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Water proofing
The swela® awning fabrics are provided
with a water-repellent substance which protects them not
only from water but also from grease. Even oil simply
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Brand Names in Acrylic Material
Acrylic fibres (polyacrylnitril) are used when making
awning fabrics. Of all related, modern fibres this synthetic
fibre has the greatest stability with regard to the aggressive
power of the sun. Whereas polyester, cotton, nylon and
other fibres lose their tensile strength appreciably in
the course of time, the reduction in the tensile strength
of acrylic materials is very limited. Moreover polyacrylnitril
- the basic raw material of the fibre - also prevents
the dye from fading. This makes it possible to manufacture
fabrics, which are able to show off their full range of
colours for a particularly long time. |
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Ease of Care
Dirt as a result of impurities in the air can
be brushed best off of the fabric at regular intervals
when dry. Persistent small marks should be treated as
follows:
• scrub by hand
at approx. 30°C using a standard brand of washing
powder
• rinse thoroughly with
clean water
• repeat the process until
the material is clean (ensure that all remnants of washing
 powder
have been removed)
• allow the cover to dry
• if the material needs
waterproofing, use tent impregnation spray
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sunsilk
sunsilk is the brand name of a newly-developed awning
fabric made of polyester. What makes it so special is
the new UV blocker which provides excellent protection
of the fabric and the colours against fading and sun-induced
reduction in the fabric’s tensile strength. The
fabric is smoother and thus not so easily soiled as the
conventionally used acrylic fibres (please refer to branded
acryl). As the material is also lighter in weight and
somewhat thinner than acrylic material, colours beneath
the awning appear to be more intensive. sunsilk is not
only less prone to tearing, but has greater flexural strength
and is more rub-fast than branded acryl.
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Transolair
swela transolair fabric is a development by the Schmitz-Werke
company, according to which a pattern of holes is applied
to the woven acrylic fabric. This pattern of holes permits
a good run-off of water in conservatory awnings, so that
no water pockets form. In window blinds it provides a
view through the awning and sun protection at the same
time, so that anyone present behind the window shading
does not feel shut in. |
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