Soft Blinds

Soft blinds are a popular form of window treatment for hotels and similar establishments and can often fully co-ordinate with curtains.

These are fabric blinds in various decorative styles that are drawn up to a headrail by cords or tape that are traced through eyelets on the window side of the fabric. The fabric does not have to be as stable as roller blinds and most curtain materials are suitable so the ranges available are extensive.
 

Types and operation

Roman Blind

A classically simple blind that draws up into even panels as it is raised. Can  be a made in soft fold or hard fold versions.

Festoon

Has the material gathered in the width and the drop. This creates a series of permanent swags, whether it is raised or lowered.

Austrian blind

Has fullness in the width, with swags at the bottom of the material.

Cord operation

Blind cords are drawn up through cord guides in the headrail and tied off to a cleat.

Sidewinder

Blind tapes are drawn up around the tape rolls on a roller that is operated by a beaded chain.
 

Components

Headrail

Timber or aluminium.

Cord guides

Porcelain or nylon to direct the draw cords.

Cord

Polyester.

Cleat

Nylon or brass to secure the lift cords.

Child Safety

Always consider window blind cord and chain safety in buildings where children live or may visit. See more here.

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