RETRACTABLE SCREEN FABRICS
Sunesta Fabric Collection
SUNESTA OFFERS MORE THAN 100 EXCLUSIVE FABRIC COLOR OPTIONS.
How to pick the right openness factor
Solar screen mesh is rated by openness factor — the percentage of the weave that's open air. A 1% mesh blocks almost all sun and view; a 14% mesh barely cuts glare but preserves the view almost intact. For most KC porches we recommend 3% or 5% on west and south exposures and 10% on north exposures where glare matters less than airflow.
All of our screen fabrics meet GreenGuard low-emission standards and resist mildew, which matters here in mid-July. Pair your mesh choice with one of our Sentry motorized screens, browse coordinating awning fabrics, or request a free quote.
Color matters more than most homeowners expect. Charcoal mesh disappears against the view — your eye reads through it almost instantly — while beige or stone mesh reflects more sun back into the room and looks more present from inside. For sleeping porches and screened additions where the view is the point, we almost always specify charcoal. For sun-soaked west-facing rooms, beige or sandstone mesh keeps the room cooler.