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Verosol shade fabrics: collections, performance & fit
A Netherlands-based inventor of metallised (aluminium-backed) fabrics, making high-performance indoor solar-screen roller and pleated blind fabrics that reflect solar heat while keeping outward view.
This is an independent overview. Central Shades doesn't claim a dealer relationship with Verosol — we evaluate the whole system (fabric, motor, controls, wiring, size, and serviceability) and recommend what's genuinely best for your project.
Best-fit uses
- Sun-drenched, high-glare glazing (west/south walls, floor-to-ceiling glass) — metallisation gives ~74–85% solar reflectance while keeping view-through
- Heat and energy control on premium residential glass
- Spec / LEED projects (Greenguard Gold, EPD/HPD; EnviroScreen adds C2C Bronze + Oeko-Tex + PVC-free)
Poor-fit uses
- True room-darkening/blackout (screens are open-weave 2–4%; blockout would need the Verocell line)
- Exterior/outdoor applications (Verosol positions these as indoor)
- Clients wanting a coastal-rated warranty (3-yr guarantee; no coastal spec published)
Collections
| Collection | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 202 SilverScreen 2% | solar screen | 2% open; ~85% solar reflectance; 64% PVC / 36% glass, aluminium-metallised. Flagship line. |
| 205 SilverScreen 4% | solar screen | 4% open; up to ~77% reflectance; more open weave for better view-through. |
| 802 EnviroScreen | solar screen | 2% open; ~74% reflectance; PVC-free inherent-FR polyester; Cradle to Cradle Bronze + Oeko-Tex; 100% recyclable. |
| 103 ComfortScreen | light-filtering | 3% open; ~62% reflectance; 100% polyester two-tone metallised. |
| 883 Curtain fabrics | sheer | See-through metallised curtain fabric (~16% open) for energy saving. |
| Verocell (cellular / pleated) | decorative | Metallised honeycomb spanning transparent to 100% blockout — confirm per fabric. |
Materials & performance
- Composition: Aluminium-metallised glass-fibre/PVC (SilverScreen: 64% PVC / 36% glass), Metallised polyester (EnviroScreen PVC-free inherent-FR; ComfortScreen; curtains)
- Openness: Solar screens run ~2–4% open (202=2%, 205=4%, 802=2%, 103=3%); see-through curtains up to ~16%. Verocell cellular spans transparent to blockout. Values are per-product — confirm per SKU.
- Certifications: Greenguard / Greenguard Gold, EPD / HPD, RoHS / REACH, Oeko-Tex Standard 100 + Cradle to Cradle Bronze (EnviroScreen, PVC-/halogen-/phthalate-/PFAS-free), Fire: EN 13501-1, BS 5867 pt2 type B, NFPA 701, AS/NZS 1530.3
- Interior / exterior: Interior (confirm for exterior use)
Southwest Florida note
Verosol documents these as INDOOR sun-protection fabrics; no exterior or coastal/salt-air rating is published (the only weather-adjacent figure is 202's 'Exterior 8' light-fastness — a colourfastness rating, not a durability spec). Not an exterior/coastal fabric source.
Common questions about Verosol shade fabrics
Where do Verosol shade fabrics fit best?
Sun-drenched, high-glare glazing (west/south walls, floor-to-ceiling glass) — metallisation gives ~74–85% solar reflectance while keeping view-through Heat and energy control on premium residential glass Spec / LEED projects (Greenguard Gold, EPD/HPD; EnviroScreen adds C2C Bronze + Oeko-Tex + PVC-free)
What openness levels do Verosol shade fabrics offer?
Solar screens run ~2–4% open (202=2%, 205=4%, 802=2%, 103=3%); see-through curtains up to ~16%. Verocell cellular spans transparent to blockout. Values are per-product — confirm per SKU.
Are Verosol fabrics suitable for exterior or coastal use?
Verosol documents these as INDOOR sun-protection fabrics; no exterior or coastal/salt-air rating is published (the only weather-adjacent figure is 202's 'Exterior 8' light-fastness — a colourfastness rating, not a durability spec). Not an exterior/coastal fabric source.
What certifications do Verosol shade fabrics carry?
Greenguard / Greenguard Gold, EPD / HPD, RoHS / REACH, Oeko-Tex Standard 100 + Cradle to Cradle Bronze (EnviroScreen, PVC-/halogen-/phthalate-/PFAS-free), Fire: EN 13501-1, BS 5867 pt2 type B, NFPA 701, AS/NZS 1530.3.
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- Coastal window treatments (heat, UV, salt air)
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.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-14
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