Internal roller blind fabrics: A key component in reducing carbon emissions and improving building performance

Though internal roller blind fabrics are a small design element, they play a key role in reducing a building’s carbon footprint. Buildings contribute 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions, with 28% from operational use and 11% from materials and construction. Every design decision helps in reducing these emissions.

Internal Roller Blind Fabrics: A Key Component in Reducing Carbon Emissions and Improving Building Performancediscusses how thoughtful blind fabric selection can reduce the carbon footprint and environmental impact of a building. By incorporating sustainable materials, blinds reduce the reliance on energy-intensive processes, both during their manufacturing and throughout their lifecycle. Additionally, choosing eco-friendly fabrics can align with broader architectural goals, supporting the visual appeal and functionality of spaces while simultaneously decreasing energy consumption. 

Sea-Tex fabrics types: non-metalised, ES metallised, and white backed performance. Each of those fabrics has different fenestration properties and are intended for use on different applications based on project requirements and types of window glazing.

Sea-Tex is a high-performance roller shade fabric composed of 50% recovered ocean bound plastic pollution, with an average-sized commercial project utilising approximately 480 kg of this material. This innovative, sustainable fabric is suitable for manual, motorised, and automated solar-control roller shade systems, providing comprehensive technical support for both commercial and residential applications through Horiso.

Download this whitepaper to learn how thoughtful blind fabric selection can reduce the carbon footprint and environmental impact of a building.