KOOLBLACK Technology
Mermet fabrics with KOOLBLACK™ Technology know how to resist heat. Mermet’s unique, patented KOOLBLACK™ Technology increases the energy efficiency of dark sunscreen fabrics to levels comparable with light colours.
KOOLBLACK™ delivers reduced cooling costs and improved comfort, with the glare control and view-through of a conventional dark screen fabric.
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With Mermet’s KOOLBLACK™ Technology you get all the benefits of dark coloured sunscreen fabric – such as superior view-through and exceptional glare control – but with a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) similar to a light coloured sunscreen fabric. In fact, KOOLBLACK™ shows up to 22% improvement in SHGC compared to standard dark screen fabrics.
Standard Dark Screen Fabrics​
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high contrast for clear & sharp view-through
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coordinated exterior building design
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exceptional glare control
E-Screen with KOOLBLACK™ Technology
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same great features as standard dark screen fabrics
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up to 22% improvement in solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) versus standard dark screen fabrics
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reflects near infrared (NIR) solar energy
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improved heat control
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increased energy savings
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E-Screen with KOOLBLACK™ Technology
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Mermet fabrics with KOOLBLACK™ Technology know how to resist heat. Mermet’s unique, patented KOOLBLACK™ Technology increases the energy efficiency of dark sunscreen fabrics to levels comparable with light colours.
KOOLBLACK™ delivers reduced cooling costs and improved comfort, with the glare control and view-through of a conventional dark screen fabric.
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With Mermet’s KOOLBLACK™ Technology you get all the benefits of dark coloured sunscreen fabric – such as superior view-through and exceptional glare control – but with a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) similar to a light coloured sunscreen fabric. In fact, KOOLBLACK™ shows up to 22% improvement in SHGC compared to standard dark screen fabrics.
Standard Dark Screen Fabrics​
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KOOLBLACK™ Advantages
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Extreme heat reduction
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Reduced cooling costs
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Exceptional glare control
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Improved comfort
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Comfortable view-through
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Elegant streetside aesthetics
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KOOLBLACK™ Applications
The distinct design advantages of KOOLBLACK™ Technology – such as exceptional view through and glare control – make it ideal for residential or commercial environments where minimising glare and/or maximising the view are priorities. It’s also perfectly suited to environments where energy savings are important.
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Another design advantage offered by KOOLBLACK™ Technology is its streetside aesthetics, which make it an ideal choice for those projects where this is a particular consideration, including commercial projects such as multi-level apartment or office buildings.
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These design advantages, combined with KOOLBLACK™ Technology’s ability to deliver low heat absorption, high reflectivity and low SHGC – and therefore reduced cooling costs – means that KOOLBLACK™ Technology is ideally suited to high-end residential and commercial projects.
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high contrast for clear & sharp view-through
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coordinated exterior building design
-
exceptional glare control
E-Screen with KOOLBLACK™ Technology
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same great features as standard dark screen fabrics
-
up to 22% improvement in solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) versus standard dark screen fabrics
-
reflects near infrared (NIR) solar energy
-
improved heat control
-
increased energy savings
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Conventional Dark Colour Solar Screen
E Screen with KOOLBLACK™ Technology
Rs = Solar Reflectance
As = Solar Absorptance
Ts = Solar Transmittance
G-Value or SHGC is a factor that shows how effective a glazing system – glass & window covering – is at blocking heat from solar radiation. The lower the SHGC, the higher the protection from heat gain.
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