Alkenz 101
Part 1: Understanding Technical Properties
Part 2: Alkenz Fabric Offering
Part 3: Setting Alkenz Apart
Part 4: Alkenz Sample Update
Part 5: Almedahls Update
Alkenz 101
Part 1: Understanding Technical Properties
Technical Properties
Solar Screen Material can be used for a variety of applications, such as:
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Roller Shades
Roman Shades
Panel Tracks
Exterior Retractable Screens and Awnings
Fabric Tension Systems
Fixed Screens (non movable)
Printing Medium
Partitions and Room Dividers
Technical Properties
Solar Shade Color
Color is one of the most important factors in determining performance. Dark colors
show less dirt and pollutants and provide the best solar protection and transparency.
Light colors reflect heat and help preserve the levels of natural light.
Light Transmission
MYTH:
FACT:
Tighter weave will significantly reduce light transmission
Color is a much more important factor
MYTH:
FACT:
Increased openness will provide better transparency
Again, color is a much more important factor
Example: 10% open charcoal Tv = 12% (visible light transmission)
1% open white
Tv = 15%
Technical Properties
Understanding Fenestration Properties
Fenestration, as defined by The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), is any
opening in a building's envelope including windows, doors and skylights. In terms of
Solar Screen Shades, we need to understand these fenestration properties that
measure performance.
Thermal Factors
Thermal factors are comprised of Ts (Solar Transmittance), Rs (Solar Reflectance) and
As (Solar Absorption).
Solar shade fabric is also tested for visible transmission (Tv), the portion of the
sunlight the eye can see, as well as the shading coefficient, which is an indicator of
the reduction of solar heat gain.
The thermal factors are used to calculate the shading coefficient. The shading
coefficient represents the percentage of solar heat gain that is transmitted to the
interior through the glass and shading system.
Technical Properties
Fenestration properties are represented on binder cards and swatch decks for customer
reference.
Technical Properties
Thermal Factors – Ts
Ts: Solar Transmittance – proportion of solar energy transmitted through the fabric.
A low percentage indicates good filtration of solar energy by the fabric. Low
transmittance is necessary for controlling direct sunlight. This ensures
appropriate control of glare and visual comfort.
Solar Screen Overview
Thermal Factors – Rs
Rs: Solar Reflectance – proportion of solar radiation reflected by the fabric. A high
percentage means the fabric performs well at reflecting solar energy. High
reflectance is good for controlling solar heat gain with internal applications. It
can also result in excessive glare on the interior during periods of direct sunlight.
High transmission and high reflectance are normally synonymous with light
colored fabrics.
Solar Screen Overview
Thermal Factors – As
As: Solar Absorption – proportion of solar radiation absorbed by the fabric.
Absorbed solar energy becomes heat. A lower percentage means the fabric
absorbs little solar energy. Medium to dark color fabrics will absorb and thus
control visible light better than light colors.
Technical Properties
How Thermal Factors Affect a Room
• Temperature of room before the
sun rises is 53ºF.
• Temperature of room before the
sun rises is 53ºF.
• As the sun heats temperature
increases to 62ºF.
• As the sun heats temperature
increases to 77ºF.
• Heat Gain = 9ºF
• Heat Gain = 24ºF
Technical Properties
All these factors are and will be listed in the fabric information. These thermal factors
become important in commercial bids where specific fenestration properties are
required. They are currently represented as follows:
These refer to types of window
glass.
C/L = clear glass
H.A. = Heat Absorbing Glass
Technical Properties
Light vs. Dark
Light Colors:
Dark Colors:
 Provide high levels of visible light
transmission (Tv) while protecting from
harmful effects of the sun.
 Help reduce solar heat gain
 Protect from UV rays
 Preserve natural levels of light
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Reduce visible light transmission
Improve transparency during daylight
Becomes less visible in the window
Reduces solar heat gain
Shows less dirt than lighter colors
Technical Properties
The technical difference between light and dark fabrics…
3000 Net 10%
Ts
Rs
As
Tv
N001, White/White
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15
20
N901, Charcoal/Charcoal
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The Ts number is lower on the dark fabric indicating that this fabric will let in
less sunlight than the light fabric.
The Rs number is higher on the white fabric which tells us that this fabric
performs much better at reflecting sunlight which will control the solar heat
gain. It also can indicate glare in periods of direct sunlight.
The As number being lower on the white fabric tells us that the fabric absorbs
less solar energy. Because the darker color absorbs more energy, it tends to
control the visible light more effectively.
The Tv number indicates what percentage of the sunlight you can visibly see
through the fabric – which is also an indicator of solar heat gain.
Alkenz 101
Part 2: Alkenz Fabric Offering
Fabric Offering
Collection Overview
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8 Collections of fabrics
6 Available openness factors (<1%, 1%, 3%, 5%, 10% & 15%)
87 Colors
Consistent Roll Lengths 33 yards
All stocked colors and styles available in 98.4” widths (limited stock widths 118”; 78.7” available)
Fabric Offering
Fabric Popularity
3000 Net
4000 Net
3000 RR
4700 P,Q
View R, 3000 SS
3000 HT
4000 L,W
3000 CA
Based on sales figures through January 2012
Fabric Offering
3000 Net
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2x2 Basketweave
Available in 1%, 3%, 5% and 10%
15 colors
25% Polyester, 75% Green PVC
Lightweight fabric that can be railroaded
Competitive Comparison
Alkenz
3000 Net 1%
3000 Net 3%
3000 Net 5%
3000 Net 10%
Phifer
SheerWeave 2500
SheerWeave 2410
SheerWeave 2390
SheerWeave 2360
Mermet
E Screen 1%
E Screen 3%
E Screen 5%
E Screen 10%
Vertilux
Vision 351
Vision 403
Vision 550
Vision 350
Fabric Offering
3000 Net
Color Availability
Bolded color styles are
available in the standard
collection.
Colors that are not bolded (and
are marked with an asterisk)
are available on special order.
Special order has decreased to
10 rolls but is subject to an 8
week lead time.
1%
3%
5%
10%
Color Description
N001
N001
N001
N001
White/White
N002
N002
N002
N002
White/Beige
N003
N003
N003
N003
White/Gray
*N091
*N091
N091
*N091
N201
N201
N201
N201
Beige/Beige
*N202
*N202
N202
*N202
Beige/Sable
*N203
N203
N203
*N203
Beige/Gray
*N301
N301
N301
N301
Gray/Gray
*N302
N302
N302
*N302
Gray/Dark Gray
*N303
*N303
N303
*N303
Gray/Blue Gray
*N304
*N304
N304
*N304
Gray/Blue
*N801
*N801
N801
*N801
Bronze/Bronze
N901
N901
N901
N901
Charcoal/Charcoal
N902
N902
N902
N902
Charcoal/Bronze
*N903
*N903
N903
*N903
Cream/Cream
Charcoal/Gray
Fabric Offering
3000 Net - Top Selling Colors
3000 NET
Rank
Sales by Color
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N002, White/Beige
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N001, White/White
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N901, Charcoal/Charcoal
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N003, White/Gray
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N902, Charcoal/Bronze
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N203, Beige/Gray
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N201, Beige/Beige
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N801, Bronze/Bronze
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N903, Charcoal/Gray
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N301, Gray/Gray
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N202, Beige/Sable
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N302, Gray/Dark Gray
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N091, Cream/Cream
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N303, Gray/Blue Gray
Fabric Offering
3000 Net Openness Popularity
14%
15%
1%
3%
19%
5%
10%
52%
Based on sales figures through January 2012
Fabric Offering
4000 Net
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2x2 Basketweave
Available in 3%, 5% and 10%
27% Polyester, 73% Green PVC
14 colors
Similar to 3000 Net with a larger diameter
yarn to create a heavier fabric
Competitive Comparison
Alkenz
4000 Net 3%
4000 Net 5%
4000 Net 10%
Phifer
ShearWeave 4400
ShearWeave 4000
ShearWeave 4100
Mermet
Vertilux
Vision 550
Natte
Mecho
ThermoVeil 1300
ThermoVeil 1500
ThermoVeil 2100
Fabric Offering
3%
5%
10%
Color Description
N001
N001
N001
White/White
N002
N002
N002
White/Beige
N003
N003
N003
White/Gray
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N091
*N091
N201
N201
N201
Beige/Beige
*N202
N202
*N202
Beige/Sable
Colors that are not bolded (and
are marked with an asterisk)
are available on special order.
N203
N203
*N203
Beige/Gray
N301
N301
N301
Gray/Gray
N302
N302
*N302
Gray/Dark Gray
Special order has decreased to
10 rolls but is subject to an 8
week lead time.
*N303
N303
*N303
Gray/Blue Gray
*N801
N801
*N801
Bronze/Bronze
N901
N901
N901
Charcoal/Charcoal
N902
N902
N902
Charcoal/Bronze
*N903
N903
*N903
4000 Net
Color Availability
Bolded color styles are
available in the standard
collection.
Cream/Cream
Charcoal/Gray
Fabric Offering
4000 Net - Top Selling Colors
4000 NET
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Sales by Color
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N002, White/Beige
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N203, Beige/Gray
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N001, White/White
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N902, Charcoal/Bronze
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N901, Charcoal/Charcoal
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N003, White/Gray
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N201, Beige/Beige
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N903, Charcoal/Gray
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N301, Gray/Gray
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N202, Beige/Sable
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N091, Cream/Cream
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N302, Gray/Dark Gray
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N303, Gray/Blue Gray
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N801, Bronze/Bronze
Fabric Offering
4000 Net Openness Popularity
12%
33%
3%
5%
10%
55%
Based on sales figures through January 2012
Fabric Offering
3000 RR
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2x1 Basketweave
Available in 3%
17 colors
25% Polyester, 75% Green PVC
Lightweight, fashionable fabric with many
color choices
Competitive Comparison
Alkenz
3000 RR 3%
Phifer
n/a
Mermet
M Screen 3% (8503)
Vertilux
n/a
Mecho
EuroVeil 5300
Fabric Offering
3000 RR
3000 RR
Top Selling Colors
Note:
All colors in the 3000 RR are stocked.
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Sales by Color
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RR82, Bronze/Sable
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RR94, Charcoal/Dim Gray
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RR10, White/White
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RR13, White/Light Gray
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RR12, White/Beige
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RR28, Beige/Bronze
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RR89, Bronze/Charcoal
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RR20, Beige/Beige
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RR23, Beige/Light Gray
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RR90, Charcoal/Charcoal
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RR84, Bronze/Dim Gray
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RR11, White/Sable
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RR80, Bronze/Bronze
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RR97, Charcoal/Forest Green
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RR95, Charcoal/Orange
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RR14, White/Yellow
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RR15, White/Pearl Mandarin
Fabric Offering
4700 P,Q
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Available in less than 1%
20% Polyester, 80% Green PVC
10 colors
Stylish screen manufactured for privacy and
maximum solar reflectance
Competitive Comparison
Alkenz
4700 P,Q
Phifer
ShearWeave 4800
Mermet
n/a
Vertilux
n/a
Mecho
ThermoVeil 0900
Fabric Offering
4700 P,Q - Top Selling Colors
4700 P,Q
Note:
All colors in the 4700
P,Q are stocked.
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Sales by Color
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P012, White/Beige/Beige
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P001, White/White
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Q007, Dark Gray/Graphite/Ebony
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P015, White/Blue Gray/White
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P013, White/Gray/Gray
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P017, White/Light Gray/Blue Gray
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Q006, Mushroom/Light Gray/Charcoal
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P016, White/Light Gray/Light Pink
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Q002, White/Cream/Thistle Gray
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Q001, White/Cream/Alabaster Beige
Fabric Offering
3000 View R, SS
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3x1 Basketweave / 2x2 Basketweave
Available in 15% / 3%
9 colors
View colors are ideal for applications where high
visibility of outside views is desired
• SS colors have a vertical stripe pattern
Competitive Comparison
(View R only, no comparable SS)
Alkenz
View R
Phifer
ShearWeave 3000
Mermet
n/a
Vertilux
n/a
Mecho
n/a
Fabric Offering
3000 View R, SS - Top Selling Colors
View R, 3000 SS
Note:
All colors in the
3000 View R, SS
are stocked.
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Sales by Color
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R100, White/White
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R402, Dim Gray/Light Gray
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R103, White/Gray
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R401, Dim Gray/Dim Gray
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R102, White/Sable
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SS03, White/Gray
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SS01, White/Beige
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R105, White/Blue Gray
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R900, Charcoal/Charcoal
Fabric Offering
3000 HT
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Broken Twill Weave
Available in 3% and 5%
25% Polyester, 75% Green PVC
5 colors
Has lighter color back to optimize solar reflectance
and allow for external uniformity
Competitive Comparison
Alkenz
3000 HT 3%
3000 HT 5%
Phifer
ShearWeave 2703
ShearWeave 2705
Mermet
T Screen 3%
n/a
Vertilux
n/a
n/a
Mecho
n/a
n/a
Fabric Offering
3000 HT- Top Selling Colors
3000 HT
Openness Popularity
3%
46%
5%
54%
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Sales by Color
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HT03, White/Light Gray
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HT09, White/Charcoal
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HT02, White/Beige
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HT01, White/White
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HT04, White/Dim Gray
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HT08, White/Bronze
Note:
All colors in the 3000 HT in both openness
are stocked.
Fabric Offering
3000 CA
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1x1 Basketweave
Available 3%
35% Polyester, 65% Green PVC
9 colors
Special weaving technique creates a soft, almost
cotton hand. Lightest weight fabric available.
• No competitive comparison
Fabric Offering
3000 CA- Top Selling Colors
3000 CA
Note:
All 3000 CA colors
are stocked.
Rank
Sales by Color
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CA03, White/Light Gray
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CA04, White/Dim Gray
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CA10, Charcoal/Dim Gray
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CA30, Gray/Light Gray
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CA09, Charcoal/Charcoal
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CA08, Charcoal/Bronze
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CA01, White/Floral White
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CA02, White/Moccasin
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CA12, White/Greenish Brown
Fabric Offering
4000 L,W
• Two distinctively different weaves with bright or
natural colors
• Available in 3% (W) and 5% (L)
• 27% Polyester, 73% Green PVC
• 8 colors
Fabric Offering
4000 L,W - Top Selling Colors
4000 L,W
Note:
All 4000 L,W colors
are stocked.
Rank
Sales by Color
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L101, White/Beige
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L102, White/Sable
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L103, White/Tree Brown
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W008, Cream/Purple
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W007, Cream/Orange
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W009, Cream/Khaki Green
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W003, White/Gray
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W006, Cream/Brick Red
Alkenz 101
Part 3: Setting Alkenz Apart
Setting Alkenz Apart
Lifetime Warranty
Many sunscreen fabrics come with a
short warranty period, leaving you
responsible if something goes wrong.
Only Alkenz by RollEase® SUNSHADOW®
Solar Screen Fabrics are backed by a
lifetime warranty.
Our fabrics are manufactured through
a state-of-the-art process using highquality PVC.
By offering industry-leading quality, we
confidently stand behind our fabrics
through exceptional customer support
and a warranty that lasts for the life of
the product.
Setting Alkenz Apart
“Green PVC”
Alkenz prides itself on cutting edge product design, specializing in the manufacturing
of environmentally friendly woven PVC fabrics for use in products for the home and
commercial interiors. PVC is durable, easy to maintain and provides the aesthetic
qualities customers want.
By common definition PVC is not green, but we are close. Alkenz uses only post industrial content
which offers low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) adhesives and all fabrics are certified OekoTex 100. This means that over the life cycle of the product, there is a relatively small
environmental impact.
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Non-EDC (Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals)
Non-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds)
RoHs/Lead Free
Heavy Metal Free
Chemical Adhesive Free
Setting Alkenz Apart
Low Flaw Rates
The flaw rates for Alkenz material have been estimated to be about 75% better
than industry standard. Consistently low flaw rates maximize fabricator profits by
minimizing scrap.
Low Odor
Specially formulated non-toxic PVC does not contain odor causing compounds
generally associated with solar screen material.
Consistent Roll Lengths
Rolls are always 33 yard (30M) long. Most solar screen producers deduct the
flaws from the rolls whereas Alkenz adds to get to the 33 yards to account for any
flaws. In doing this, customers are always guaranteed a certain length which
streamlines purchases and helps in reduction of scrap.
Setting Alkenz Apart
Alkenz vs. Other Solar Screen Manufacturers
Alkenz
Other
Chemical company that
manufactures the PVC in house
PVC supplied by multiple sources
Extensive R&D department that
continuously develops and improves
PVC
Because the PVC is sourced, there is
no way to advance and control the
quality.
Alkenz produces the coated yarn
May be sourced from different
locations
Vertically integrated company. Every
step is managed in-house
Outsources everything but the
weaving
Alkenz 101
Part 4: Sample Update
Alkenz Sample Update
 All swatches arrived in Stamford today
 New shipment of full binders arrived early
this week
 Individual Binder Cards and the balance
of the Full Binders and Decks are on the
next container which is scheduled in port
on 2/12. They will hopefully make their
way up to Stamford by the week of 2/20
Alkenz 101
Part 5: Almedahls Update
Almedahls Update
 Almedahls brochure in final revision
 New collection books will be ready in 2-3 weeks
 Once collection books are ready, we will send a mailing of the new brochure
and pricing.