Fabric Selection
 
Green Fabrics:

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Mariak offers an extensive line of PVC-Free solar shading fabrics. Eco-friendly SheerWeave Infinity is PVC-free and 100% recyclable. SheerWeave Infinity starts with the only core yarn, synthetic or natural, that is born out of post-industrial waste by-product. Emulating the look and engineering of standard SheerWeave fabrics, Infinity’s yarn coating is developed from the same compound family as its core yarn. Like other SheerWeave fabrics, Infinity provides the same solar heat and glare control properties that have elevated window treatments from mere decoration, to high performance tools for conserving energy, harnessing natural light, and maintaining interior comfort levels. In addition to SheerWeave Infinity simply being 100% recyclable, Mariak offers a Certified Fabric Take-Back program by which this fabric can be recycled at the end of its use.
 
Microban Fabrics:
   
Many of the SheerWeave fabrics used in Mariak’s Sun Control Roller Shades feature Microban certification. Microban antimicrobial protection works continuously for the lifetime of the shade to inhibit the growth of stain-causing bacteria, mold, and mildew. SheerWeave fabrics infused with Microban antimicrobial technology are ideal for any commercial or residential environment where microbes are a concern:

• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Home & Office
• Schools & Institutions

 
The following fabrics are produced with Microban antimicrobial protection technology:

• SheerWeave 2100 10%
• SheerWeave 2500 1%, 2410 3%, 2390 5%, & 2360 10%
• SheerWeave 2703 3%, 2705 5%, & 2710 10%
• SheerWeave 4400 Eco 3%, 4000 Eco 5% & 4100 Eco 10%
• SheerWeave 5000
• SheerWeave 7100 (Face of Fabric)

 
Solar Screen Fabrics:
   
Solar screen fabrics are designed to filter out natural light, rather than block it out. These materials effectively reduce heat absorption and prevent heat and cold loss. Solar screen fabrics minimize worker fatigue and eyestrain by effectively reducing the amount of glare on computer monitors. While they provide substantial protection against fading, unlike other forms of window coverings, solar screens also preserve an outside view. Most solar screen fabrics are low maintenance and washable, bacteria resistant, and fire retardant, making them an optimal solution for healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and commercial applications.
Blackout Fabrics:

Blackout fabrics are designed to filter out all light from entering a room. They provide significant heat protection and instant privacy, making them an ideal choice for conference rooms, bedrooms, and home theaters.
 
 
Designer Fabrics:
   
Designer fabrics create a decorative look to match the motif of any room.

 
 
Proprietary Econo Screen Fabric:
   
The Mariak Econo Screen is an economical, yet durable and reliable screen fabric.

Available in 1%, 3% & 5% openness
118” Wide
25% Polyester/75% Vinyl
Printable front & back (light colors only)

Econo Screen 1% Specification
Econo Screen 3% Specification
Econo Screen 5% Specification

 
 
Specialized Ultimate Achievement aka EnviroScreen High Performance
Metalized Fabric:
   
The Mariak Ultimate Achievement aka EnviroScreen High Performance Metalized Roller Shade Fabric reduces heat by 50% over a standard fabric and provides superior glare reduction.

Available in 2% openness
4 Colors
94” Wide (Available soon in 120″ wide)
PVC Free
100% Recyclable, HPD Certified
Cradle-to-Cradle Certified
Qualifies for 4 out of 5 LEED v4 requirements
Sustainable Innovative Materials

The Ultimate Achievement aka EnviroScreen fabric provides superior visibility through 2% in ANY color. The metalized backing appears white when viewed from the outside and there is little to no “glare” back.

 
Fabric:
 
Ultimate Achievement aka EnviroScreen In-Stock Fabric Listing
Ultimate Achievement aka EnviroScreen Cradle-to-Cradle Certification
Ultimate Achievement aka EnviroScreen 2OF 2015 09TRA
Ultimate Achievement aka EnviroScreen Specification Information
Ultimate Achievement aka EnviroScreen Textile Performance Specification
Environmental Responsibility:

Mariak offers a wide selection of 100% PVC free fabrics, 100% recyclable fabrics, and GreenGuard Children & Schools certified materials that demonstrate low emitting VOC’c, ensuring indoor air quality.

 
 
 
Openness refers to the percentage of fabric that is “open” to allow for light filtration or light blockage and visibility.

A larger percentage of openness will allow for more light visibility, while a smaller percentage of openness will provide greater light blockage and less visibility.

Other factors that will affect the amount of light and visibility are the time of day, the weave or mesh to inch ratio of the fabric and the color of the fabric. Lighter color fabrics deflect more light, while darker color fabrics allow for more visibility. There will be less privacy the greater the light source combined with openness percentage. Screen fabrics 1% or higher do not provide full privacy at night when the light source is coming from the inside; there will be some level of shadowing and visibility from the outside. If privacy is required, then a room darkening blackout, privacy light filtering or a lower percentage of openness is recommended.

If heat deflection and insulation are a priority, then consider a metalized backed fabric such as the Mariak Ultimate Achievement aka EnviroScreen.

These images are provided as a general representation and guideline for selecting fabric and do not depict and exact true to life scenario.

 
Railroading & Fabric Seams:
 
In order to make a shade that is wider than the width of the roll, the fabric will be railroaded or turned sideways and cut to the width of the shade (note: not all fabrics can be railroaded). In cases where the shade is wider and longer than the width of the fabric roll, a second piece of fabric will be cut and welded or spliced to the first fabric piece. This weld, which secures the two pieces of fabric together creates a visible seam. When a splice is required, the factory will place the seam as high on the shade as possible. If a custom splice (aka seam) location is desired, please specify the seam location from the bottom of the shade up. Please allow ± ½” tolerance when custom seam locations are requested.
 
Roller Shade Fabric Facts & Information
Roller Shade Fabric Specifications:

Econo Screen 1% SheerWeave 4000
Econo Screen 3% SheerWeave 4100
Econo Screen 5% SheerWeave 4400
Matte Blackout SheerWeave 4600
Phifer GreenGuard Brochure SheerWeave 5000
Phifer Microban Brochure SheerWeave 7000
Phifer SheerWeave Infinity Brochure SheerWeave 7100
SheerWeave 2390 SheerWeave 7450 Light Filtering
SheerWeave 2410 SheerWeave 8000
SheerWeave 2500 SheerWeave Cleaning Instructions
SheerWeave 2701 SheerWeave Features Matrix
SheerWeave 2703 SheerWeave Infinity 2 3%
If a fabric is railroaded additional material is required including 2” for the pocket hembar and 10” for the additional wrap on the tube. If the shade exceeds the width of the fabric a seam will be required and will be visible.

Shade Color Options:
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Product scans are provided to assist with initial pattern/color selection and will vary by computer monitor. Please reference Mariak’s complete line of samples for actual product selection.

Designer Fabrics – For Residential Applications

Genoa 200 Mushroom Genoa 300 Rustic Brown Genoa 400 Chocolate Jersusalem 001 Silver Jersusalem 002 Gold Jersusalem 003 Bronze Jersusalem 003 Bronze
Genoa
200
Mushroom
Genoa
300
Rustic Brown
Genoa
400
Chocolate
Jerusalem
001
Silver
Jerusalem
002
Gold
Jerusalem
003
Bronze
Jerusalem
004
Grey
Milan 5404 Shadow White Milan 9691 Taupe Milan 5404 Shadow White Milan 5404 Shadow White Milan 9691 Taupe Naples 001 Cotton Naples 005 Brown
Milan
5404
Shadow
White
Milan
6901
Grey
Milan
7579
Chocolate
Milan
9315
Meringue
Milan
9691
Taupe
Naples
001
Cotton
Naples
005
Brown
Naples 008 Ebony Salon Off White Salon Cream Woodland 9259 Cedar Zute 1009 Cream Woodland 9259 Cedar Zute 1009 Cream
Naples
008
Ebony
Salon
001
Off White
Salon
002
Cream
Woodland 8892
Natural
Woodland 9259
Maple
Woodland 9287
Cedar
Zute
1009
Cream
Zute 1011 Toffee Zute 1011 Toffee          
Zute
1011
Toffee
Fine Line Sheer          
14% Openness Collection – Rosalie

Matte 930 Matte 930 Matte 930 Matte 930      
P0504
Dark Beige
P0507
Chocolate
P9906
Natural
P3808
Charcoal
     

7500 Blackout 0% Fabrics – GreenGuard Children & Schools Certified and Microban Certified

Mermet E-Screen 0202 Mermet E-Screen 0202 Mermet E-Screen 0202 Mermet E-Screen 0202 Mermet E-Screen 0202 Mermet E-Screen 0202 Mermet E-Screen 0202
SW 7500
R14 Almost White
SW 7500
R22 Black
SW 7500
R17 Grey
SW 7500
R16 Navajo
SW 7500
R21 Raw Umber
SW 7500
R18 Sand
SW 7500
R20 Skyline
Mermet E-Screen 0202 Mermet E-Screen 0202  
SW 7500
R15 Spun White
SW 7500
R19 Taupe
SW 7500
R13 White
 
Decorative Solar (~4% Openness) Collection – Lyla

Matte 930 Matte 930 Matte 930      
P9201
Champagne
P9202
Cockatiel Grey
P9203
Spice
     
Decorative Solar (~7% Openness) Collection – Mina

Matte 930 Matte 930 Matte 930      
P0442
Timber
P0443
Bamboo Mat
P0444
Thicket
     
 
Econo Screen 1%, 3% & 5% Fabrics – GreenGuard Children & Schools Certified

EconoScreen N001 EconoScreen N002 EconoScreen N201 EconoScreen N203 EconoScreen N901 EconoScreen N902 EconoScreen N903
001
White
002
White/
Sandstone
201
Sandstone
203
Grey/
Sandstone
901
Black
902
Bronze/Black
903
Grey/Black
EconoScreen N001            
904
Snow Grey
           
 
Light Filtering Roller Collection – Amelia

Matte 930 Matte 930 Matte 930        
P02601
Smoky
P02602
Millet
P02605
Wheat
       
Light Filtering Roller Collection – Greyson

Matte 930 Matte 930 Matte 930 Matte 930      
P1181
Flagstone Grey
P1182
Flint
P1183
Flaxen
P1187
White Sand
     
Light Filtering Roller Collection – Kyra

Matte 930 Matte 930 Matte 930      
P0801
Cloud
P0802
Sand
P0804
Coffee
     

Matte Vinyl Blackout 0% Fabrics

Matte 900 Matte 909 Matte 926 Matte 930 Matte 933 Matte 934  
900
White
909G
Grey/Grey
926
Linen
930B
Black/Black
933
Beige
934
Fawn
 

Palermo Blackout 0% Fabrics – GreenGuard Children & Schools Certified

002 Linen 008 Chocolate 004 Sand 006 Mushroom 003 Ivory 001 White  
9991
Linen
9992
Chocolate
9993
Sand
9994
Mushroom
9995
Ivory
9996
White
 
Whitney Light Filtering (Not Available for Panel Tracks)

Matte 930 Matte 900 Matte 913 Matte 909 Matte 926 Matte 900 Matte 900
White Cream Ivory Coffee Oyster Chocolate Charcoal
Matte 900  
Black  
Whitney Room Darkening (Not Available for Panel Tracks)

Matte 930 Matte 900 Matte 900 Matte 900 Matte 900 Matte 900 Matte 900
White Cream Ivory Coffee Oyster Chocolate Charcoal
Matte 900
Black
Zurich Blackout 0% Fabrics

001 Pure White 002 Milky 004 Sand 004 Sand 005 Marine
001
Pure White
002
Milky
003
Almond
004
Sand
005
Marine
 
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