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Twitchell Textilene shade fabrics: collections, performance & fit
A US (Made-in-USA) manufacturer of Textilene PVC-coated polyester solar-screen mesh for exterior shading, hurricane/zip screens and interior roller-screen shades.
This is an independent overview. Central Shades doesn't claim a dealer relationship with Twitchell Textilene — we evaluate the whole system (fabric, motor, controls, wiring, size, and serviceability) and recommend what's genuinely best for your project.
Best-fit uses
- Exterior lanai/patio, zip/cable and hurricane screens — including Miami-Dade HVHZ-rated options for Florida wind codes
- Durable UV/glare mesh that keeps outward view (flame- and fade-resistant, Greenguard Gold)
- Dual interior/exterior solar-screen roller shades needing FR + third-party air-quality certification
Poor-fit uses
- Decorative or soft interior textile look (this is a technical mesh — no drapery/sheer lines)
- True blackout (only a 'Dim Out' line is named, with no published blackout spec)
- Buyers needing enumerated openness % per colour (many specs live on dealer/Trivantage pages, not Twitchell's own)
Collections
| Collection | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Textilene 80 / 90 / 95 | solar screen | Core solar-screen mesh (90+ adds flame retardant; 95 via Trivantage). Per-line openness % not enumerated on the maker's pages — confirm per SKU. |
| Nano 95 / 97 / 99 | solar screen | Finer-denier, softer hand. Nano 97 = 3% open, blocks up to 97% UV (maker-stated); antimicrobial + Greenguard Gold. |
| ShadeView 10D / 18D | light-filtering | Interior roller-screen line (custom colours at 1000+ lineal-yard minimums). |
| Omegatex / StormShield | exterior | Transparent hurricane screen; passes the Miami-Dade County HVHZ corner-shot test; blocks up to 91% UV; non-phthalate plasticizer. |
| Textilene Dim Out | room-darkening | Named dim-out exterior line; no published openness/blackout spec — confirm. |
Materials & performance
- Composition: PVC-coated polyester mesh (2x2 basket weave) with a polyester core yarn, Non-phthalate plasticizer (Omegatex)
- Openness: Documented figures: Nano 97 = 3% open / ~97% UV block; Omegatex ~91% UV block. Per-line openness for Textilene 80/90/95 and Nano 95/99 is NOT enumerated on the maker's own product pages (the '80=80% / 90=90%' naming is not verbatim-confirmed) — confirm per SKU.
- Certifications: Greenguard Gold, NFPA 701 + CA Title 19, REACH-compliant, Miami-Dade HVHZ hurricane approval (Omegatex), 15-yr limited exterior warranty (Nano 97: 10-yr)
- Interior / exterior: Includes exterior-rated fabrics
Southwest Florida note
Engineered for harsh south/west-facing elevations and exterior/hurricane use — Omegatex is documented to pass the Miami-Dade HVHZ corner-shot test and meet Florida projectile codes, a strong fit for coastal SW Florida wind zones. Salt-air-specific durability is not separately published — confirm per system.
Common questions about Twitchell Textilene shade fabrics
Where do Twitchell Textilene shade fabrics fit best?
Exterior lanai/patio, zip/cable and hurricane screens — including Miami-Dade HVHZ-rated options for Florida wind codes Durable UV/glare mesh that keeps outward view (flame- and fade-resistant, Greenguard Gold) Dual interior/exterior solar-screen roller shades needing FR + third-party air-quality certification
What openness levels do Twitchell Textilene shade fabrics offer?
Documented figures: Nano 97 = 3% open / ~97% UV block; Omegatex ~91% UV block. Per-line openness for Textilene 80/90/95 and Nano 95/99 is NOT enumerated on the maker's own product pages (the '80=80% / 90=90%' naming is not verbatim-confirmed) — confirm per SKU.
Are Twitchell Textilene fabrics suitable for exterior or coastal use?
Engineered for harsh south/west-facing elevations and exterior/hurricane use — Omegatex is documented to pass the Miami-Dade HVHZ corner-shot test and meet Florida projectile codes, a strong fit for coastal SW Florida wind zones. Salt-air-specific durability is not separately published — confirm per system.
What certifications do Twitchell Textilene shade fabrics carry?
Greenguard Gold, NFPA 701 + CA Title 19, REACH-compliant, Miami-Dade HVHZ hurricane approval (Omegatex), 15-yr limited exterior warranty (Nano 97: 10-yr).
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Sources & methodology
This is an independent overview synthesized from official manufacturer and standards documentation — not copied marketing. We publish only what we can source, and flag anything that needs manufacturer or project confirmation. Specifications change; confirm details for your specific project.
- Twitchell Corporation — Fabrics
- Twitchell Corporation — Nano 97 Solar Screen Fabric
- Twitchell Corporation — Omegatex Hurricane Screen
Last reviewed: 2026-07-14
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