APRIL 2011
Mermet Introduces Cortina, Siena and Edessa Twilight

New RoHS compliant and GREENGUARD Children and Schools Certified fabrics address the needs of the market

COWPENS, SOUTH CAROLINA – Mermet, a world leader in the manufacture of solar protection fabrics, announced the launch of three new fabrics to its eco-friendly, green fabric offering: Cortina, Siena, and Edessa Twilight. All three fabrics include fire retardant ratings, GreenGuard Children and Schools certification and are RoHS compliant. Cortina, Siena, and Edessa Twilight are made from 100% PVC-free polyester and available in an assortment of colors and styles for residential and commercial roller shade, panel track, roman shade and skylight applications.

Cortina and Siena are translucent fabrics with innovative designer patterns. Cortina is available in a 5% openness factor, and Siena in a 7% factor. Both feature eight stylish colors in a 118” width, and provide exceptional solar control.

Edessa Twilight, is a blackout fabric boasting eight rich, textured colors with a value entry price. Available in a 118” width and two fire retardant levels for residential and commercial applications.

“These new additions to our Green offering were driven by our customers who were asking for more PVC-free fabric alternatives,” said Chris Duerk, Director of Sales and Marketing at Mermet. “The wider widths are critical as windows are getting larger and homeowners, hotel guests and executives alike seek cleaner views without the impediment of seams. The unique patterns and texture will be an instant hit with our customers, designers, and architects.”

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JULY 2010
Mermet Unveils New T Screen Collection

COWPENS, SOUTH CAROLINA – Mermet, a world leader in the manufacture of solar protection fabrics, announces the new T screen collection! The popular twill screen boasts a new weave pattern, 16 new colors, and track control through Enduris™ Glass Core Technology. The standard collection includes a 3% openness factor and 98.4” width, with a 1% openness factor available via special order.

Current fashion trends played a major role in the color design, with warm and cool pallets, for hospitality, residential and commercial applications. Dual-toned construction provides optimal heat and glare control.

“The new version of T Screen reinforces Mermet’s commitment to providing quality, innovative fabrics to meet our customer’s expectations,” said Chris Duerk, Director of Sales and Marketing at Mermet. “The new T Screen combines designer style and solar protection into one great package, for both residential and commercial applications.” Like all Mermet screen fabrics, T Screen certifications include Greenguard® Children and Schools and Oeko-tex, with FR and ASTM G21 fungal resistance ratings. Sample cards are available upon request.

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MARCH 2010
Mermet and RollEase Announce New Distribution Program

COWPENS, SOUTH CAROLINA and STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT, U.S.A. – Mermet and RollEase are proud to announce a new distribution program between the worldwide leaders in solar screen fabrics and premium operating systems.

RollEase will launch a collection of Mermet fabrics in March 2010. The collection includes a wide variety of transparent, translucent and blackout fabrics. Many of the Mermet fabrics feature Enduris™ Glass Core Technology: a combination of superior-quality coatings and glass yarn at the core to enhance sustainability while reducing energy costs.

Fabrics in the RollEase collection will be available as cut yardage, offering RollEase customers a complete fabric assortment with limited inventory investment. To expedite fulfillment of day-to-day needs, RollEase customers can look forward to expanded service levels, including 24-hour order turnaround and next-day freight services (where applicable).   This major investment by RollEase is an important further step to provide ever more options and solutions to its core customer base.

RollEase designs, manufactures and markets manual and motorized window covering operating systems and accessories for use in both commercial and residential applications. Established in 1980, RollEase is the leading designer and largest manufacturer of premium operating systems worldwide. RollEase serves all segments of the domestic and international window covering industry including OEM's, fabricators, workrooms, commercial contractors, interior designers, architects and retailers.

For sales inquiries, please contact RollEase Customer Service via toll-free telephone at (800) 552-5100 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Visit the RollEase website at http://www.rollease.com.


JUNE 2009
Mermet Offers Free Continuing Education Course through AEC Daily

COWPENS, SOUTH CAROLINA, U.S.A. – Mermet has partnered with AEC Daily to provide free on-line continuing education for Architect and Design Professionals.  

Titled “Solar Shade Fabric and Sustainable Design”, the Mermet CE course discusses the importance of green building while also illustrating the benefits of solar shading. The course covers the composition of various types of solar shade fabrics and how composition affects performance. Additionally, the Mermet CE course demonstrates how integrating solar shading into building design can reduce energy loads, support daylighting strategies, and contribute toward LEED Energy and Atmosphere (EA) and Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) categories.   

The Mermet CE course is registered with numerous organizations including the AIA, IDCEC and CSI. It can be accessed on the web at http://www.aecdaily.com/sponsor/mermet.

JULY 2007
Mermet Facility Expansion

COWPENS, SOUTH CAROLINA, U.S.A. – The Mermet facility in Cowpens, South Carolina has undergone a facility expansion of 85,000 square feet. This expansion allowed for Mermet’s corporate offices, weaving, coating, and warehouse operations to be combined in one centrally-located 130,000 square foot facility.

In addition to combining all operational aspects in one facility, the expansion also provided Mermet with additional space to increase capacity based on market demand and future business growth. Mermet’s production capacity has already increased 60% in weaving and 25% in coating to date.  “We have begun hiring based on added equipment,” states Jules Duguay, General Manager, Mermet.

The 2007 expansion increased Mermet’s total facility size from 84,000 square feet across two facilities to 130,000 square feet under one roof. Construction on the expansion began in April 2007 and was completed at the end of 2008. Garrard Construction Group was the general contractor for the facility expansion, which was designed by Hale Architects and engineered by Brock Design Group. The facility expansion was managed by Bill Butler of JWB Realty Services.