At the R+T Digital from 22 to 25 February 2021, Serge Ferrari will be presenting numerous additions to its Soltis premium range of solar protection fabrics. With these new product launches, the group plans to further expand its position in the market for outdoor screens, both for commercial construction and in the consumer sector. The expertise from the entire process chain within the group of companies (e.g. the development of new yarns), an in-depth exchange of information with external colour designers and the early involvement of system manufacturers in the development process, including comprehensive testing, have been incorporated into the process. The new Soltis range introduces solar shading materials with a comprehensive performance spectrum in terms of sophisticated design, outstanding convenience, ease of use as well as reliability and durability to meet the most demanding requirements of planners, solar shading professionals and end users.
Soltis Veozip is the first outdoor screen in the Soltis range specifically designed for ZIP systems. A new development for which the focus was on one major goal: to create the best possible solar protection fabric for ZIP systems, both for commercial construction and for outdoor living - as façade awnings or vertical awnings for roof terraces.
For this purpose, a technology tried and tested for decades in the production of upholstery fabrics was successfully adapted for sun protection: Batyline, a special manufacturing method at Serge Ferrari in which high-strength polyester yarn is individually coated with PVC and then woven. New techniques were used to adapt the weaving pattern to the special requirements for ZIP applications. Soltis Veozip thus equips the fabric to absorb tensile and elongation forces, while at the same time providing high dimensional stability to ensure optimum winding behaviour.
Sun protection and light incidence
Veozip is particularly powerful in reducing solar energy and impresses here with superior values across the entire colour spectrum (gtote ≤ 5 %) and this even in light colours (glazing type D - method 2 – gtote from 3 % to 5 %, depending on colour). In addition, this new screen fabric from Serge Ferrari combines unprecedented outward visibility with excellent anti-dazzle properties.
Ready for anything, even the wildest storm
Thanks to a special weave structure and specially developed and manufactured high-strength polyester yarn, Soltis Veozip meets the most demanding requirements placed on a ZIP system today (homogeneous tension, absorption and stability when exposed to wind).
Perfect tension
The fabric is impervious to wrinkles. The membrane always adapts optimally to the system environment by absorbing uneven forces and deformations which inevitably occur with repeated use. The fabric retains the ideal tension - no rippling along the lateral guides, no creasing across the running direction. This ensures a perfect look and longer life of the zip screen without compromising on dimensional stability.
Photo: Serge Ferrari
Design plus with colour palette
The use of “Canatex yarn” (a technology patented by Serge Ferrari, with integrated hemp fibres) ensures unique transparency and a particularly natural, textile look. In addition, this technology is responsible for outstanding properties in terms of sun protection and light incidence, for example by significantly reducing glare effects caused by the reflection of sunlight. The colour palette for this collection, with 15 shades, was also developed by Anne Emery, partner in the trend consultancy “Aujourd’hui ou Mardi”. Anne’s aim was to create RAL colours which could be perfectly combined with the most common tones in wood design and reflect the latest trends from the home building, hotel and restaurant industries. To facilitate colour selection and provide inspiration for customers, the collection is presented in five attractive colour worlds: Tropical, Raw, Elegant, Pure and Spicy. Another strength of Veozip is that it is easy to handle without the risk of changes in the fabric during processing or installation. The polyester yarn offers greater flexibility and eliminates the risk of nicks and stress whitening when the fabric is folded, or reduced performance due to creasing or less than ideal winding. In addition, the upper and reverse sides of the fabric are exactly identical to avoid processing errors.
Photo: Serge Ferrari