I guess this question is directed at conservators and collections managers
on the listserve: I'm searching for Solarveil-type blinds for our
institution. Unfortunately, the manufacturer of Solarveil fabric has gone
out of business. One blind manufacturer I spoke with said I can get the same
effect (allowing some visible light in, but blocking most UV light) by using
any material with "1% openness". My questions are: Is this accurate? And
assuming it's a description of weave density, how the heck do I gauge
"openness? Is there another manufacturer of solarveil-type fabric that I
should be contacting? 

 

Thanks,

 

--suzanne Buchanan

 

Suzanne Buchanan, Director

Hingham Historical Society

P.O. Box 434

Hingham, MA 02043

Phone: 781-749-7721

Fax: 781-749-0091

http://www.hinghamhistorical.org/

 


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