Australia’s Only Certified Blind System for Multi-Storey Balconies
We’re excited to introduce the Ziptrak® and Nolan Performance Solution — a tested and certified combination of the Ziptrak® system and Vistaweave 95 fabric, developed specifically for balconies and façades in multi-storey buildings, retirement villages, first-floor balconies that require strata approval, and more!
Tested and Proven to Withstand Extreme Heat
This system configuration passed stringent ISO 13785-1:2002 fire testing, conducted by IGNIS Labs. The results confirm that it meets safety standards for flame spread and debris control — even without a balcony structure in place. The Ziptrak® system is constructed from non-combustible aluminium with minimal plastic components. Even under extreme heat, it did not contribute to flame spread or release hazardous debris.
The Ziptrak® Outdoor Track-Guided blind system and Vistaweave 95 blind skin during fire testing.
Vistaweave 95 Performance in Fire Testing
Vistaweave 95 fabric shrivelled under heat, but did not ignite, propagate flame, or produce burning droplets. All findings were independently verified by fire safety engineers at IGNIS Labs. While this test was conducted using Vistaweave 95, other fabrics may also meet the required fire performance criteria but have not yet undergone the same testing.
A First for the Industry
Ziptrak® and Nolan are the only blind system manufacturer and fabric supplier in Australia to achieve this level of certification—setting a new benchmark for safety and compliance in external shading!
Faster Approvals, Fewer Roadblocks
Thanks to this certification, the usual 900mm vertical clearance between blind installations is no longer required when using Ziptrak® and Vistaweave 95 PS. This simplifies the approval process and removes the need for individual certifier assessments—saving time and expanding design options for builders, architects, and installers.
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