SUN PROTECTION FABRICS

– Avoid the greenhouse effect:
When solar radiation falls on textiles or other objects, they store the heat and emit infrared rays that generate a warming known as the "greenhouse effect". The darker the textile or object, the greater the amount of stored heat.
One of the key functions of solar protection textiles is to prevent this greenhouse effect from occurring inside the rooms. The greater the percentage of solar radiation removed by the textile, the lower the ability to produce this greenhouse effect.

– Avoid glare:
Glare is an effect of solar radiation, as a result of the different variations that natural light has. Undoubtedly, the removal contributes to improving the comfort inside the passenger compartment.
The color of the fabric and the percentage of solar transmission that it is able to eliminate are two factors that determine the greater or lesser capacity a given textile will have to prevent glare. Metallic colors favor the elimination of glare

- Energy saving:
The use of a solar protection textile in a building will undoubtedly contribute to energy savings. However, it is not enough to apply a solar protection textile, it is necessary to choose the best alternative available on the market for each situation with the aim of limiting the energy demand of buildings as much as possible.

– Dimensional stability of the fabric:
Dimensional stability represents a fundamental characteristic of this type of textile, since it prevents the deformation of the article when placing it or using it, preventing the formation of the well-known "bags".
The greater the dimensional stability, the less it will deform.
This property becomes more important, if possible, when the article is applied to the exterior of buildings and, mainly, to those of large dimensions, where dimensional stability is a key factor.

– Color range:
The possibility of being able to choose different color possibilities is fundamental with sun protection textiles. This is due to the fact that they react differently to the incidence of solar radiation. Thus, dark shades absorb a large amount of solar radiation, while light shades reflect a large amount of solar radiation.
Obviously, the exact value of reflection and absorption of solar radiation will not depend solely on the color of the textile, but will also depend on other factors such as the aperture factor.

– Suitable weight:
Weight and thickness are two parameters that will influence the flexibility of the fabric. That is why both must be specially selected to obtain the corresponding flexibility.
The grammage will depend on the thread count, the density of the threads and the coating used, either on the thread or on the fabric.

– Tensile strength:
The tensile strength, both in the direction of the warp and that of the weft, is an important parameter in this type of textile where, on the one hand, a very high number of folding operations are required and extended and, on the other hand, that tend to be installed in large fabric sizes.
– Resistance to tearing:
The wind, the stresses to which the textile is subjected as a result of its use or the weather can cause tears. The selection of the raw material used, the structure of the fabric and its finish will determine the level of resistance to this factor.
As in the case of tensile strength, the result is obtained in deca-newtons (daN) and on a test tube 5 centimeters wide.


Opening factor:
Although it can be obtained through different technological solutions, all sun protection textiles require a structure that allows the passage of light and air. In this way, it is possible to properly regulate the thermal effect of the sun and control the luminosity. These openings in the fabric can be obtained by adjusting the tuft of the fabric