Question 1

What applications is the Blackout best suited for?

Accepted Answer

The Blackout is designed for hospitality and commercial projects: hotel guest rooms, lobbies, conference centers, restaurants, offices, and healthcare facilities. It is also widely used by roller blind manufacturers and distributors for residential applications. Each construction within the series targets a specific market segment from economy to premium.

Question 2

What fire safety certifications does the Blackout carry?

Accepted Answer

Fabrics in the Blackout are tested against international fire safety standards. Depending on the specific construction, certifications include NFPA 701 (USA), BS 5867 Part 2 (UK), M1 (France), DIN 4102 B1 (Germany), and GREENGUARD Gold. Test reports are available upon request.

Question 3

What GSM weights and widths are available in this series?

Accepted Answer

The Blackout offers multiple constructions ranging from 150 GSM (light-duty residential) to 350 GSM (heavy-duty commercial). Standard widths are 2.8m and 3.0m, with custom widths up to 3.2m available on request. Each construction comes in 4-12 colorways.

Question 4

Can I order custom colors or OEM branding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer Pantone-matched custom color dyeing with a MOQ of 300 yards per color. OEM and private-label packaging (branded cores, poly bags, carton labels) is available for orders of 50+ rolls. Our in-house design team can also develop exclusive patterns or textures for large-volume partnerships.

Question 5

How do I get a sample or color card for the Blackout?

Accepted Answer

Request a free color book containing swatches from all 9 series, or ask for specific Blackout cut samples. Samples ship worldwide via DHL/FedEx within 2 business days. Contact sales@awt-fabric.com or use the RFQ form on our website.

Question 6

What is the difference between this series and other A.W.T. fabric series?

Accepted Answer

A.W.T. Textile offers 9 complementary series: BR Blackout (100% light block), ZB Zebra (dual-shade stripes), JR Sunscreen (openness 1-10%), GR Light Filtering (soft diffused light), RP Recycled (rPET sustainable), PF PVC-Free (eco-friendly), MT Motorized-Ready (optimized for motor systems), JH Jacquard (decorative patterns), and ME Middle East (desert-climate optimized). Visit our Products page for a full comparison.

Construction	SKUs	Composition	Openness	GSM	Thickness	Width	Fire rating	Tier
200gsm Residential Blackout (Cordless-compatible, 100% PES 2-pass)	5	100% PES	0%	200	0.35 mm	118"	NFPA 701 (optional)	A
220gsm Commercial Blackout (NFPA701, 100% PES 3-pass)	5	100% PES	0%	220	0.38 mm	118"	NFPA 701	B
250gsm Hotel Blackout (NFPA701+GREENGUARD, PES+acrylic 3-pass)	5	PES + Acrylic	0%	250	0.42 mm	118"	NFPA 701	C
280gsm Premium Hotel (NFPA701, flocked back PES)	4	100% PES (flocked)	0%	280	0.5 mm	118"	NFPA 701	C
Thermal Insulated Blackout (100% PES + aluminum thermal back)	4	100% PES + Alu	0%	240	0.45 mm	118"	NFPA 701 (optional)	B
Inherently FR Blackout BS5867 P2 (PES permanent FR + 3-pass)	4	FR PES (inherent)	0%	260	0.44 mm	118"	BS 5867 Part 2	C
Inherently FR Blackout M1 (PES permanent FR)	3	FR PES (inherent)	0%	255	0.43 mm	118"	M1 (France)	C
Inherently FR Blackout B1 (PES permanent FR, DIN 4102)	3	FR PES (inherent)	0%	255	0.43 mm	118"	DIN 4102 B1	C
Ultra Blackout 99.9% (5-pass foam + flocked)	2	PES + Foam + Flock	0%	310	0.58 mm	118"	NFPA 701 (optional)	C

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