Saturday, June 22, 2013

Screen Nature Fabrics - PVC and Polyester Free

Marc Paillon, International Technical Expert, Hunter Douglas Commercial was recently in Australia to launch three new fabrics - Screen Nature 3%, Screen Nature 2 and Screen Nature Metallised from Hunter Douglas Commercial.

Marc explains to us the features and benefits of the fabrics and the importance of specifying Screen Nature as an alternative to PVC and polyester fibre yarn fabric.

Marc, tell us what Screen Nature is and how it is different to other fabrics?

Screen Nature is woven with a glass core yarn, which is PVC Free, making it the ideal alternative to PVC and polyester fibre yarn fabrics. The fabric coating is Halogen free with excellent fire resistant properties and transparent view-through.

The fabric is woven strictly with fibre glass which is a natural and abundant raw material. Thanks to the fact that fibre glass is inherently flame retardant, any need for further chemicals is avoided. The PVC Free fabric contains no halogens or VOC emissions and its 3% openness factor is great for solar protection and glare control.

Explain the differences between the three fabrics in the Screen Nature range.

All three Screen Nature fabrics are made from the same material, but vary in aesthetics and functionality. They have all been tested against the Australian standard for colour fastness to resist fading.

Screen Nature Metallised has a high solar reflection (better shading coefficient) and lower visible transmittance (better glare control).

Screen Nature 2 is a dual sided fabric which has a white backing for those who are looking for reflection and glare control features and a consistent look from the outside of the building.
PROJECTS
Marc says that the behaviour of the Screen Nature fabrics makes them applicable for both commercial and residential applications, in particular:

All three fabrics have excellent fire resistant properties with a fire rating of M1 and very low smoke emissions.

They are certified GREENGUARD® Children and Schools, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and Sanitized® bacteriostatically, making them ideal for residential and highly technical projects, including hospitals, office buildings, airports and schools

Screen Nature fabrics have already been used in a number of projects around the world.


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