ZIP Screen fabric and openness
The fabric is where a ZIP Screen balances shade, glare control and outward view. It is specified by its material and its openness factor rather than by a single part number. WorldWideTradeX supplies ZIP Screen systems with fabric specified per project from Türkiye.
A screen mesh, not a solid panel
The fabric is a woven or coated mesh that shades while letting air and some light through.
A ZIP Screen fabric is a technical screen mesh, not a solid blind. It is specified by its openness factor, the share of the weave left open, which sets how much shade, glare control and outward view the screen gives.
Specified with the right openness, the fabric shades the opening from outside, cutting solar heat and glare before they reach the interior, while still allowing ventilation and a soft outward view by day.
Common ZIP Screen mesh types
Several mesh constructions serve different openings and buildings.
Fiberglass screen
A woven glass-fibre mesh, stable and dimensionally consistent for outdoor screening.
Polyester screen
A woven polyester mesh, often PVC-coated for durability and easy care.
PVC-coated mesh
A coated weave that resists weather and is simple to clean.
Blackout options
Tighter weaves that cut light for bedrooms, projection or display contexts.
Coloured meshes
Tints and colours matched to the building's frame and façade.
Custom weights
Heavier or lighter cloths selected for the opening and exposure.
Balancing shade and view
Openness factor is the main lever a specifier uses.
A higher openness factor keeps the outward view and daylight, which suits front-of-house and residential glazing where seeing out matters. A lower openness gives more shade, glare control and privacy, which suits west-facing or intense-sun elevations.
There is no single correct value: the right openness depends on the orientation, the use of the space and how much view the client wants to keep. We confirm the fabric and openness per project with the specifier.
Fabric within the technical picture
Fabric is one part of the specification.
Fabric information that helps us quote
Share as much as you can. Points that depend on the project are confirmed per order.
- Openness factor The balance of shade, glare control and view needed.
- Material and colour Woven fiberglass, polyester, PVC-coated or blackout, with the colour.
- Application Residential, hospitality, commercial or pergola.
- Orientation and exposure Which way the opening faces and how much sun or wind it gets.
- Destination market The market for export documentation and any local preferences.
Frequently asked questions
What is ZIP Screen fabric made of?
Usually a woven fiberglass or polyester mesh, often PVC-coated for weather resistance and easy care. The exact cloth is selected per project.
What does openness factor mean?
It is the proportion of the mesh left open. Higher openness keeps the view and daylight; lower openness gives more shade and privacy.
Which openness should I choose?
It depends on orientation, use and how much view matters. We confirm the right openness with the specifier per project.
Can ZIP Screen fabric block UV?
Screen mesh filters ultraviolet light, which helps reduce fading of interiors, though the degree depends on the fabric specified.
Is blackout ZIP Screen fabric available?
Tighter weaves and blackout options exist for bedrooms, display and projection contexts; availability is confirmed per order.
Can fabric be supplied from Türkiye?
Yes. As a ZIP Screen Supplier from Türkiye, WorldWideTradeX supplies systems with fabric specified per project and documented for the destination market.
Talk to the export team
Write to [email protected] or use the contact form below and we will specify the right fabric and openness for your ZIP Screen project.