What does openness mean and how should I decide?
Openness is a measurement of the amount of light that passes through the fabric. Generally speaking if sun or glare is a problem openness of 5% or less is desirable. The darker the fabric the more open it can become. In extreme cases openness can go down to 3% or even 1%.
What color should I use?
The choice is a balance between the aesthetic and technical requirements. Dark colors absorb more heat than light colors, so darker colors keep out more heat. They also keep out more light. Whatever color you choose be sure to hold it up to the light. The color that appears when you are looking at it in the book or on the table is often not quite the same as when held up to the light.
How wide does the fabric come?
Various fabrics come in different widths. Check our Sol-R-Control book for the available widths. Most width fall between 63" and 108"
Does a shade need a seam?
That would depend on the size of the window. All seams, if required are horizontal. If the window width is wider than the widest fabric width available, in the desired pattern, then a horizontal seam is required. An alternative is to make banded shades that are multiple vertical bands.
What is railroading?
When the window is wider than the fabric width and the height of the window is less than the width of the fabric, some fabrics can be hung sideways, i.e.: railroaded.
How do I clean the fabric?
Almost all the shade fabrics are easy to maintain by using a mild detergent, brushing and rinsing. Some should be regularly dusted/vaccumed.
Will the color fade?
The fabrics have been subjected to UV tests and the results can be seen on the fabric specification sheet. Generally speaking they are highly fade resistant.
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