Cosmo Screen Upcycling Technical Specification Sheet (PDF)
Cosmo Screen Upcycling 3%: Sustainable Performance for Modern Architectural Shading
Every generation faces a defining challenge.
For contemporary architecture, that challenge is delivering high‑performing buildings while reducing environmental impact. Cosmo Screen Upcycling 3% is engineered to meet that challenge directly.
Designed for architects, specifiers and commercial blind manufacturers seeking sustainable materials without compromising technical performance, Cosmo Screen Upcycling combines solar control, acoustic comfort and commercial durability with a base material containing at least 78% recycled polyester derived from post‑consumer PET waste.
Sustainable Materials with Commercial Capability
Many materials focus solely on performance. Others focus solely on sustainability. Cosmo Screen Upcycling 3% delivers both. It demonstrates that environmentally responsible blind fabrics can also provide outstanding commercial performance.
With a 3% openness factor, excellent dimensional stability and strong glare control, Cosmo Screen Upcycling is engineered for the demands of modern architecture and high‑performance commercial interiors.
Its purpose is clear: reduce waste, conserve resources and support better buildings.
Transforming Waste into Architectural Value
Innovation often begins with a shift in perspective. Where others see discarded plastic bottles, Cosmo Screen Upcycling sees opportunity.
Manufactured with a minimum of 78% recycled post‑consumer polyester, the fabric gives plastic waste a second life within commercial buildings. By transforming recycled PET into a high‑performance screen fabric, Cosmo Screen Upcycling reduces reliance on virgin raw materials and helps conserve valuable fossil resources.
It demonstrates that progress in sustainable design is measured not only by what we create, but by what we save.
Advanced Solar Control for Modern Buildings
Contemporary architecture requires intelligent management of sunlight. Uncontrolled solar gain increases heat, discomfort and cooling demand.
Cosmo Screen Upcycling regulates these conditions while maintaining a comfortable visual environment. Its 3% openness factor provides an excellent balance between solar protection and occupant comfort, making it particularly suited to offices, educational facilities and commercial spaces with extensive glazing.
- Reduces visual discomfort
- Helps manage solar gain
- Supports workplace comfort
- Maintains controlled daylight levels
- Enhances energy‑conscious design strategies
Technical Reliability for Commercial Specification
Sustainable products often require compromise. Cosmo Screen Upcycling does not. Behind its environmental credentials lies robust technical capability.
The fabric delivers excellent dimensional stability, durable handling characteristics and predictable fabrication performance. Commercial blind manufacturers benefit from consistent processing, while architects gain access to a material that supports both design ambitions and sustainability objectives.
Enhancing Workplace Comfort
Successful commercial environments depend on occupant wellbeing. People perform better when visual conditions feel balanced and comfortable.
Cosmo Screen Upcycling supports this through effective glare management and visual comfort performance, particularly in darker colourways where glare control is strongest. The result is a working environment that feels more productive, more comfortable and aligned with modern expectations of workplace design.
Exceptional Acoustic Performance
Sustainability alone is not enough. Buildings must also support the wellbeing of the people who occupy them.
Cosmo Screen Upcycling delivers excellent acoustic performance with a sound absorption value of αw = 0.45. This enhanced acoustic capability contributes to quieter, more comfortable interiors, supporting workplace efficiency, concentration and occupant satisfaction.
- Open‑plan offices
- Educational environments
- Meeting rooms
- Hospitality spaces
- Collaborative workspaces
Engineered for Commercial Demands
Cosmo Screen Upcycling is environmentally responsible yet engineered for demanding commercial environments.
- Minimum 78% recycled polyester construction
- 3% openness factor
- 310 cm fabric width
- Excellent dimensional stability
- Cold‑cut processing capability
- Suitable for moist atmospheres
- Commercial‑grade durability
- Minimum light fastness rating of 6
These characteristics ensure reliable performance throughout the fabric’s service life.
Safety Without Compromise
Commercial specification requires confidence. Cosmo Screen Upcycling satisfies recognised flame‑retardant requirements with a B‑s1,d0 classification.
This supports use across a wide range of commercial and public‑sector projects where compliance is essential. Responsible design begins with safe design.
Supporting Sustainable Certifications
Sustainability is increasingly central to architectural decision‑making. Cosmo Screen Upcycling supports projects targeting recognised environmental assessment schemes.
- BREEAM
- LEED
- DGNB
JM fabrics certified to SCS Advantage Gold can contribute towards credits within these frameworks, helping project teams align specification decisions with wider environmental objectives.
Why Architects Choose Cosmo Screen Upcycling
Architects specify Cosmo Screen Upcycling because it reflects the priorities of modern building design. It demonstrates that sustainability does not require sacrificing functionality.
It proves that recycled materials can deliver premium commercial performance. It supports occupant comfort through solar management and acoustic benefits. It aligns with evolving environmental expectations without compromising fabrication quality or technical reliability.
Cosmo Screen Upcycling exists for designers who believe the future of architecture should be more responsible, more resource‑efficient and more sustainable — not because regulations demand it, but because good design demands it.