Solar Shades, Keep the View, Lose the Glare
A fine screen mesh stops most solar heat and UV before it reaches the glass — while the view outside stays exactly where it was.
Solar Shades, in detail
Solar shades are specified by openness: the percentage of the weave that is open. A 1% fabric is nearly solid and stops most heat; a 10% fabric lets the view through almost untouched.
From inside, the mesh reads as a tinted window. From outside during the day, it reads as a mirror — which is why solar shades are the standard choice for street-facing offices and glass-fronted homes.
- Openness 1%, 3%, 5% and 10% in stock
- Cuts solar heat gain, so air conditioning runs less
- Daytime privacy without losing the view
- UV protection for floors, furniture and artwork
- Exterior-rated mesh and motors for pergolas
- Openness
- 1% / 3% / 5% / 10%
- Fibre
- PVC-coated fibreglass
- Max size
- 3200 × 3600 mm
- Best for
- Offices, glass walls, terraces
Styles and configurations
1% Dense
Maximum heat and glare control for west-facing glass.
3% Balanced
The all-round choice for living rooms and studies.
5% View
Keeps the outlook while removing glare.
10% Open
The lightest touch — city views and balconies.
Technical details
| Fabric | |
| Openness | 1%, 3%, 5%, 10% |
| Fibre | PVC-coated fibreglass or polyester |
| Colours | White, sand, grey, bronze, black |
| Exterior grade | Available for outdoor use |
| Hardware | |
| Cassette | 75 mm or 90 mm aluminium |
| Brackets | Wall, ceiling or facade |
| Side channels | Optional for windy sites |
| Motor | Battery, solar or hardwired |
| Dimensions | |
| Min width | 300 mm |
| Max width | 3200 mm |
| Max drop | 3600 mm |
| Exterior | Up to 5000 mm wide with guide rails |
| Supply | |
| MOQ | 15 units |
| Lead time | 10–14 days |
| Packing | Tube-packed with fabric sleeve |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Measuring made simple
Solar shades are usually mounted outside the recess so the mesh catches sun before it reaches the glass — that is where the heat saving actually comes from.
Width
Opening plus 70 mm each side, or full wall width.
Drop
From the cassette to the floor or sill, minus 10 mm.
Reveal
Allow 70 mm for the cassette and brackets.
Choosing an openness factor
| Feature | Heat cut | View | Privacy by day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1% | Highest | Softened | High |
| 3% | High | Good | Good |
| 5% | Medium | Very good | Moderate |
| 10% | Low | Nearly clear | Low |
Looking after your solar shade
Maintenance
- Dust the mesh with a soft brush or vacuum on low suction.
- Wash with water and mild soap; rinse and let it hang dry.
- Never scrub the weave — it distorts the openness.
- In coastal areas, rinse exterior shades monthly to remove salt.
Warranty and spares
- 5 years on mesh and mechanism
- UV-stable coating tested to 1,000 hours
- Mesh replaceable on existing hardware
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View details →Common questions
Which openness should I choose?
3% suits most living spaces. Choose 1% for west-facing offices and screen walls, 10% where the view matters most.
Do solar shades work at night?
With interior lights on, the mirror effect reverses and people outside can see in. For evening privacy, pair with a second layer or choose a darker, denser weave.
Can they be used outdoors?
Yes — our exterior-rated mesh and motors are designed for pergolas, balconies and shopfronts.
Will they stop all heat?
They stop most direct solar gain, particularly at 1–3% openness. They do not insulate like a cellular shade, so the two are often combined.
Can they be motorised?
Yes, with battery, solar-charged or hardwired motors.
Do they block the view completely?
No. Even at 1% you can see shapes and light outside; at 10% the view is nearly clear.
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