Starlet Blackout Facade Upcycling Technical Specification Sheet (PDF)
Starlet Blackout Facade Upcycling: Sustainable Blackout Fabric for Architectural Facades and Commercial Roller Blinds
Complete Blackout – Harmonised Building Facades – Sustainable Design.
Modern architecture demands more than interior light control. Architects, façade consultants and commercial blind manufacturers increasingly require shading fabrics that perform from both inside and outside the building.
Starlet Blackout Facade Upcycling has been developed specifically to meet these expectations. Combining complete blackout performance with a specially engineered anthracite backing and a minimum of 80% recycled polyester content, it delivers visual consistency, occupant comfort and sustainable specification credentials in a single solution.
Manufactured in Germany, Starlet Blackout Facade Upcycling is designed for commercial roller blind systems where façade appearance, blackout performance and environmental responsibility are equally important.
Engineered for Consistent Architectural Facades
One of the greatest challenges facing modern commercial buildings is maintaining a uniform external appearance across large glazed elevations.
Traditional blackout blinds often create inconsistent façade aesthetics. White foam-backed fabrics can appear patchy and irregular from outside the building, while dark reverse coatings can create an uneven visual appearance across windows.
Starlet Blackout Facade Upcycling addresses this challenge through its specially engineered anthracite backing, creating a more consistent and harmonious façade appearance across the entire building envelope.
For architects, this means greater design control and improved visual consistency without sacrificing shading performance.
Complete Blackout Performance for Critical Environments
Certain commercial environments demand total exclusion of daylight. Starlet Blackout Facade Upcycling delivers exactly that through a 0% openness factor and complete blackout capability.
With zero visible light transmission, the fabric provides dependable blackout performance wherever visual control is essential.
- Conference and presentation spaces
- Control rooms
- Healthcare facilities
- Hospitality environments
- Educational buildings
- Commercial offices
- Multi-purpose public spaces
When occupants require darkness, Starlet Blackout Facade Upcycling delivers complete control regardless of external lighting conditions.
A Sustainable Blackout Fabric with Upcycled Content
Sustainability is increasingly influencing material selection across commercial construction projects.
Starlet Blackout Facade Upcycling supports responsible specification through a base material containing a minimum of 80% recycled polyester.
By incorporating recycled material into its construction, the fabric contributes towards lower-impact design strategies while maintaining the durability and performance required for demanding commercial installations.
This combination of environmental responsibility and technical capability makes the fabric particularly attractive for architects pursuing sustainable building objectives.
A Specification-Ready Fabric for Commercial Projects
Commercial blind manufacturers and specifiers require products that deliver reliable and documented performance across large-scale projects.
Starlet Blackout Facade Upcycling provides a robust technical platform suitable for architectural and commercial applications.
- Minimum 80% recycled polyester construction
- 0% openness factor
- Approximate weight 290 g/m²
- Approximate thickness 0.41 mm
- Extra-wide 310 cm fabric width
- Suitable for moist atmospheres
- Vacuum-clean maintenance
- Light fastness rating minimum 6
- Strong tensile performance for commercial fabrication
These characteristics help support efficient manufacturing and long-term operational reliability.
Designed for Large Glazing Systems
Contemporary buildings increasingly feature extensive glazing and large window openings.
With widths up to 310 cm, Starlet Blackout Facade Upcycling is designed to meet the requirements of modern architectural projects while reducing the need for additional fabric joins.
The result is cleaner blind installations, improved visual consistency and enhanced manufacturing efficiency.
Visual Comfort Through Effective Glare Control
Commercial interiors must balance daylight availability with occupant comfort.
Starlet Blackout Facade Upcycling provides very good glare control, helping prevent visual discomfort caused by direct sunlight and excessive brightness.
This makes the fabric particularly suitable for workplaces, educational environments and technology-driven spaces where screen visibility and user comfort are essential.
Safety as Standard
Starlet Blackout Facade Upcycling complies with a range of internationally recognised flame-retardant standards that support specification across commercial and public-sector projects.
- B1
- NFPA 701
- California Title 19
- CAN/ULC S109
These certifications provide confidence that the fabric supports the compliance requirements of modern building design.
Acoustic Support for Better Interior Environments
In addition to its blackout capability, Starlet Blackout Facade Upcycling contributes to acoustic comfort through measurable sound absorption performance.
With a sound absorption rating of αw 0.20, the fabric can support broader acoustic design strategies and contribute to more comfortable interior environments.
While not intended as a dedicated acoustic treatment, it provides an additional performance benefit valued in contemporary commercial spaces.
Sustainability and Responsible Specification
Starlet Blackout Facade Upcycling supports environmentally responsible building design through compatibility with SCS Advantage Gold certification pathways.
Certified JM fabrics may contribute towards recognised sustainability frameworks including:
- BREEAM
- LEED
- DGNB
The fabric is also REACH compliant, supporting responsible material selection in modern construction projects.
Ideal Applications
- Commercial office developments
- Corporate headquarters
- Education facilities
- Healthcare environments
- Hotels and hospitality projects
- Conference facilities
- Control rooms
- Public buildings
- Multi-storey glazed developments
- Sustainable construction projects
Why Architects, Specifiers and Manufacturers Choose Starlet Blackout Facade Upcycling
Starlet Blackout Facade Upcycling combines three critical requirements increasingly demanded by modern architecture: complete blackout performance, façade uniformity and sustainable material construction.
Its anthracite backing helps maintain consistent external building aesthetics, its recycled polyester content supports responsible specification, and its 0% openness design delivers total light exclusion where required.
For architects, specifiers and commercial blind manufacturers seeking a sustainable blackout fabric that performs both inside and outside the building, Starlet Blackout Facade Upcycling offers a specification-ready solution without compromise.