Technical Specs
Phifer SheerWeave vs Kleenscreen - Solar Screens Compared
November 2, 2026 · By Rolli Shades
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Phifer SheerWeave 2000 and 4000 vs Texstyle Kleenscreen 1%, 3%, 5%: composition, weight, width, fire rating, Tv and Rs by color, from the makers’ sheets.
Comparison · Solar screen fabrics
SheerWeave or Kleenscreen? Same openness, different yarn.
Phifer SheerWeave and Texstyle Kleenscreen are the two solar screen names most U.S. roller shade buyers meet. Both come in 1%, 3% and 5% openness, both carry NFPA 701 and GREENGUARD Gold, and both are 10-year fabrics. They differ in the yarn under the coating, in weight, and in how much light their pale colors let through. Rolli fabricates Kleenscreen; this page restates both makers’ published sheets so you can compare them line by line.
1 / 3 / 5%Openness, both
483 vs 722g/m² at 1% (KS vs 4001)
16 vs 4Tv % white at 1%
NFPA 701Both
10 yrWarranty, both
Specification
Three fabric families, one table
Kleenscreen is one family in three openness weights. SheerWeave is a catalog; the two series that overlap Kleenscreen are the fiberglass 2000 / 2100 and the polyester 4001 / 4400 / 4000 / 4100. Values are restated from each maker’s current sheet; “not published” means the maker does not print the figure.
| Texstyle Kleenscreen | SheerWeave 2000 / 2100 | SheerWeave 4001 / 4400 / 4000 / 4100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core yarn | Polyester, PVC-coated | Fiberglass, vinyl-coated (basketweave) | Polyester, vinyl-coated (bio-based plasticizer) |
| Composition | 26% polyester / 74% PVC | 37% fiberglass / 63% vinyl | 25% polyester / 75% vinyl |
| Openness | 1% · 3% · 5% | 2000: 5% · 2100: 10% | 4001: 1% · 4400: 3% · 4000: 5% · 4100: 10% |
| Weight | 1%: 14.25 oz/yd² (483 g/m²) 3%: 14.01 oz/yd² (475 g/m²) 5%: 13.12 oz/yd² (445 g/m²) |
2000: 14.4 oz/yd² (488 g/m²) 2100: 12.9 oz/yd² (437 g/m²) |
4001: 21.3 oz/yd² (722 g/m²) 4400: 19.9 oz/yd² (675 g/m²) 4000: 18.0 oz/yd² (610 g/m²) 4100: 16.7 oz/yd² (566 g/m²) |
| Thickness | 1%: 0.024 in (0.60 mm) 3% and 5%: 0.022 in (0.56 mm) |
0.021 in (0.53 mm) | 4001: 0.033 in (0.84 mm) 4400: 0.034 in (0.86 mm) 4000 and 4100: 0.032 in (0.81 mm) |
| Roll width | 98.4 in (2.5 m) · 118 in (3 m) | 2000: 63, 98, 126 in 2100: 63, 98 in |
4001: 63, 98, 126 in 4400 and 4000: 63, 84, 98, 126 in 4100: 63, 84, 98 in |
| Roll length | 33 yd (30 m) average | 30 yd (27.4 m) | 30 yd (27.4 m) |
| UV blockage | not published | 2000: ~95% · 2100: ~90% | 4001: ~99% · 4400: ~97% · 4000: ~95% · 4100: ~90% |
| Fire rating | NFPA 701 | NFPA 701 TM#1 and TM#2 · NFPA 101 Class A · IBC 803.1.1 Class A · California Title 19 · CAN/ULC-S109 · BS 5867 Part 2 Type B | same list as 2000 / 2100; halogen-free flame retardant |
| Acoustic (NRC) | not published | 2000: 0.10 · 2100: 0.05 | 4001: 0.55 · 4400: 0.20 · 4000: 0.10 · 4100: 0.05 |
| Antimicrobial | Sanitized®; ASTM G21, ASTM E2180 | Microban®; ASTM E2180, G21, G22, AATCC 30 Part 3, ASTM D3273 | Microban®; same tests plus ASTM D6329 |
| Low-emission | GREENGUARD Gold · OEKO-TEX Standard 100 · HPD · ISO 14001 | GREENGUARD Gold · RoHS · REACH · ANSI/WCMA A100.1 lead content | GREENGUARD Gold · RoHS · REACH · phthalate-free · USDA Certified Biobased |
| Light fastness | Grade 4 of 5 (AATCC 16) | not published | not published |
| Colors | 8 | 10 | 9 |
| Cleaning | Warm soapy water, damp cloth | not published | not published |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years interior · 5 years exterior | 10 years interior · 5 years exterior |
| Made in | not published | USA | USA |
Kleenscreen: Texstyle US cut sheet; warranty from the Texstyle AU specification. SheerWeave: phifer.com product pages, which link the April 2026 swatch cards.
Light and heat
White and black, matched by openness
Tv visible transmittance, Ts solar transmittance, Rs solar reflectance, As solar absorptance, all in % for the fabric alone. Lower Tv means less glare; higher Rs means more heat sent back out before it reaches the room.
| Openness | Fabric and color | Tv % | Ts % | Rs % | As % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1% | Kleenscreen 1% Pure White | 16 | 18 | 65 | 17 |
| 1% | SheerWeave 4001 Chalk | 4 | 7 | 83 | 10 |
| 1% | Kleenscreen 1% Black | 1 | 1 | 3 | 96 |
| 1% | SheerWeave 4001 Ebony | 1 | 1 | 4 | 95 |
| 3% | Kleenscreen 3% Pure White | 19 | 21 | 63 | 16 |
| 3% | SheerWeave 4400 Chalk | 7 | 10 | 79 | 11 |
| 3% | Kleenscreen 3% Black | 6 | 5 | 4 | 91 |
| 3% | SheerWeave 4400 Ebony | 3 | 3 | 4 | 93 |
| 5% | Kleenscreen 5% Pure White | 21 | 22 | 62 | 16 |
| 5% | SheerWeave 2000 White | 16 | 20 | 67 | 13 |
| 5% | SheerWeave 4000 Chalk | 11 | 14 | 77 | 9 |
| 5% | Kleenscreen 5% Black | 6 | 6 | 4 | 90 |
| 5% | SheerWeave 2000 Charcoal | 6 | 6 | 4 | 90 |
| 5% | SheerWeave 4000 Ebony | 8 | 7 | 4 | 89 |
Kleenscreen values from the Texstyle cut sheet. SheerWeave values from the phifer.com tables, fabric installed internally at a 0° profile angle. Each maker publishes SHGC on a different glazing basis (Texstyle as a percentage with standard glass; Phifer as a ratio with ¼ in clear or 1 in insulating glass), so SHGC is not compared here.
What this means for your home
At the same openness the two fabrics see out about the same, and in black they measure almost identically: Tv 1% at 1% openness for both Kleenscreen Black and SheerWeave 4001 Ebony. Pick the dark colors by hand feel and price, not by the numbers.
The pale colors are where they part. Kleenscreen Pure White passes 16% of visible light at 1% openness; SheerWeave 4001 Chalk passes 4%. A white Kleenscreen room is brighter and glows more in direct sun; a Chalk SheerWeave room is dimmer with less glare. Both reflect most of the solar energy (Rs 65% and 83%).
Weight decides the motor. SheerWeave 4001 is 722 g/m², half again Kleenscreen 1% at 483 g/m², so a wide 4001 shade needs a larger motor and tube than the same window in Kleenscreen. SheerWeave 2000 fiberglass, at 488 g/m², sits level with Kleenscreen.
Fiberglass does not stretch, so a 2000-series shade hangs flat on very wide spans; polyester, in both Kleenscreen and the 4000 series, is softer in hand and lighter on the tube. Neither fabric gives privacy after dark.
Where they differ
Five lines that decide it
| Kleenscreen | SheerWeave | |
|---|---|---|
| Yarn | Polyester core, PVC coat | 2000: fiberglass core · 4000: polyester core, bio-based vinyl coat |
| Widest roll | 118 in | 126 in (2000, 4001, 4400, 4000) |
| Heaviest option | 483 g/m² (1%) | 722 g/m² (4001) |
| Published acoustics | not published | NRC 0.05 to 0.55 by style |
| Published light fastness | Grade 4 of 5 | not published |
| Made in | not published | USA |
Rolli shades in Kleenscreen
Made to 1/8 in
Rolli fabricates Kleenscreen in Austin and ships in 10 days. Rolli does not stock SheerWeave; if a project specifies it, a designer can quote an equivalent Kleenscreen openness and color from the table above.
Questions
SheerWeave vs Kleenscreen, answered
Is Kleenscreen the same fabric as SheerWeave?
No. They are made by different companies: Kleenscreen by Texstyle, SheerWeave by Phifer. Both are PVC-coated solar screens in 1%, 3% and 5% openness with NFPA 701 and GREENGUARD Gold, which is why they get specified against each other.
Which blocks more glare?
In dark colors they measure the same: Tv 1% for both at 1% openness. In white, SheerWeave 4001 Chalk (Tv 4%) blocks more than Kleenscreen 1% Pure White (Tv 16%). If the room has screens and you want a pale shade, that 12-point gap matters.
Which reflects more heat?
SheerWeave’s whites publish a higher solar reflectance: Chalk 4001 Rs 83% against Kleenscreen 1% Pure White Rs 65%. In dark colors both absorb about 90% or more and reflect 3 to 4%, so the color choice moves heat more than the brand does.
Does Phifer publish a SHGC I can compare with Texstyle’s?
Not on the same basis. Phifer prints SHGC with ¼ in clear single glass and 1 in insulating glass; Texstyle prints a percentage for fabric plus standard glass. Ask Rolli for the Texstyle figure on your glazing, or compare Ts and Rs, which both makers measure for the fabric alone.
Can Rolli make a shade in SheerWeave?
Rolli fabricates Kleenscreen, not SheerWeave. For a spec that names SheerWeave 4001, 4400, 4000 or 2000, Rolli matches on openness and Tv from the table above and sends free samples of the closest Kleenscreen color.
Which is better for a very wide window?
SheerWeave 2000 and the 4000 series roll to 126 in; Kleenscreen rolls to 118 in. Beyond those widths any solar screen needs a seam or two shades on one bracket. Fiberglass 2000 resists stretch on long spans; the polyester fabrics are lighter on the motor.
Related
Sources
- Phifer SheerWeave Style 2000/2100 product page — composition, weight, thickness, widths, fire ratings, certifications, NRC, warranty, optical table
- Phifer SheerWeave Style 4001/4400/4000/4100 product page — composition, weight, thickness, widths, fire ratings, certifications, NRC, warranty, optical table
- Phifer interior sun control overview — Microban and 10-year interior warranty statements
- Texstyle Kleenscreen cut sheet (US) — composition, weight, thickness, width, fire rating, certifications, light fastness, cleaning, optical values
- Texstyle Kleenscreen specification 2021 (AU) — 10-year warranty
Specifications restated from each manufacturer’s published documents. Kleenscreen®, Texstyle® and Sanitized® are marks of their owners; SheerWeave® is a mark of Phifer Incorporated and Microban® of Microban International. Rolli is an independent fabricator and installer and does not sell Phifer fabrics.
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