Confidence in Textiles
This has been the motto of the independent test institutes of the International Oeko-Tex Association since 1992. Products of all types that are tested for harmful substances and found to pose no risk whatsoever to health are given the Oeko-TexStandard 100 certificate of approval. Tempotest fabrics continually receive this designation.
Indicates the % of solar heat & infrared rays that a fabric will reflect and absorb. All the fabrics in the Tempotest Collection offer at least 74% solar heat protection.
Darker patterns typically offer better heat protection. If maximizing the decrease in temperature under the awning is a priority, pick relatively dark tones. Dark colored fabrics absorb more heat than light colored fabrics, so if the specific application does not allow for proper headroom, than a lighter fabric will actually 'feel' cooler as you get closer to the fabric.
Indicates the % of solar light a fabric will reflect and absorb.
Darker patterns typically minimize sun glare the most while lighter fabrics will keep the area under the awning brighter.
Protection from U.V. Rays
The UV Protection Factor (UPF) measures how much UV rays pass through the fabric.
Darker patterns typically provide more protection against UV rays.
UPF
Range
15-24
25-39
40-50+
Protection
Category
Good
Very Good
Excellent
% of UV
Elimination
93.3-95.9
96.0-97.4
>97.5
Ratio between the total solar energy transmitted into a room through a solar protection device/window system and the incident solar energy. A measurement of energy, usually heat, striking a surface. If you were sitting near a campfire, the warmth you would feel would come from the radiant heat of the fire, and it could be measured in terms of incident energy.