Transparent
Filters the light nicely, lets through most daylight.
A light you control yourself
Since daylight changes over the seasons and hours of the day, the environment should also be able to change. Having the ability to control your surroundings yourself creates a sense of security, focus, and participation. This in turn affects both how we feel and how we perform.
Being able to influence one's local environment is important for our well-being. Studies show that the feeling of control over things like light and sound makes people feel better and perform more focused.
With hanging fabrics, it is possible to create environments that can be quickly adjusted according to activity, time of day, or the weather outside. What is fundamentally a practical solution is therefore a prerequisite for creating environments where people feel good.
Different thicknesses and qualities to combine
One of the most effective solutions for working with daylight is to combine various textiles in layers. Then you create the opportunity to switch between different light levels, depending on activity or need.
To make it easy to find the right textiles, we have categorized our products into four levels of transparency:
Semitransparent
Allows daylight to pass through and provides some protection against glare.
Wall-to-wall
Provides a clear screen against light and visibility without creating darkness. Effective protection against glare.
Dimout
Lets through less than 1% light. Very effective protection against glare.
How to create spaces with a sense of control
Vary between fixed and movable
Combine fixed furnishings with textiles that can be drawn, folded away, or moved along tracks to easily adapt the room according to daylight, needs, and activity.
Adapt to cardinal directions There is no single "perfect" solution that works best everywhere. Some cardinal directions require more screening, others just filtering, while some, on the contrary, need to enhance the light. See our quick guide to daylight and cardinal directions.
Think activity
A classroom requires different solutions than a quiet zone in the office.
Work in zones
Use different fabrics in different parts of the room, depending on the needs.
Think individual
Create opportunities for the individual user to influence their immediate environment. This provides a stronger sense of control and increased comfort.
Designing daylight
How daylight works
Daylight changes throughout the day and year – in intensity, direction, and hue. Here, we go through how natural light works and how it affects the room, so you can make better decisions regarding upholstery fabrics, entry, and visual comfort.
Designing sounds
Advantages of textiles
What can you create with daylight? Here we show you how to use daylight – not just block or let it through – to make light, view, and temperature your design tools.
Designing sounds
Find the right fabric for your project
All Svenssons's hanging fabrics are classified according to how they affect daylight and are designed for environments where both design and function are a must. Find the right fabric for your project.