Window screens are mesh fabrics made from synthetic fibers, often used in conjunction with curtains, offering functions such as insect repellency and ventilation/light transmission. Common colors include white, green, and blue. Widths are typically 150 cm and 280 cm, with a 320 cm width added in 2024 to accommodate bay windows. Based on manufacturing processes, they can be divided into woven (allowing for embroidery and printing) and knitted (allowing for yarn-dyed and jacquard weaving). Weaving techniques include plain weave and skein weave, with the intangible cultural heritage of skein weaving being used in the base fabric of modern Chinese style products.
The main types of window screens include nylon, metal, and fiberglass, with nylon being the most widely used, while stainless steel offers the best durability. Material selection has expanded to include polyester, bamboo fiber, aluminum-magnesium alloy wire, and coated wire, with environmentally friendly bamboo fiber and Tencel showing a significant increase in usage. In 2024, the market saw the introduction of digitally printed window screens, employing a full polyester woven process and offering complete blackout performance. Some products have obtained SGS A+ certification for mother and baby products, with formaldehyde content below national standards. Technological advancements have led to the development of functional products such as heat insulation, UV protection, and one-way visibility. For example, electro-silver window screens combine light transmission and privacy protection. Professionally crafted curtains can achieve an 8-12℃ temperature difference between indoors and outdoors and a 99.8% UV blocking rate. The market share of antibacterial and anti-mite curtains is continuously expanding within the industry.
