Skyscreen Alu Technical Specification Sheet (PDF)
Skyscreen Alu 3%: Low‑E Architectural Screen Fabric for Maximum Solar Reflection and Thermal Comfort
Modern architecture increasingly faces a single challenge: managing large areas of glazing without sacrificing occupant comfort, energy efficiency or visual quality.
Skyscreen Alu 3% has been engineered specifically for this purpose. Combining high solar reflection, extremely low thermal emissivity and refined architectural aesthetics, it delivers a powerful response to overheating, glare and excessive solar gain.
Designed for architects, façade consultants, specifiers and commercial blind manufacturers, Skyscreen Alu functions as a high-performance architectural screen fabric that helps create more comfortable, energy-conscious buildings.
Up to 84% Solar Reflection for Advanced Solar Control
Solar gain remains one of the most significant challenges facing contemporary commercial buildings. Uncontrolled solar energy can increase cooling demand, reduce occupant comfort and compromise interior environmental quality.
Skyscreen Alu provides exceptionally high solar reflection of up to 84%, helping prevent solar energy from becoming an interior comfort problem.
By reflecting a significant proportion of incoming solar radiation, the fabric supports lower cooling loads and improved thermal performance across highly glazed facades.
- Up to 84% solar reflection
- Reduced solar heat gain
- Enhanced thermal comfort
- Supports energy-efficient design
- Suitable for highly glazed buildings
Extremely Low-E Technology
The defining characteristic of Skyscreen Alu is its extremely low thermal emissivity.
Its specialist aluminium-backed construction creates a highly effective Low‑E screen fabric that helps reduce heat transfer through glazing systems while maintaining comfortable internal conditions.
For architects focused on environmental performance, this Low‑E technology enables the blind fabric to function as part of a wider thermal-management strategy rather than serving solely as a shading product.
3% Openness for Balanced Performance
With a carefully engineered 3% openness factor, Skyscreen Alu delivers an optimum balance between solar protection, glare reduction and outward visibility.
This openness level helps maintain a visual connection with the external environment while significantly improving interior comfort throughout the day.
Occupants benefit from reduced glare and improved visual conditions without feeling isolated from the outside world.
Very Good Glare Control
Screen glare and excessive daylight can negatively impact workplace productivity, concentration and user comfort.
Skyscreen Alu delivers very good glare control, making it particularly suitable for offices, educational environments, technology facilities and commercial developments where screen-based activities are common.
The result is a more comfortable visual environment that supports occupant wellbeing and operational effectiveness.
Brilliant Colours with Aluminium Technology
Many high-performance solar-control fabrics compromise interior appearance. Skyscreen Alu has been developed to avoid this issue.
Despite its specialist aluminium coating, the fabric maintains brilliant colour presentation, providing architects and interior designers with a product that combines technical performance and visual appeal.
This balance makes Skyscreen Alu suitable for premium commercial projects where aesthetics remain as important as performance.
Good Visual Contact and Night Privacy
Effective solar management should not completely disconnect occupants from their surroundings.
Skyscreen Alu maintains good visual contact with external views while also providing good night privacy. This combination contributes to occupant comfort and allows the fabric to perform effectively across a wide range of building types.
- Good visual contact
- Good night privacy
- Balanced daylight management
- Strong occupant comfort
- Suitable for modern workspaces
Acoustic Contribution
In addition to thermal and visual performance, Skyscreen Alu contributes to broader environmental comfort strategies through measurable acoustic performance.
The fabric achieves a sound absorption value of αw = 0.20, supporting improved occupant comfort within commercial interiors.
Technical Specifications
- 100% polyester construction
- 3% openness factor
- 290 cm width
- 270 g/m² weight
- 0.40 mm thickness
- Solar reflection up to 84%
- Extremely low thermal emissivity
- Acoustic absorption αw = 0.20
- Light fastness rating 7
- 42 metre roll lengths
- Made in Germany
Designed for Commercial Blind Manufacturing
Commercial blind manufacturers require dependable processing characteristics and reliable fabrication performance.
Skyscreen Alu is suitable for cold-knife cutting and offers excellent tensile strength together with consistent dimensional behaviour. These characteristics support efficient production and high-quality finished installations.
- Cold-knife fabrication
- 42 metre production rolls
- High tensile strength
- Commercial-grade durability
- Specification-driven manufacture
Fire Safety and Compliance
Commercial and institutional projects require materials supported by recognised certification.
Skyscreen Alu satisfies multiple international fire classifications including:
- B1
- C1
- B-s2,d0
- CAN/ULC S109
These certifications support specification across office developments, education projects and public-sector buildings.
Sustainable Architectural Specification
Skyscreen Alu is PVC-free and manufactured in Germany. Through SCS Advantage Gold certification pathways, JM fabrics may contribute towards recognised sustainable building assessment frameworks including:
- BREEAM
- LEED
- DGNB
This supports environmentally responsible specification without compromising technical performance.
Ideal Applications
- Corporate offices
- High-glazing commercial buildings
- Education facilities
- Universities
- Technology environments
- Public-sector projects
- Hospitality developments
- Meeting rooms
- Energy-conscious buildings
- Facade-focused architecture
Why Architects Choose Skyscreen Alu
Architects specify Skyscreen Alu when solar gain, glare and overheating become critical design challenges.
Its combination of exceptionally high solar reflection, extremely low emissivity, strong glare control and preserved visual contact creates a powerful architectural shading solution.
Unlike standard screen fabrics, Skyscreen Alu actively contributes to building-performance objectives while maintaining a refined appearance suitable for contemporary commercial interiors.
That is the purpose of Skyscreen Alu.