Sahara Blackout Technical Specification Sheet (PDF)
Sahara Blackout 0%: Commercial Blackout Roller Blind Fabric for Complete Light Control
Some environments demand complete control over light, privacy and visual comfort. Whether the objective is improved occupant wellbeing, presentation quality, enhanced privacy or controlled interior conditions, Sahara Blackout has been developed to provide dependable blackout performance without compromising appearance.
Designed for architects, specifiers and commercial blind manufacturers, Sahara Blackout combines total light exclusion with a refined textile appearance, high solar reflection and commercial-grade durability.
With a 0% openness factor and complete elimination of visible light transmission, Sahara Blackout provides specification-grade performance for commercial, educational, hospitality and healthcare environments.
0% Openness for Complete Blackout Performance
Certain environments require darkness without compromise. Presentation facilities, hospitality projects, healthcare environments and specialist commercial spaces all rely upon consistent control of internal lighting conditions.
Sahara Blackout delivers complete blackout performance through its 0% openness factor, preventing visible light transmission and supporting precise control of the interior environment.
This enables architects to create spaces that function consistently regardless of external daylight conditions.
- 0% openness factor
- Complete light exclusion
- Total visual privacy
- Consistent interior conditions
- Commercial blackout performance
Privacy for Professional Environments
Privacy remains a critical design consideration across many commercial sectors. Meeting rooms, healthcare facilities, hospitality projects and executive spaces often require complete visual screening.
Sahara Blackout provides very good night privacy performance, helping occupants feel comfortable and secure while supporting confidentiality when required.
The result is a fabric that delivers both practical privacy and improved occupant confidence.
High Solar Reflection for Interior Comfort
Effective blackout fabrics do more than stop visible light. Thermal comfort also plays a significant role in creating successful interior environments.
Sahara Blackout incorporates high reflection characteristics that assist with solar management while maintaining complete blackout capability.
For architects and specifiers, this combination supports broader building-performance objectives while maintaining occupant comfort.
Very Good Glare Control
Visual discomfort caused by excessive sunlight can negatively affect concentration, productivity and user experience.
Sahara Blackout provides very good glare control, making it particularly valuable within workplaces, training facilities, educational spaces and conference environments where visual clarity is essential.
The ability to manage glare while maintaining complete light exclusion gives the fabric significant versatility across a broad range of project types.
Textile Appearance with Commercial Performance
Many blackout fabrics prioritise functionality over appearance. Sahara Blackout takes a more balanced approach.
Its textile-inspired appearance provides a more refined visual character that integrates naturally into contemporary architectural interiors.
This allows designers to achieve demanding performance objectives while maintaining a cohesive and sophisticated interior aesthetic.
Built for Commercial Projects
Commercial environments require products capable of performing reliably throughout their operational life. Sahara Blackout has been engineered with specification-grade durability and dependable fabrication characteristics.
Its robust construction delivers both operational reliability and professional installation quality across a wide range of commercial applications.
Technical Specifications
- 100% polyester construction
- 0% openness factor
- 240 cm fabric width
- 335 g/m² fabric weight
- 0.55 mm thickness
- Sound absorption αw = 0.20
- Light fastness minimum 5-6
- Suitable for moist atmospheres
- 32 metre roll lengths
- Cold-knife fabrication
- Made in Germany
These characteristics provide confidence for both architects and commercial blind manufacturers seeking dependable specification performance.
Commercial Blind Manufacturing Benefits
Commercial blind manufacturers require materials that process consistently and deliver predictable results throughout fabrication.
Sahara Blackout supports efficient manufacture through stable construction characteristics, cold-knife processing suitability and dependable dimensional performance.
- Cold-knife fabrication
- Consistent manufacturing behaviour
- Commercial-grade construction
- Reliable installation performance
- 32 metre production rolls
Acoustic Contribution
While primarily developed as a blackout fabric, Sahara Blackout also contributes to interior comfort through measurable sound absorption.
With an acoustic absorption value of αw = 0.20, the fabric supports wider environmental comfort strategies within workplaces, education facilities and public buildings.
Safety and Compliance
Commercial specification demands recognised compliance standards. Sahara Blackout satisfies a wide range of international fire classifications:
- B1
- C1
- NFPA 701
- California U.S. Title 19
- CAN/ULC S109
These certifications support use across hospitality, education, healthcare and commercial projects worldwide.
Sustainable Specification
Sahara Blackout is PVC-free and manufactured in Germany. Through SCS Advantage Gold certification pathways, JM fabrics may contribute towards recognised sustainability assessment schemes including:
- BREEAM
- LEED
- DGNB
This enables project teams to balance environmental responsibility with commercial performance requirements.
Ideal Applications
- Hotels and hospitality environments
- Healthcare facilities
- Patient accommodation
- Meeting rooms
- Conference facilities
- Training rooms
- Educational buildings
- Universities
- Public-sector projects
- Commercial workplaces
Why Architects Choose Sahara Blackout
Architects specify Sahara Blackout when complete light control, privacy and occupant comfort are essential project requirements.
Its combination of blackout performance, high solar reflection, textile aesthetics and commercial durability allows it to satisfy both technical and design objectives.
Unlike standard blackout fabrics, Sahara Blackout balances specification performance with architectural quality, helping create spaces that feel professional, comfortable and precisely controlled.
That is the purpose of Sahara Blackout.