In the textile industry, fiberglass curtain fabrics have gained prominence thanks to their exceptional outdoor performance in applications such as zip curtains, awnings and pergolas.
These materials not only offer durability and dimensional stability, but are also an excellent choice for those looking for an efficient, fade-resistant and aesthetically appealing solution for their architectural projects. Here’s why vertisol fiberglass fabrics are the best choice for outdoor fabrics, and how we are leading innovation in this field.
vertisol’s Innovation in Outdoor Fabrics
At vertisol, after more than 40 years leading the solar protection sector, we have developed a range of fabrics specially designed for outdoor performance: Stone FG 5 and Silex FG. These fabrics consist of a fiberglass core, an essential component to ensure a high quality product with a long service life. The fiberglass allows the fabric to remain firm and flat, even in demanding weather conditions, making it the ideal choice for zip, drawer and zipper-guided curtains.
Why Choose Fiberglass Fabrics?
Fiberglass is known for its mechanical properties that provide clear advantages over other materials. By using fiberglass core fabrics, you obtain:
- Dimensional Stability: The fabrics maintain their shape and do not warp or shrink over time, which is critical for curtains and awnings that require precision installation and operation.
- Exceptional Durability: These fabrics are highly resistant to wear and tear and solar radiation, ensuring optimum performance even after years of use.
- Visual Comfort and Light Control: With an openness factor of 5%, these fabrics allow natural light to enter while maintaining privacy and reducing glare.
- Fire Rating: These fabrics meet the most stringent fire certifications. A crucial aspect in both residential and contract applications.
As manufacturers of fabrics with fiberglass core, at vertisol we recommend the application of different cutting systems such as Cold Cut, Crush Cut, or ultrasonic. These systems allow not to damage the material during the process, with clean and precise cuts of the fabric.
Fiberglass Fabrics for Outdoor Systems Applications
vertisol fiberglass fabrics are designed to adapt perfectly to all types of fixed outdoor structures: blinds with guides, awnings that require fabrics with high precision and firmness, pergolas and any fixed system. Thanks to their strength and stability, they guarantee a smooth operation, avoiding deformations and shrinkage, ensuring a hermetic seal.
Sustainable and Environmentally Responsible Fabrics
vertisol’s commitment to sustainability goes beyond in-house, environmentally friendly and efficient production. For example, the implementation of a cooling system for the manufacture of our yarn in a closed circuit, which allows us to implement a production process with zero water consumption.
In reference to outdoor fabrics, these collections contribute to maintaining a comfortable indoor environment without the need for air conditioning, thus reducing the energy consumption of buildings. Today, the building sector is focused on sustainable design and construction. Durability and energy efficiency are key concepts for any project. Fiberglass fabrics not only offer a superior technical solution, but also enable long-term savings by avoiding the need for frequent replacements.
