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A pleated blind consists of a length of permanently pleated fabric attached to various head and bottom rail configurations and operating in a concertina fashion to raise or lower the blind. Blinds may be free hanging thereby operated via a cord and cord lock or manufactured to a constantly tensioned method to allow the fabric to be adjusted along its length of travel without the need for hanging cords making a suitable solution where young children may be present. Typically pleated fabrics are light in weight and this, in conjunction with the ability for the blind to be manufactured to satisfy shaped openings, results in the product being especially suited for skylight and conservatory applications. Pleated blinds are available in a variety of pleat depths the most popular being 20mm and 25mm. Many pleated fabrics feature additional coatings to improve their solar and optical performance the most popular of which are specialist solar performance coatings and metallised finishes. Some systems offer a pleat securing method that ensures that pleat retention is always maintained.
Base cloth offerings allow finishes that produce translucent fabrics, semi opaque and opaque. Fabrics can be plain or patterned (including Jacquard or multi-coloured). Solar protective coatings and metallised finishes are typical of pleated fabrics offered - some meet flame retardant standards.
Free hanging Cord operation passing through a cord lock for operational control. Tensioned To be fitted in a rooflight or sloping window. May be fitted within a frame or face fixed to the frame. Both utilise tension wires through the fabric. They may be cord, wand, hand draw or electric motor operated. Tensioned blinds can also be used on vertical glazing and some can be made free-floating so it is possible to operate the blind from the top down or the bottom up. Shaped Most unusual shapes are easily covered using pleated blinds e.g. rectangular, triangular and circular. Dual function Three rails may be used with a different fabric in each section e.g. with the mid-rail to the headrail, a 'daytime' fabric is in the window and from the mid-rail to the bottom rail, a 'night time' fabric is viewed.
Head and Bottom Rail sections Anodised or painted aluminium. Cord Made from polyester. Brackets Galvanised or painted steel. Cord lock Locking mechanism to secure the blind in the raised position. Cleat Used to secure cord instead of a cord lock. Tension wire In PVC coated steel or coated Kevlar cord.
Always consider window blind cord and chain safety in buildings where children live or may visit. See more here.
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