PANAMA CHROME +

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Mermet, founded in 1951, specializes in high-performance sunscreen fabrics that enhance comfort and functionality in living and working environments. Their products are designed to filter sunlight, improve acoustics, reduce glare, and enhance privacy, with a focus on user-centric design and innovation.

Product Overview
The PANAMA CHROME+ fabric is a high-performance sunscreen material known for its fire retardancy, lead-free composition, and compliance with EU standards. It reflects up to 80% of solar energy, providing thermal comfort and optimal glare control across all colors.

Technical Specifications
- Composition: 36% Fiberglass, 64% PVC
- Weaving Pattern: Natté 2x2
- Widths: 240 - 285 cm
- Roll Length: 30 lm
- Surface Mass: 401 g/m² ± 5%
- Thickness: 0.50 mm ± 5%
- Color Fastness: ≥ 7 (white not graded)
- Emissivity: 0.09
- Acoustic Properties: 0.44

Mechanical Properties
- Breaking Strength: Warp > 140 daN/5 cm, Weft > 180 daN/5 cm
- Elongation at Break: Warp < 5%, Weft < 3%
- Tear Strength: Warp and Weft ≥ 6 daN

Fire Certificates
- EU (Spain): Class 1 EN 13773
- US: FR NFPA 701

Processing and Maintenance
- Cutting: Cold knife, crush cut, or ultrasonic
- Welding: Thermal, high frequency, ultrasonic, hot air, sewing
- Cleaning: Use a soft cloth

Performance Characteristics
The fabric's thermal and visual properties are evaluated according to EN 14501:2021 and ISO 52022-3:2017 standards. It offers excellent solar heat and light control, focusing on low emissivity to enhance energy efficiency by reducing heating and cooling needs.

Acoustic Properties
Measured according to ISO 354:2003 and ISO 10534-2:2023, the fabric provides sound absorption capabilities, contributing to acoustic comfort in various settings.

Conclusion
PANAMA CHROME+ is a versatile and durable sunscreen fabric that combines aesthetic appeal with functional benefits, making it suitable for a wide range of interior applications.

Assembly Recommendations
Mermet advises rolling panels on a tube during each assembly stage. For fabrics with a white acrylic coating, handle them on a clean, dry, and dust-free surface. Use cotton gloves for metallised fabrics to prevent fingerprints.

Warranty
Most solar shading fabrics in the Mermet collection come with a five-year warranty, valid under normal use and maintenance conditions as per Mermet's guidelines.

Care Instructions
Handle fabrics with clean, dry hands, preferably with gloves. Avoid scrubbing and using solvents or abrasive substances. Ensure blinds are raised during window cleaning to prevent chemical exposure.

Storage Conditions
Fabrics should be stored in their original packaging, ideally in individual cardboard tubes, horizontally, and in stable temperature and humidity conditions. Avoid prolonged storage at temperatures above 45°C to prevent color fading. Use transportation aids and avoid lifting rolls by the ends to prevent creasing.

General Maintenance
Handle fabrics carefully with clean, dry hands. Do not scrub vigorously or use harmful chemicals. Ensure blinds are rolled up during cleaning to avoid chemical contact.

Catalog excerpts

PANAMA CHROME + High Performance The original sunscreen fabric

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THE ORIGINAL SUNSCREEN FABRIC We are Mermet. We are the original sunscreen fabric. Somos Mermet. Los pioneros del tejido de protección solar. Since 1951, our passionate team of experts is on a mission to help create comfortable and pleasant places to work and live in. Desde 1951, nuestro equipo de expertos apasionados por su trabajo se dedica a ofrecer unos lugares confortables y agradables para trabajar y vivir. At Mermet, we create sunscreen fabrics for people, not buildings. Whether you want to filter out the sun or improve acoustics, reduce glare or create more privacy. We always keep the...

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ADDED PERFORMANCE RENDIMIENTO AÑADIDO Reflects up to 80% of solar energy for indoor thermal comfort Refleja hasta un 80% de la energía solar en favor del confort térmico interior GLARE CONTROL Optimal glare control classification for all colours Clasificación de control del deslumbramiento óptima para todos los colores Enhanced view through the fabric thanks to the metallisation Visión mejorada a través del tejido gracias a la metalización Very low emissivity so fabrics stay cool and do not emit heat Emisividad muy baja para que los tejidos se mantengan frescos y no emitan calor Wider fabric...

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COLOURS PANAMA CHROME+ 240 – 285 cm

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TECHNICAL DATA CARACTERÍSTICAS TÉCNICAS PANAMA CHROME+ GENERAL FABRIC PROPERTIES PROPIEDADES GENERALES DEL TEJIDO Weighted composition Composición 36 % Fibreglass - 64 % PVC 36 % Fibra de vidrio - 64 % PVC Weaving pattern Patrón de tejido Widths Anchos Roll length (nominal) Longitud del rollo Surface mass (weight) Masa superficial (peso) Thickness Espesor ≥ 7 (white not graded) ≥ 7 (blanco no incluido) Colour fastness to artificial light (scale of 8) Solidez del color a la luz artificial (escala de 8) Emissivity of the metallised side Emisividad de la cara metalizada Acoustic properties ( w)...

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THERMAL AND VISUAL PROPERTIES PROPIEDADES TÉRMICAS Y VISUALES EN 14501:2021 - ISO 52022-3:2017 SOLAR HEAT AND LIGHT CONTROL PROPERTIES PROPIEDADES DE CALOR SOLAR Y CONTROL DE LA LUZ Colour (name & code) Color (nombre y código) Side Cara Glare control class Clase de control del deslumbramiento SOLAR FACTORS (FABRIC + GLAZING) FACTORES SOLARES (TEJIDO + ACRISTALAMIENTO) Visual contact with the outside class Clase de contacto visual con el exterior Efficiency class Clase de eficiencia Efficiency class Clase de eficiencia PANAMA CHROME+ White 00020002 White Linen White Pearl Black Pearl Samples tested...

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THERMAL FACTORS ÍNDICES TÉRMICOS BASIC PRINCIPLES PRINCIPIOS BÁSICOS Solar radiation is always partially transmitted through, absorbed or reflected by the fabric. The sum of all 3 equals 100. Ts + Rs + As = 100 % of solar energy. Toda radiación solar es en parte transmitida a través del tejido, absorbida o reflejada por el tejido. La suma de las 3 es igual a 100. Ts + Rs + As = 100 % de la energía solar. Thermal and optical values, as defined in the European standard EN 14501:2021 (Blinds and Shutters, Thermal and Visual Comfort, Performance Characteristics and Classification), are used to measure...

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ADVICE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONS To facilitate the handling of large widths of fabric and to avoid marks on the fabric, Mermet recommends that the panel(s) be rolled on a tube at each stage of the assembly process. Para facilitar la manipulación de tejidos de gran anchura, así como para evitar marcas, Mermet recomienda enrollar los paneles en un tubo en cada etapa de la confección. En el caso de los tejidos con un revestimiento acrílico blanco en el envés, se recomienda manipularlos en una superficie de trabajo limpia, sin polvo y seca. For fabrics with a white acrylic coating...

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