test

Very Good

Light colour fastness

5 - 7

Light penetration

Diffusion

UV protection

99%

Standard Widths

89 mm (3.5 inch) and 127 mm (5 inch)

Standard Packaging

3 rolls of 150 metre each / box

Washing Instructions

Unclip the chain at the bottom of the vanes and slide out the weights. Unhook the vanes from the track, taking special care not to crease. Warm water and mild proprietary detergents are recommended. Rinse well. For washing machine secure each roll of fabric inside a stocking. Do not iron. Hang the vanes to drip-dry and replace weights and chains.