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 Natura, the naturally decorative fabric

A ground-breaking product with a natural appearance which represents an innovation for coated glass fibre technology, the Natura fabric from the new 2009-2012 Mermet®* Collection combines aesthetic appeal, hi-tech functionality and comfort for the maximum satisfaction of end-users, professionals and diyers alike. These qualities were at the root of its success when it was introduced at the R+T Stuttgart trade show.

As a specialist in the field of solar protection, tensile structures, signage and acoustics, Mermet has a tried-and-tested track record. This well-established company is offering the market a unique product which is decorative through the effect of its stippled chiné fabric and offers high

levels of technical performance. It is the ultimate design solution providing effective protection against heat and luminosity.

What is this innovation based on? A two-coloured yarn with a "Natté 1 x 2" warp and weft weave, giving a very modern effect. A new addition to the Mermet® collection, the Natura fabric with its natural look is the perfect product to meet the demands of the very latest market trends. Decorative panels, roman blinds, roller blinds, velums etc., Natura fabrics offer customized solutions for a multitude of applications, suitable for all types of interior, from traditional to modern.

Available in 7 colours, from the darkest, D237 Hazelnut, to the lightest, D012 Parchment, taking  in along the way other evocative tones such as D226 Harvest, D249 Stone, D212 Amaranth, D137 Pebble or even D112 Sahara… all these colours have scored 7/8 on the European scale of colour fastness to light. In summary, it’s an original fabric which in addition to its decorative appearance combines all the thermal and optical performance characteristics associated with fabrics from the Mermet Sunscreen® range.

Performance options can be visualized on the "MODULIGHT® Rapid Selection"** tool which enables everyone to select and compare the different criteria below for their chosen fabric:

- Protection against heat with, for Natura, a value of up to 25 (on a scale of 1 to 40),

- Outward visibility. For Mermet, transparency is a fundamental property of its fabrics (up to 25/40 for Natura),

- Glare control. With a value of between 16 and 24, Natura offers real visual comfort,

- Levels of incoming light. Natura lets through an optimal level of luminosity (between 14 and 20) to benefit from natural light throughout the day.

As a result, this interior fabric:   is suitable for all applications in the areas of tensile structures, signage, printing etc… is available in widths of 250cm and can be welded together to cover large surface areas, has an openness factor of 5% which blocks out: - up to 95% of radiated light, - up to 62% of solar energy, - up to 96% of UV rays.   Conforming to Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and Greenguard®, Mermet’s Natura fabric meets health and safety requirements for public buildings. It is equally suitable for use in cafés, hotels and restaurants. With French fire classification (FR Standard) it can also be used in any other interior applications.

Like all fabrics in the 2009-2012 Mermet® coated glass fibre collection, Natura also bears the new Enduris™ Glass Core product label.

* Creator of glass fibre textile solutions

** MODULIGHT® Rapid Selection is a search engine provided by Mermet and is available on the new Mermet website www.sunscreen-mermet.com

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