ROMA Textile Screens: Materials, opening factors and areas of application
To create a natural indoor climate, ROMA uses high-quality materials such as fiberglass, polyester, and specialty fabrics in its Textile Screens. These high-tech fabrics differ in their absorption, reflection, and transmission of light. Thanks to a wide range of colors, ROMA Textile Screens—also known as vertical awnings —can be customized. Light colors reflect light and heat rays particularly effectively, while darker shades allow for a better view of the outside. All fabrics are easy to care for, weather-resistant, quality-tested in accordance with ISO 9001 and subsequent standards, and highly tear-resistant.
The ROMA Fabric Advisor and the ROMA Fabric Finder web application provide a comprehensive overview of all available fabrics, including technical details . In addition, ROMA specialist partners will be happy to advise you personally on your selection.
Fabric types for your Textile Screens
ROMA’s Textile Screens combine high functionality with modern aesthetics. They provide effective protection from the sun and heat and create a pleasant indoor climate without air conditioning —while maintaining a clear view of the outdoors. Fabrics’ openness factors determine how much light and visibility to the outside are possible—the higher the value, the more transparent the fabric; the lower the value, the greater the privacy, glare protection, and shading.
Thanks to a variety of materials—such as fiberglass, polyester, acrylic, or specialty fabrics—they offer a wide range of design options, are weather-resistant, easy to maintain, and durable. This ensures there is a suitable solution for every construction project and every requirement.
Glass Fibre Fabrics for vertical awnings
The fabrics are made of PVC-coated fiberglass yarn in a serge weave. They are designed for long-lasting durability and are particularly easy to clean. Serge Glass Fibre Fabrics are especially suitable for use in zipSCREENs and, therefore, for systems guided by zippers.
Fabrics with a 10 % opening factor offer high transparency with reduced sun protection and low glare protection (fire protection class B1).
The standard fabric with 5% opening factor offers balanced and good sun/glare protection and transparency. Available in a wide range of colors (fire protection class B1).
Fabrics with an opening factor of approx. 1-2 % offer very good glare protection with reduced transparency. Particularly suitable for rooms with increased glare protection requirements (fire protection class B1).
This Fabrics has an opening factor of 0% and is particularly suitable for bedrooms or conference rooms where darkening and complete opacity are required (fire protection class B1). Light reflections and minimal light penetration are always possible via the zipSCREEN system. The maximum element dimensions are limited.
Polyester Fabrics for Textile Screens
Fabrics are made from high-tenacity polyester yarns that are pre-stretched - i.e. stretched before further processing - and fixed with PVC. This process ensures that the Fabrics retain their shape, do not warp and are also extremely durable.
Fabrics with a 5 % opening factor, textile look and feel offer balanced and good sun/glare protection as well as transparency (fire protection class B1).
Fabrics offer the ideal compromise between thermal insulation, visual contact, glare protection and privacy (fire protection class B1). The maximum element height is limited.
Fabrics allow good visual contact while providing thermal protection. It provides a good view to the outside, but little glare protection and privacy at night (fire protection class B1). The maximum element height is limited.
Fabrics meet the strong desire for glare and privacy protection, without visual contact to the outside. A good choice when darkening or opacity is required - e.g. for bedrooms or conference rooms. (Fire protection class B1). Light reflection/light entry is always available via the zipSCREEN system. The maximum element height is limited.
Fabrics with fire protection class A2 (non-combustible) - without visual contact to the outside. When used in zipSCREEN systems, increased wave formation occurs in the edge area. The maximum panel width and panel height are limited.
Acrylic Fabric and Polyester Fabrics for Textile Screens
The Acrylic Fabric is made from solution-dyed acrylic yarns and is completely PVC-free. Because the fibers are dyed directly during the manufacturing process, the colors remain particularly vibrant for a long time and are resistant to weathering.
The PVC-free Twilight Comfort fabric, for example, combines a pleasant, textile-like feel with effective summer heat protection and a harmonious level of transparency. Thanks to its odorless properties and the OEKO-TEX Made in Green certification, Twilight fabrics also represent a solution that has been tested for harmful substances and offers a high-quality appearance.
The PVC-free Acrylic Fabric offers glare and privacy protection, but no visual contact to the outside (no fire protection class). Shadow cracks possible, especially with light-colored fabrics.
The PVC-free Acrylic Fabric with a textile look and feel and a 4 % opening factor offers balanced and good sun/glare protection and transparency (no fire protection class).
The PVC-free Acrylic Fabric with a textile look and feel and 0 % opening factor offers glare and privacy protection (no visual contact to the outside, no fire protection class).
These PVC-free Polyester Fabrics, with a textile look and feel and a 2% open area ratio, offer balanced and effective sun and glare protection as well as transparency. Fire resistance class B-s1, d0. Seams are joined with thread. Maximum panel width is limited. Surcharge group 2
Glass fiber, polyester or Acrylic Fabric: What's the difference?
Different types of fabric are used for vertical awningsdepending on the requirements for privacy, transparency, material character and function. The following overview shows the most important differences between glass fiber, polyester and Acrylic Fabric at a glance.
Textile Screens with special fabrics
For special requirements, ROMA offers Textile Screens with special fabrics that are specifically tailored to special areas of application. Whether integrated viewing window for a better view or insect screen fabric to protect against flying insects - these solutions expand the possible uses of Textile Screens in a practical way.
This special fabric combines serge fabric with an integrated PVC viewing window component, allowing an uninterrupted view of the garden. It can only be used in the zipSCREEN.2 system and can only be realized in limited element dimensions.
This special fabric provides reliable protection against flying insects. It can only be used in the zipSCREEN.2 system and is only available in limited element dimensions due to its design. Fabrics do not provide sun protection.
Finding the right Textile Screens
Which fabrics are best suited to your needs depends on factors such as the opening ratio, privacy at the window, glare protection, visibility to the outside, and the desired material.
With the ROMA Mesh Finder, you can compare the different types of fabrics side by side and make an initial selection. For personalized advice and the right solution for your construction project, we also recommend visiting a ROMA Distributor near you.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about ROMA Textile Screens fabrics
What does the opening factor mean for Textile Screens?
A high opening factor for Fabrics means more transparency for your vertical awnings and more visual contact with the outside, but generally less glare protection. A low opening factor reduces transparency, but usually improves glare and privacy protection. At 0 % opening factor, no view to the outside is possible.
Which Textile Screens are suitable for more outward visibility?
Fabrics with a higher opening factor are particularly suitable for a better view to the outside. They combine pleasant sun and heat protection with harmonious visual contact with the outside. Typical ROMA fabrics for this purpose are Serge 10 %, Serge 5 %, Soltis Harmony 88 or Twilight Comfort 4 %.
Which Fabrics are suitable for strong glare protection?
Fabrics with a lower opening factor are particularly suitable for high glare protection. They reduce disruptive solar radiation and create pleasant lighting conditions in the room, such as the Serge 1% fabrics made of Glass Fibre Fabrics.
Which vertical awning fabrics are suitable for bedrooms or conference rooms?
For bedrooms or conference rooms, opaque or darkening fabrics such as Serge 0 %, Soltis Opaque B92 or Twilight Comfort 0 % are particularly suitable. Fabrics with an opening factor of almost 0 % do not allow a view to the outside.
How do I find the right Textile Screens for my project?
With the ROMA Fabrics Finder you can easily compare different fabrics. We also recommend contacting a ROMA Distributor near you for individual advice.