INCOMPAR · MALLORCA · SINCE 1999
ATELIER IN CAMPOS · INSTALLATIONS ACROSS THE MEDITERRANEAN
PATENTED 1993 · UP TO 80 M² · AUTO-RETRACT · FROM €28,000
Engineered to architect specifications. Technical drawings and load calculations on request.
Most shade structure conversations focus on sun protection — understandably, given the intensity of the Balearic summer. But a terrace that is only usable in dry, calm conditions represents a significant limitation on outdoor living. Balearic spring and autumn — the shoulder seasons when many villa owners spend the most quality time in their properties — bring precisely the kind of variable weather that tests all-weather capability: warm sunny periods interrupted by short, sharp rain showers; light rain combined with sea breeze; and the sudden squalls that arrive on southern and eastern exposures.
SunSquare with Soltis 92 fabric addresses all of these conditions. The combination of the sail’s automatic wind response with Soltis 92’s waterproof yet breathable technical construction means the terrace can be used continuously in conditions that would drive occupants indoors with any other shade solution.
Soltis 92 is manufactured by Serge Ferrari — the French technical fabric manufacturer widely regarded as the world standard for high-performance outdoor shade fabrics. incompar.com specifies Soltis 92 as the standard fabric for all SunSquare installations in the Balearic Islands, because it is the fabric that most completely addresses the specific demands of the Balearic outdoor environment.
| Soltis 92 Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Waterproof classification | 100% waterproof under standard rainfall — water beads and runs off immediately. No fabric saturation, no dripping through weave. |
| Air permeability | Polyester core with PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) coating — PVC-free, micro-perforated structure. Air passes through at low velocity; reduces wind load, prevents heat trap under sail, eliminates the ‘oven effect’ of fully sealed fabrics. |
| UV protection factor | UPF 50+ — blocks over 95% of UV radiation. Equivalent sun protection factor to SPF 50 sunscreen for all persons under the sail. |
| UV stability | 500,000+ UV hours rated — approximately 25+ years at Balearic Island UV intensity before UV degradation affects performance. |
| Colour stability | Colourfast formulation — colours retain visual appearance through 10-year warranty period without fading to unacceptable levels. |
| Soltis 92 warranty | 10-year fabric warranty from Serge Ferrari — covers UV degradation, structural delamination, and waterproof performance. |
| Temperature range | Stable from -30°C to +80°C — unaffected by Balearic thermal cycling. No embrittlement in cold, no softening or deformation in peak summer temperatures. |
| Cleaning | Soap and water — no specialist cleaning products required. Stain-resistant treatment available. Anti-mould treatment available. |
Soltis 92 is the fabric of choice not just for SunSquare sails — it is specified by leading architects worldwide for tensile shade structures on high-profile public and commercial buildings. Using it on your Mallorcan or Ibizan villa places your shade structure in the same specification category as some of the world's most demanding architectural projects.
The most demanding weather scenario for a shade sail in the Balearics is rain combined with wind — a common shoulder-season combination. This scenario tests both the fabric’s waterproofing and the structure’s wind management simultaneously.
SunSquare’s integrated response to combined rain and wind: the anemometer continuously monitors wind speed regardless of rainfall. If wind exceeds the set threshold during a rain event, the sail retracts normally — the soft-tension drive handles retraction under wet-fabric conditions without mechanical compromise. If wind remains below threshold, the sail stays deployed, continuing to provide rain protection for the terrace. The fabric’s air-permeability prevents the sail from acting as a rain-collecting bowl — water runs to the fabric’s edges and drains away.
| Scenario | SunSquare / Soltis 92 Response |
|---|---|
| Rain only (wind below threshold) | Sail stays deployed — full rain protection maintained. Soltis 92 waterproof performance routes water to edges. |
| Rain + wind (wind above threshold) | Sail retracts automatically — normal wind-sensor response. Fabric handled wet without mechanical issue. |
| Post-rain re-deploy | Sail can re-deploy into rain if wind is below threshold — or can be configured to wait for dry conditions via timer. |
| Overnight rain | Sail can be left deployed overnight in no-wind rain. Morning dew and light overnight rain: no fabric stress. |
| Heavy storm | Wind threshold reached before peak storm conditions — sail retracted safely before any water load could develop. |
The practical outcome of combining SunSquare’s automatic wind management with Soltis 92’s all-weather fabric is a terrace that functions year-round rather than only in peak-summer conditions. For Balearic villa owners who visit their properties in spring and autumn — the seasons many regard as the most beautiful on the islands — this has significant quality-of-life value.
For holiday rental properties, year-round usability directly translates to extended rental season. A property with a covered, all-weather terrace can be marketed and occupied through October and into November on Mallorca and Ibiza, extending the rental yield calendar by 4–6 weeks compared to properties with summer-only shade solutions.
SunSquare at a Glance
Coverage per sail
Up to 80 m²
Wind resistance
Beaufort 5-6
Retraction speed
< 50 seconds
Materials
V4A Marine Steel
Fabric
Soltis 92
Smart-home
Alexa · KNX
From
€28,000
Installations
2,000+ Spain
No. Soltis 92 blocks over 95% of UV radiation regardless of its waterproof performance. The micro-perforated structure that allows air permeability does not allow UV transmission — the UV protection derives from the fabric’s base material and coating, not its weave density. Full waterproofing and full UV protection are simultaneous, not competing properties.
Yes. Soltis 92 is rated to -30°C with no embrittlement or dimensional change. The sail can be deployed year-round on a structural basis. The practical question is whether weather conditions allow — which is precisely what the automatic wind sensor manages. The sail deploys when conditions allow and retracts when they don’t, without manual decision-making required.
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Yes. For projects requiring 100% opacity — recording studios, sleeping terraces, or venues requiring complete solar exclusion — incompar.com also specifies the Serge Ferrari Precontraint 1002 fabric, which provides full opacity with equivalent UV, waterproof, and structural performance to Soltis 92. This is available at modest cost premium and carries a 12-year fabric warranty.
North-facing terraces in the Balearics still benefit from Soltis 92’s rain protection and wind load reduction properties. For purely north-facing installations, incompar.com may recommend lighter-weight fabric alternatives that optimise for rain protection and aesthetics rather than UV blockage — these are evaluated case-by-case in the site survey.
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SunSquare with Soltis 92 fabric delivers 100% waterproof rain protection on terrace surfaces up to 80 m². The sail remains deployed while wind stays below threshold, providing continuous rain cover. Ibiza villa installation by INCOMPAR.
Soltis 92 is manufactured by Serge Ferrari and specified by INCOMPAR for all SunSquare installations in the Balearic Islands. 100% waterproof under standard rainfall, UPF 50+ sun protection, micro-perforated for air permeability. 10-year fabric warranty.
ATELIER · CAMI VELL DE CIUTAT 25A · 07630 CAMPOS · MALLORCA
