Shantung

IMG_4958ShantungShantung is a unique sunscreen fabric with a textured appearance using a jacquard type weave and is as a popular alternative to conventional plain sunscreens. It is available in seven colours. Its stylish design has been very well received by retailers and consumers alike and it fills a gap that has emerged for sunscreen fabrics with more character and decorative appeal.

Technical Specification:

  • textured appearance using a jacquard type weave
  • 12% openness
  • mesh weight 458gsm +/- 5%
  • mesh/inch 40 warp, 25 fill
  • yarn diameter (in.) 0.020 warp, 0.020 fill
  • composition – 15.5% polyester, 84.5% PVC
  • fabric thickness – minimum 0.73mm, maximum 0.98mm +/- 5%
  • roll width is 250cm

The range of colours and widths available includes:

COLOUR Width
250cm
White X
Ivory X
Stone X
Pewter X
Ebony X
Silver X
Charcoal Bronze X

FR Properties

FR rating to AS1530Pt3:

Ignitability Index

14
Spread of Flame Index

0
Heat Evolved Index

1
Smoke Developed Index

7

Point-of-Sale support:

An integrated swatch of the Copaco range is available to manufacturers in quantity for their own use or for distribution to their retail customer base. This swatch includes all colours from within the Shantung range.

Fabrication requirements:

There are no special considerations for fabricators when using Shantung, except that good quality cutting techniques should be used. It is recommended that Shantung is cut using either crush cutting or ultrasonic cutting machinery. Of course, the performance of the fabric will ultimately be determined by the ability of the hardware system to adequately support the fabric with minimum bending and general deformation of the roller tube, especially in wide width installations.

Cut-to-length service:

Shantung is available in cut lengths at a surcharge of $10.00 per cut. Cut lengths are generally despatched within two working days of order and are available for shipment to all parts of Australia.

Key selling features:

Shantung range has several features that provide competitive advantage over other screen fabric ranges sold in Australia. In particular:

  • seven fast moving colours;
  • roll widths 250cm;
  • heavy duty weight (458gsm); and
  • cost competitive.

Product warranty:

Shantung is supplied with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Energy Ratings:

Shantung

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