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An exceptional lifespan


Made from a coated fibreglass yarns base (Sunscreen®), with fire-proof (Screen Nature) or prepared after weaving (Blockout), Mermet® fabrics offer the best characteristics for withstanding all tests :


 

Sunscreen® fabrics

 

When they are used as large outdoor blinds, Satiné 5500 or Natté 4503 fabrics offer various advantages :

  • Great wind resistance thanks to their glass fibres, which are protected by their coating.
  • No water pooling due to aeration of the fabric, which enables natural run-off.

 

Coated fibreglass, which is a high-performance material, offers numerous advantages :

  • It withstands chemicals and temperature variations.
  • It does not rot, deteriorate, or accumulate mould, even in humid locations, due to its composition which, combined with aeration, provides natural ventilation.

 

Screen Nature fabrics

The Screen Nature product line, the only transparent fabrics on the market that are 100% PVCfree, 100% polyester-free, 100% halogen-free and based on glass yarn, is a family of products
that leads the way in terms of environmental, fire and smoke classifications, surpassing even the strictest of requirements in the field of health and safety.

They guarantee:
- minimal environmental impact and increased user safety thanks to the complete absence of halogens:

  • no toxicity problems (less than 10% from a chemical source),
  • maximum reduction in volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

- its non-flammable properties are unequalled and are demonstrated by being awarded the EuroClass A2, s1, d0 classification (the equivalent of M0 - incombustible).
- a unique composition of glass yarn which gives the fabric fire resistance properties superior to all other products and very low smoke emission.

 

Blockout fabrics

Thanks to their anti-bacterial treatment, Blockout fabrics are protected from any deterioration and offer greater durability.

 

In terms of solar protection, Mermet® fabrics comply with the requirements of the new products standards for "Blinds Performance Requirements": external blinds NF EN 13561 and internal blinds NF EN 13120.

 

Quality control: the fabrics in the Mermet® collection are checked in accordance with ISO 9001 quality management requirements. 

 

 

Fire - Smoke classification 

 

 

The fabrics in the Mermet® collection are non-flammable and fully comply with the most demanding fire safety standards in the world:

French classification M1-M0

German classification B1-A2

British classification BS

Chinese classification B1

American classification FR

Australian classification AS

 

Smoke

Mermet® fabrics which have been tested are in accordance with NF F 16-101 standard.

 

EUROCLASS

Mermet® fabrics which have been tested meet the requirements of EN 13501-1 standard mounted according to EN 13823 and EN 14716 (from A2, s1, d0 classification for the Screen Nature fabrics of C, s3, d0 classification for the external fabrics).

Screen Nature fabric, proven incombustibility

 

Illustration of the reaction to fire of solar protection fabrics in accordance with the French standard (NF P 92 503).


Comparison between 2 polyester fabrics, the coated glass yarn fabric Satiné 5500 and the 100% glass fabric Screen Nature from Mermet.

 

Result: the Screen Nature fabric obtains the highest possible classification (M0) as it is completely non-flammable.

 

Test complies with the measurement method specified in the standard, performed in real time (4-minute duration).

IMO

Used as a ship's fitting, certified fabrics from the Mermet® collection comply with the requirements of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and benefits from the CE 0062 mark (Bureau Veritas).

 


Healt, Hygiene and the Environment

Oeko-Tex Standard 100:

The compounds used when they are treated do not emit any hazardous substance exceeding the maximum levels specified in the European standards and other health and safety regulations. They are guaranteed lead-free, with these properties being certified by the Oeko-Tex standard 100 quality label.

 

Greenguard®:

Certified Mermet® fabrics guarantee the indoor air quality (limitation of Volatile Organic Compound - VOC).

 

 

Sanitized®:

Resistance to the development of micro-organisms, Sanitized® bacteriostatically treated for use in the hospital environment.

Enduris Glass Core:

Mermet's coated glass core yarn fabrics benefit from the new EndurisTM Glass Core quality label. This label is a mark of reliability with accreditations from independent testing laboratories and guarantees the technical characteristics of Sunscreen® fabrics: mechanical resistance, dimensional stability, high-level durability and their impact on environment.

 

Advice and care instructions

 

Storage conditions

The fabric should always remain in its native outer packaging during storage, and/or moving.
It is better to place the rolls of fabrics in individual cardboard tubes.
The rolls of fabric should be stored horizontally, but not piled up, in a place where the temperature and level of humidity are as constant as possible. The fabric should never be folded.
For long-term storage, it is not advisable to leave rolled or folded panels on top of each other

 

Recommendations for handling, making-up and implementation/adaptation

For an easier handling of wide width fabric and to avoid having marks on it, Mermet recommends to roll the panel(s) onto a cardboard tube at each stage of the making-up.

For fabrics with a white acrylic coating on one side (Kibo 8500, Flocké 11201 and Obion 11203), it is recommended to handle it on a clean dust-free surface.

Viso Met: As for all metallised fabrics, cotton gloves should be worn during the making-up process; it is advised not to use this fabric in a humid environment.

The panels of fabric are cut by blade or ultrasonically. Seams and pockets are done by welding (thermal, high frequency or ultrasonic, with an adhesive support if need be) or sewn together. The fabric must be properly squared before it is made up, especially for large blinds or structures.

Mermet recommends adding a strengthening strip made of translucent coated fibreglass to weld seams and pockets and welding sides for external blinds.

Horizontal seams give the best result.

For tensile structures, it is better to strengthen the panel's angles and make a pocket to fit all the way round the panel, notably to support eyelets.

Very long blinds may need the addition of stiffeners to ensure they will still hang properly after time.

 

For installing shaped panels or with suspended volumes, various systems may be envisaged: with elastic or cord, braid, hanging, on frame.

Tensile panel: fixed by eyelets (tensioning by springs or braid) on frames and profiles (by inserting a rod) and thanks to their high mechanical resistance, Mermet® fabrics suit in particular wall or ceiling applications. The panels can be cut to position air vent and lighting devices.

 

Marking

Mermet® fabrics are suitable supports for digital printing, screen-printing, paint and adhesive.

Thanks to their textile appearance, the legibility is perfect, with no shininess, and the colours are sublimated.

 

Care instructions

It is easy to clean the Sunscreen® fabrics in the Mermet® collection:

5500 Métal: handle the fabric with care (clean and dry hands or use gloves).
Remove dust with vacuum cleaner or compressed air.
Do not scrub.
Do not use solvents or any abrasive substance that might damage the coating of fabric.
Except for the 5500 Métal, clean with a sponge or soft brush dipped in soapy water, (a high pressure water spray can be used at a distance on external blinds).
Rinse with clear water.
Leave the blind down until completely dry.

 

For Screen Nature fabrics:

Handle the fabric with care (clean and dry hands or use gloves). Pay much attention to the metalized side of Screen Nature Métal (SNM 3%).
Regular light dusting with feather duster is suggested. A hand-held vacuum with low suction may also be used.
When vacuuming, avoid pulling or stretching the fabric. Do not scrub.
Use a plant-based eraser to remove superficial stains, with light movement. Do not rub hard.
When needed, except for metalized side for Screen Nature Metal (SNM 3%), fabrics can be spot cleaned by gently blotting with a soft humid cloth. Leave the blind down until completely dry.
Do not use solvents or any abrasive substance that might damage the coating of fabric.
All types of chemicals will cause permanent damage to the fabric. Therefore, if cleaning windows etc., the blind will have to be raised to avoid any direct or indirect spray or splatter of chemicals on
the fabric.

 

For Blockout fabrics:

Handle the fabric with care (clean and dry hands or use gloves).
Remove dust with vacuum cleaner or compressed air.
Do not scrub.
Do not use solvents or any abrasive substance that might damage the coating of fabric.
All types of chemicals will cause permanent damage to the fabric. Therefore, if cleaning windows etc., the blind will have to be raised to avoid any direct or indirect spray or splatter of chemicals on
the fabric.
For internal blinds, use a plant-based eraser to remove superficial stains.
For external blinds, clean with a sponge or soft brush dipped in soapy water. Rinse with clear water.
Leave the blind down until completely dry.