Material properties of the Star Cover indoor stretch coverStar Cover indoor car covers are made of a 2-layer woven combination of stretch lycra and polyester. The inside of the cover is made of a scratch-free fleece material, which feels extremely soft. The outside is made of a shiny polyester, which provides protection and makes the cover strong.
180-190 g / m2 material densityStar Cover car cover is manufactured with a material density of 180-190 grams per m2 . This makes the cover very durable and lightweight, yet extremely strong in combination with the weaving technique. The cover has a UV resistance of 15 UPF which stands for limited protection, which is more than sufficient for storage in a closed greenhouse or garage. The cover basically has the color of the raw materials, but the cover gets a color by means of pigment paint. This color penetrates the fibers, but does not make the fibers unnecessarily stiff, this method of dyeing has the possible disadvantage that the cover can discolour after exposure to UV light.
Breathability indexThe breathability expressed in the number of grams of moisture that can pass through the material per square meter within 24 hours. Either condensation and moisture that can disappear under the cover. Breathability <800 g / m2 / d Breathability 800-3000 g / m2 / d Breathability> 3000 g / m2 / d (Star Cover cover) |
UV protection index
How much harmful UV radiation does a material filter?
UPF <15
Offers limited protection against ultra violet light and can cause visible damage to objects covered under the material.
UPF> 15.20 (Star Cover cover)
Offers good protection and absorbs significantly more than UPF <15 materials.
UPF> 25,30,35
Offers very good protection and is often used outdoors.
UPF> 40
Offers excellent protection and filters most of the Ultra Violet light that reaches the material, so it lets through very limited. Very suitable for outdoor use.
Condensation
Condensation occurs because water vapor comes into contact with an object (car) which is colder than the air in the environment. In this case, the moisture hits the cold surface, which creates small droplets on the surface. This effect is enhanced because metal cannot buffer condensation in any way. Every car suffers from condensation unless it is in a room where the climate can be fully controlled (heating & ventilation).
Rising moisture
This problem is also called rising damp and is caused by ground moisture evaporating and striking the surface of an object as condensation.