A116 3% Openness Fine-Texture Solar Shades with Large Tube (38mm)

A 3% openness factor is the 'gold standard' for balance. It allows enough natural light to brighten your room while filtering out 97% of UV rays and harsh glare. It offers a soft, pleasant view of the outdoors during the day while maintaining a high level of privacy compared to more open weaves.

The 38mm large tube provides significantly higher structural rigidity than standard 28mm tubes. This prevents the roller from bowing or sagging under the weight of wider fabrics, ensuring your shades stay perfectly level and operate smoothly for years without edge fraying.

Unlike traditional, utilitarian solar fabrics, our fine-texture finish adds a sophisticated, matte, and organic aesthetic. It elevates the look of your interior decor while providing superior light diffusion, effectively eliminating the 'plastic' look found in budget alternatives.

Yes. The 38mm heavy-duty tube system is specifically engineered for wide spans. Its increased torque and stable rotation make it the ideal choice for large living room windows or sliding glass doors where smaller tubes would likely fail or warp.

3% openness shades offer excellent daytime privacy because the tight weave makes it difficult for outsiders to see in. However, at night, when interior lights are on, silhouettes may be visible from the outside. If complete nighttime privacy is required, we recommend layering them with curtains.

By design, the 3% openness weave blocks approximately 97% of harmful UV rays. This is highly effective in preventing your hardwood floors, expensive furniture, and artwork from fading due to long-term sun exposure.

Yes. The larger tube diameter provides greater mechanical leverage, making the shade feel lighter and more responsive. This results in a much smoother, quieter, and more consistent rolling experience compared to entry-level 28mm systems.

Inside mount offers a clean, architectural look that sits flush within your window frame. Outside mount is recommended if your window casing is too shallow for the 38mm hardware or if you want to overlap the window frame to minimize light gaps and maximize coverage.