SEA-TEX™ STERLING

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SEA-TEX™ STERLING

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Mermet, founded in 1951, specializes in sunscreen fabric production aimed at enhancing comfort, acoustics, glare reduction, and privacy while prioritizing sustainability.

Product Overview
The SEA-TEX™ STERLING fabric is a sustainable sunscreen fabric made from 100% polyester, including 50% recycled shoreline plastic. It is fire retardant, lead-free, PVC-free, and REACH compliant, supporting sustainable building certifications like LEED and BREEAM.

Technical Specifications
- Composition: 100% Polyester, 50% Recycled shoreline plastic
- Width: 280 cm
- Roll Length: 30 lm
- Surface Mass: 239 g/m² ± 5%
- Thickness: 0.50 mm ± 5%
- Colour Fastness: ≥ 7 (ISO 105 B02)
- Emissivity: 0.53

Mechanical Properties
- Breaking Strength: Warp > 167 daN/5 cm, Weft > 125 daN/5 cm
- Elongation at Break: Warp < 18%, Weft < 30%
- Tear Strength: Warp ≥ 25 daN, Weft ≥ 29 daN

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

Processing and Maintenance
- Cutting: Ultrasonic
- Welding: Thermal with weldable tapes, sewing
- Cleaning: Use a soft cloth

Thermal and Visual Properties
The fabric offers excellent thermal performance and energy efficiency by reducing heating and cooling needs, evaluated according to EN 14501:2021 and ISO 52022-3:2017 standards.

Acoustic Properties
Sound absorption is measured according to ISO 354:2003 and ISO 10534-2:2023 standards, indicating potential for acoustic improvement.

Handling Recommendations
Roll fabric on a tube during assembly to prevent marks. Handle white acrylic-coated fabrics on clean, dry surfaces, and use cotton gloves for metallised fabrics.

Warranty
Mermet offers a five-year warranty on most solar shading fabrics under normal use and maintenance conditions.

Care Instructions
Handle with clean, dry hands, use gloves, avoid scrubbing, solvents, or abrasives. Raise blinds during window cleaning to prevent chemical exposure.

Storage Conditions
Store fabrics in original packaging, horizontally, in stable temperature and humidity conditions, avoiding temperatures above 45°C.

General Maintenance
Handle with care, avoid strong rubbing, and do not use solvents or abrasives. Ensure blinds are rolled up during cleaning.

Additional Information
Visit the Mermet website for more details.

Catalog excerpts

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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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ELECCIÓN CONSCIENTE Helping to clean up plastic waste on beaches around the world Ayuda a eliminar los residuos plásticos de las playas de todo el mundo CLEANER BEACHES The weft consists entirely of recycled shoreline plastic Tejido fabricado íntegramente con plástico reciclado recuperado de la costa GREENER BUILDINGS CONSTRUCCIÓN SOSTENIBLE Ideal for sustainable construction initiatives such as LEED and BREEAM Opción perfecta para iniciativas de construcción sostenible como LEED o BREEAM ENHANCED PERFORMANCE RENDIMIENTO MEJORADO The metallised side boosts the fabric’s ability to control glare...

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TECHNICAL DATA CARACTERÍSTICAS TÉCNICAS SEA-TEX ™ STERLING GENERAL FABRIC PROPERTIES PROPIEDADES GENERALES DEL TEJIDO Weighted composition Composición 100 % Polyester, 50 % Recycled shoreline plastic 100 % Poliéster, 50 % Plástico reciclado de la costa Weaving pattern Patrón de tejido Width Ancho 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...

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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 Glazing F the outside class AcristalaClase de contacto miento F visual con el exterior Efficiency class Clase de eficiencia Efficiency class Clase de eficiencia Samples tested according to EN 410:1998 "Glass...

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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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