Engineering the Modern Environment with Mecho

At Contract Shade, our mission is to transform windows from static openings into intelligent, high-performing components of a building’s design. To achieve this, we partner with world-class manufacturers who share our commitment to engineering excellence. This month, we are highlighting a true industry pioneer: Mecho.

A Legacy of Innovation

Originally known as MechoShade, this company revolutionized the commercial window treatment industry by creating the first manual solar shading system. Today, they remain a global leader in providing technically advanced solutions for healthcare, education, and corporate office environments.

Solutions We Provide

While Mecho produces a wide range of hardware, Contract Shade specifically utilizes their high-performance commercial systems to solve light and energy challenges for our clients:

• Advanced Solar Screen Technology - We install Mecho’s visually transparent fabrics that are specifically engineered to filter solar energy before it enters a workspace. These systems significantly reduce the cooling load on HVAC systems and eliminate debilitating screen glare while preserving the external views that contribute to employee wellness.
• Total Blackout Systems - For medical laboratories, university lecture halls, and executive suites, we utilize Mecho’s opaque fabrics and specialized side-channel hardware. These systems are designed for total light exclusion, preventing the “light halos” often found with standard shades.
• Proprietary Shade Cloth - Mecho is unique for having its own proprietary shade cloth line. We offer their specialized weaves that are GREENGUARD Gold certified for low chemical emissions and treated with antimicrobial protection, making them the optimal choice for our healthcare and educational projects.
• Acoustic Attenuation - In open-office plans or high-traffic corridors, we implement Mecho’s acoustic-rated weaves. These fabrics are tested for their Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) to help trap and dissipate sound energy, improving the overall acoustic environment of a building.

The Contract Shade Standard

Every Mecho system we install is backed by the reliability of heavy-duty hardware that architects and facility managers trust. By combining Mecho’s global innovation with our local installation expertise and accountability, we ensure that your window treatments perform as beautifully as the rest of your building’s envelope.

Consider products from Mecho for your next window covering project and trust Contract Shade for quality installation. Contact Us today!