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Fabric roller shutters for windows are one of the types of blinds designed in a special way.

This model is a truly universal window accessory, because fabric blinds will look great inside the room, as well as on window openings outside the house.

The choice of material from which the product will be made is also incredibly large.

The most common materials used in the production of roller blinds are: plastic, aluminum, perforated steel and fabric sheets themselves.

How not to get confused in such abundance and choose the appropriate fabric blinds for your home?

What are roller blinds

Structurally, roller blinds for windows are a combination of a canvas, a protective box, guides and special clamps that prevent the canvas from moving vertically.
When adjusting the length, the web is wound onto the shaft or straightened. A characteristic feature of such systems is the ability to control roller blinds only from inside the room. Roller blinds for plastic windows cope with the following tasks:

1. They protect the window space and serve to protect the room from extraneous noise and sunlight;
2. Perform a decorative function. This refers to fabric roller blinds, available in materials of different colors and textures with a pattern or in a single color;
3. They contribute to the formation of a thermal insulation cushion to maintain a constant temperature in the room and eliminate sudden changes during periods of cold or warm weather.

If this function is the main one, you need to carefully consider the choice of material, which directly determines the quality of thermal insulation.

The design of roller blinds can be external or internal. In addition, such roller blinds are classified according to the following criteria:

• Type of drive (manual control system via a cord or an electrically adjustable model, when pressing a button is enough to change the position of the roller blinds).
• Type of lock (side-type latches, top locks mounted in the box, locking devices on the bottom bar, and lock-regulators activated by a special key can be used).
• Fabric material and its functional purpose. Window roller blinds are made from fabric, aluminum, steel or high-strength plastic treated with special impregnations (roller shutters). The fabric type of roller blinds has become most widespread in residential interiors.
• Surface type (solid and perforated options are distinguished).

Also, roller blinds are distinguished by the type of frame design.

Open Models

They are the simplest type of roller blinds and are made without a frame. Open fabric roller blinds for windows are attached to the window sash, to the wall or ceiling. For control, a chain mechanism, a spring device or a remote control is used.

Closed options

Such a system is called a box or cassette system. A special feature of the design is the presence of a completely closed shaft and the sliding of the blade directly in the guide bar or between the bar and the glass. A closed roller blind fits as tightly as possible to the window, without forming gaps or gaps. When unwinding, the roll is hidden in a neat cassette box. To weight the bottom edge of the fabric, external or internal strips are used.

Models and types of roller blinds

If you don’t know how to choose fabric roller blinds that are suitable specifically for your apartment, we recommend that you look into this issue in more detail.

First of all, you need to know what models of roller blinds there are and what are their significant differences.

Open roller blind designs are the most common type today. These models of roller blinds are easy to operate and do not require special care.

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They are most often mounted on the window sash, but options for mounting on the wall or ceiling are possible. The structure can be controlled using springs or remotely using a remote control.

Options for closed structures are also called box systems. Their peculiarity is that the shaft is completely covered with a canvas, which is tightly attached to the window, without leaving the slightest gap.

Once wound, the roll is stored in a special box, which looks very neat and stylish.

Using roller blinds in the interior

The roller blind fabric is the element that determines the characteristics of the roller blind, providing complete darkness of the room or slightly dimming the natural light. With the help of easily adjustable canvases, it is possible to advantageously place color accents. To maximize the effect of blinds, roller blinds and roller blinds are complemented with light curtains, which add the elegance that is missing to structures that fit tightly to the window.

Living room model

Do-it-yourself fabric roller blinds for Provencal and country interiors are made from chintz, cotton, linen, choosing materials of moderate density. The optimal option for light transmission is fabrics with the “Standard” or “Dimout” characteristic. The interior, which features translucent rolled window decor, is complemented by curtains sewn from tulle or organza.

For a modern living room, the canvas can be made from dense Blackout material, which is especially appropriate if the room is equipped with a home theater system that requires complete blackout to watch movies. Bamboo models are suitable for classic interiors, and rainbow chintz solutions will decorate a children's room. The best option for the kitchen is a roller blind made from high-temperature-resistant screen fabric or materials with moisture- and heat-resistant impregnation.

The price of fabric roller blinds depends on the width of the curtains and averages 1000 or 1500 rubles for open and closed models, respectively.

“Rollite” – unique fabric products

Fabric roller blinds are roller blinds that are attached to window sashes and, depending on the fabric used, can provide diffused light or complete darkness in the room. The main and decorative elements in this case are made from lightweight, practical materials.

Roller blinds look very impressive with light curtains; the designs do not interfere with each other and are a good addition. Such roller blinds are not afraid of dust; the material is treated with repellent impregnations. The lightness of the systems allows them to be mounted on plastic, wooden and aluminum windows.

If you wish, you can make fabric roller blinds with your own hands. The process is quite labor-intensive and includes several stages.

Fabric structures are usually prepared from material of two colors. One side will be visible from the street, and the second - from the room.

1. Preparing the fabric, creating a pattern for both sides of the fabric. It is necessary to take into account all allowances for seams and channels for fixing pins.
2. Stitching and subsequent sewing of the fabric.
3. Assembling a structure consisting of canvases, pins, a control mechanism, and fixing pins.

Even at home, you can create roller blinds from fabric that are not only wound onto a shaft, but also assembled in soft, beautiful folds. The process is labor-intensive and requires certain skills.

Advantages of roller blinds for windows

Why do roller blinds, having appeared in Ancient Greece, remain popular in our time? The demand is explained by a number of advantages:

• High level of sound insulation, noise level is reduced by 20% or even 30%.
• Reliable burglary protection. Solid roller blinds cannot be hacked without a metal-cutting tool, which creates a lot of noise. If desired, you can install an alarm.
• Aesthetic, attractive design. Manufacturers offer a large selection of solutions with a variety of colors and imitation structures.
• Possibility to adjust the level of illumination by partially opening the roller shutters.

Roller blinds on the windows

• Ease of use. You don’t have to struggle for a long time to open fabric roller blinds. There are remote control options that can be controlled using a remote control.

Partially open roller shutters

Light reflectance level of roller blinds

In addition to decorative functions, roller blinds have an important practical role, which consists in the degree of light reflection. The level of protection is determined by the density of materials, which come in three types:

• translucent - allow refraction of sunlight up to 50%. They can muffle, but will not completely hide from prying eyes, especially in the evening.
• medium density - with a protection factor of up to 75%, creating twilight even during the day.
• opaque - Black Out, with a 100% level of protection at any time of the day, which is achieved by the presence of a mirrored back. An additional advantage of such darkening is the ability to keep the room cool during the hot season.

Roller blinds translucent

Installation of roller blinds

You can install roller blinds yourself by following the recommendations below:

1. When the canvas is supplied in the form of separate lamellas or strips, all elements are first connected to each other. During the assembly process, the ends of the strips should be aligned, aligning them in one line. The work is done manually.
2. At the next stage, installation of roller blinds involves installing special plugs on the edges of the strips, for which slots are provided at the ends of the panels. A sign of proper assembly is the ability to bend the fabric at the joints while maintaining strength.
3. Then the locks are installed and the assembly of the protective box begins.
4. At this stage, the installation of roller blinds consists of connecting the back wall and side covers of the box, after which a shaft for winding the fabric is installed on the structure, attaching controls to it. Finally, install the front cover.
5. Now it is necessary to assemble the mechanism into a single whole, connecting the guide rails to the protective box.

If you have an open model with a fabric cover, installation is significantly simplified.

Hanging roller blinds on windows begins with placing the curtains at the attachment point, checking that the fabric hangs evenly and attaching the bracket with self-tapping screws. Then the fabric is wound and unwound several times, the horizontal position is adjusted, if necessary, and then the roller blind is finally fixed to the window. Finally, set the lift/lower limiters and adjust the height of the chain, removing excess links.

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Easily installed roller shutter systems, if the installation rules are followed, serve for a long time and properly, decorating the interior, creating a calm and secluded atmosphere.

General view of the design of roller blinds

The general appearance of the structure also affects the amount of ultraviolet light penetrating into the room and comes in two types:

• open, suitable for products of standard dimensions, the shaft is visually visible, and there are gaps on the sides that allow light to penetrate.
• closed, allows the production of large-sized systems, while the main shaft is hidden in a box that hides the process of winding the fabric cut. Often used in conjunction with guides vertically mounted on the frame, along the grooves of which the curtains move. As a result, there are practically no side gaps.

In both cases, an aluminum strip runs along the bottom of the curtain, which is responsible for weighting and tensioning the fabric. A decorative flounce or trim will add sophistication to the bottom of the product. Additionally, installing a fishing line or magnets that fix the canvas will help prevent it from swaying during ventilation. At the request of the owners, you can choose the color of the mechanism. Typically, manufacturers have several popular colors at their disposal that match the window profile, or for an additional fee they can order painting according to Pantone, Ral colors.

Roller blinds are an indispensable assistant in creating a harmonious and practical environment. A high-quality and reliable product has long proven itself to be the best. Many owners can no longer imagine their windows without these accessories. The selection process is quite simple, but requires concentration, so consultation with specialists will be useful, and the result of the efforts spent will be an individual and comfortable interior.

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Types of roller blinds

Today there are different types of roller blinds on the market depending on their purpose and control method. But most varieties are distinguished based on the material used.

Based on the material used, modern roller shutters are divided into 5 types.

Rolled fabric

They are a single sheet twisted onto a shaft.

Rolled fabric

This option combines horizontal blinds and classic curtains. The mechanism can be corded, chain, or automatic. Special impregnation prevents curtains from fraying for many years.

Blackout

Blackout roller blinds are made of special non-woven fabric that does not transmit light 100%. To create the appearance of curtains, use a material that is white or as close to it as possible. The middle layer diffuses light, and 3 serves as a decorative finish. Blackout rolls on windows do not fade and do not tear.

Blackout

Linen

Curtains made from natural linen are inexpensive, very wear-resistant, and do not require special care. This option allows daylight to pass through well. They do not fade in the sun. Curtain fabric belongs to the budget category. Manufacturers promise exactly 50% dimming.

Linen

Polyester and viscose

This is a unique combination to create security blinds. The structure of the mix resembles rice parchment. ¾ of sunlight may not penetrate such fabric. Protects the room from drafts.

Polyester and viscose

Translucent roller blind

Today it is a modern analogue of tulle. Retains no more than 25% of sunlight, leaving the ability to see the street. Consumers prefer to use it together with regular night curtains.

Translucent roller blind

Fabrics for roller blinds

The fabrics from which fabric roller blinds are made for plastic windows are distinguished by composition, degree of light resistance and design. During the production process, they are impregnated with a special composition that prevents the material from shedding when cutting. Thanks to this, the edges of the canvases look aesthetically pleasing without additional processing (they do not need to be hemmed or overlaid). In addition, such impregnation gives the fabric additional performance properties: the fabric does not fade in the sun and does not attract dust.

The composition of the fabric for roller blinds can be 100% natural, synthetic or mixed. Modern technologies make it possible to produce mixed materials that completely imitate natural analogues in appearance, but significantly exceed them in durability and wear resistance. Most often, manufacturers make roller blinds from materials such as:

Linen

Durable fabric with a smooth surface and subdued shine. High-quality linen fabric is expensive, but is not very suitable for roller blinds because, despite impregnation, it wrinkles and shrinks in conditions of high humidity. It is mainly used by craftswomen to independently sew soft roller blinds in rustic styles: country, Provence, English countryside and the like.

Jute and bamboo or rice straws

Rough but very decorative fabrics made from jute fibers or bamboo straws are often used to produce roller shutters. They are completely natural, allow light to pass through and at the same time block the room from view from the street, are easy to care for, durable and are ideal for environmental styles: eco, colonial, African, Japanese.

Polyester

Synthetic polyester fibers are extremely popular in mass and individual production of roller blinds. It is durable, perfectly reflects and absorbs light, and its range is very diverse, with a wide choice of colors and textures, which allows you to choose the right option for any interior.

Polyester and cotton

A blended fabric consisting of cotton and polyester fibers in various proportions combines the best qualities of natural and artificial threads: it looks like cotton, but is wear-resistant, durable and has a permissible shrinkage of no more than 1.5 percent.

Polyester and viscose

Viscose fibers are the only natural fibers obtained artificially. They are produced from wood cellulose. When combined with polyester threads, they produce a fabric resembling rice parchment. It does not shrink and is suitable for interiors in Japanese and Chinese styles.

Screen

A high-tech composite material made by weaving polyester fibers and fiberglass. Thanks to the micromesh structure, the landscape outside the window is clearly visible through such a canvas, while what is happening in the room is not visible from the street. Screen fabric is beautiful, durable, reflects the sun's rays, does not allow heat and cold to pass through, and is also ideal for rooms with excessive humidity.

How to choose fabric roller blinds?

1. Roller blinds should be combined with curtains (if you decide to combine them), as well as with other interior elements.
2. What should your future roller blinds be: room decoration, functional light protectors, or should they combine these properties? For rooms where darkness is needed (home theater, bedroom, children's room), it is worth purchasing thick blackout curtains.
3. How important is the integrity of the window frame to you? If this does not matter, then when choosing roller blinds, focus only on your preferences. If you need to install roller blinds without drilling, then a mini roller blind is suitable for you.

Roller blinds and interior styles

• For Mediterranean, African, and Japanese styles, bamboo roller blinds or fabric roller blinds that imitate this material in texture or color are useful.

• For a marine-style room, white roller blinds in combination with blue or light blue curtains or blue-blue roller blinds without curtains (or with white curtains) are suitable.

• High-tech prefers blinds, but plain roller blinds would also be appropriate: black, white or red.

• Minimalism and postmodernism also accept roller blinds.

• Neutral-colored roller blinds will be appropriate both in a cozy country-style room and in a simple living room in a classic style.

• Bright roller blinds can organically complement the pop art style interior.

Fabric blinds as a decorative element

In order to fully appreciate the aesthetic function of this window accessory, you just need to look once at the photo of fabric roller blinds for windows - everything will immediately become clear.

The fabric part of the roller shutter acts as an element that sets the characteristics of the entire curtain. Providing the necessary darkness in the room, the fabric creates pleasant natural light.

Easy-to-manage canvases allow you to adjust color accents to suit your own preferences. To achieve maximum design effect, you can complement roller blinds with light flowing curtains to match the main curtain. This way you can create the appearance of sophistication and grace in the interior.

If you decide to make fabric roller blinds yourself, we recommend working with chintz or linen materials - they are universal and have an average permeability density.

When choosing curtains for the living room, pay attention to dense, light-proof fabrics. This advice is especially relevant if there is a home theater installed in the room.

Bamboo models are perfect for a classic-style interior, and a child’s room will certainly be decorated with chintz roller blinds.

Having decided to install roller blinds on a kitchen, you should choose a material that will be resistant to temperature changes and high humidity.

As for the price of modern roller blinds, it ranges from 1100 to 1700 rubles. It all depends on the chosen model, material and design of the product.

Advantages of fabric roller blinds

Fabric roller blinds, or, as they are often called, roller blinds, have the following advantages: 1. Universality of fastening

Thanks to this, such systems can be installed both in the window opening and on the window profile and even on the ceiling; 2. Fade resistant

Due to the use of special materials, fabric roller blinds perfectly withstand even the most intense solar exposure;

3. Possibility of installation on double-glazed windows

If fabric roller blinds are attached to double-glazed windows, you can free up quite a lot of free space for the window sill, which is extremely important for loggias, kitchen rooms and balconies;

4. attractive appearance

Roller blinds fit perfectly into any interior, harmonizing well with both regular classic and roller blinds; 5. compactness

Thanks to their design features, roller blinds ensure unobstructed window opening;

6. low maintenance

Since fabric roller blinds practically do not attract dust, this greatly facilitates their care.

Fabric roller blinds for plastic windows

If there is a need to increase the degree of protection from sunlight, but installing metal shutters on windows is undesirable, then it is possible to use fabric shutters on the window opening, or on each sash. You have the opportunity to choose from our catalog darker and denser fabrics, or fabrics with a darkening degree of 100%. This allows us to produce a kind of fabric roller blinds for windows. This product does not have a large box, which noticeably narrows the light opening of the window. This is a roller blind that not only provides maximum protection from bright sunlight, but also brings a feeling of comfort to the room, with the right choice of fabric that harmoniously matches the room in color and style. If the windows face the sunny side, the room becomes very hot and stuffy. Then you should buy fabric roller blinds with a heat-reflecting layer, a kind of foil roller blinds. To do this, you need to fill out a request for measurement by phone or on our website. The measurer will arrive with all fabric samples on any day convenient for you.

Sun protection level and design

Based on light transmittance, fabric roller blinds are divided into four types:

1. Transparent. Roll analogues of tulle. They block up to 25% of the sun's rays and do not interfere with enjoying the views from the window. They are recommended to be used in combination with traditional curtains.
2. Translucent. They act as curtains made of veil or organza. Shade the room by about 50%. Light passing through them becomes soft, diffused and pleasing to the eye.
3. Dim-Out. In terms of light protection they resemble light but thick curtains. They protect from light by approximately 75%, do not allow street drafts to pass through and help maintain a comfortable air temperature in the room.
4. Black-Out (blackout). Roller blinds made of black-out fabric cut off street light 100%, preserve heat and coolness and protect from external noise. Such canvases are especially good for the bedroom and nursery.

The appearance of roller blinds is very diverse: from plain tones, including all the colors of the palette, to designer drawings and 3D photo printing.

Roller systems are in many ways reminiscent of classic blinds, but lack their external unpretentiousness and formality and, thanks to the fabric panels, look much more “picturesque” and comfortable. Fabric roller blinds for windows laconically and unobtrusively emphasize the style features of the interior, effectively protect the room from the scorching rays of the sun, if necessary, harmoniously combine with other types of curtains and do not visually burden the windows. Thanks to these qualities, they have been extremely popular in recent years and are, without exaggeration, favorites on the market.

Design features of roller blinds

There are two options for roller blinds:

• open;
• closed.

The difference between them is that curtains with an open system are cheaper and easier to operate. The shaft with the wound fabric is attached to the window frame or wall. It can cover the entire window or only part of it. The panel moves along a fishing line stretched between the lower and upper guides.

A closed system is more complex and expensive, but has some advantages. In this system, the shaft with the material is in a closed box, and the edges of the material are in special plastic or aluminum guides. This method of fastening is used in cassette structures. That’s why roller blinds are called cassette blinds. This type closes the window more tightly; the panel does not deform when opening or closing. They close the room from prying eyes in an inclined position, unlike an open system.

Fabric roller blinds day-night

This is a new type of fabric roller blinds that combines the advantages of blinds and roller blinds. The main feature is the design. This uses two parallel rolls of fabric with alternating light and dark stripes. By moving the panels relative to each other, you can adjust the luminous flux, decreasing or increasing it. They come in closed and open types. They are mounted in the same way as ordinary roller blinds on a frame or sashes. They are more expensive, but they are much more convenient to regulate the darkening of the room. The largest selection of roller blinds in the Leroy Merlin online store. Here you can choose roller blinds of various colors and shades to suit different design styles for decorating rooms.

Roller blind control

To control roller blinds use:

A manual mechanism with a chain cord, which is optionally placed on one side of the canvas. It allows you to fix the level of the curtain at any height.

Electronic control using remote control is adjustment using an electric drive. The remote view is used mainly where manual control is difficult, for example, if the mechanism is located high on the ceiling or the windows are large.

This system is very convenient, but it affects the cost of the finished structure.

The price is also influenced by the quality indicators of fastening materials, cassettes and guide mechanisms.

The price also includes fabric, which can be thick or transparent, plain or colored, natural or synthetic.

In addition to a variety of fabrics, there is another type - day-night roller blinds, which are a combination of two strips of fabric.

They differ from the classic type in that they do not need to be raised/lowered. This protective device regulates natural light by placing one strip on top of another, without the need to hide the strip in a box.

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How to choose a mounting method

There are only three mounting options:

• on self-tapping screws;
• on brackets;
• on double-sided tape.

Both types of fabric roller blinds are attached with self-tapping screws to the window frame or sash. However, there is also the option of attaching it to a wall or window lintel using dowels. This depends on the design of the window opening.

For self-installation, you must have a drill, a level, and a Phillips screwdriver. If it was not possible to accurately select the width of the panel, then you need to have a hacksaw and scissors to cut the shaft and fabric panel.

Tip: when screwing self-tapping screws into the window frame with a drill, take into account the moment of inertia of the motor. When you turn off the drill, the motor continues to rotate for some time and you can easily cut the threads in the aluminum frame. Therefore, you need to turn off the drill in advance and tighten the screws with a screwdriver or use a screwdriver with a brake.

Installing roller blinds on a plastic window with drilling

Before installation, it is necessary to take measurements of the window opening and compare it with the width of the panel. If the dimensions match, the rest of the work proceeds in a certain order:

1. Check the package contents and ensure that the manufacturer's assembly instructions are included in the package.
2. Assemble the mechanism according to the instructions.
3. Check whether the panel will touch the window handle.
4. Mark the mounting points on the window frame with a pencil and check their horizontalness with a water level.
5. Drill holes in the aluminum frame.
6. Place the box with the shaft in place and check how the fabric unwinds and winds up, and whether it moves relative to the window.
7. Please note that modern metal-plastic windows are installed strictly according to level. Therefore, when drilling holes, check the distances between the holes and the edge of the frame. They should be the same.
8. Tighten the screws, install the plugs, install the side guides or fishing line in the lower fasteners.
9. Remove the protective adhesive tape.

Installation on brackets without drilling

This installation option is only suitable for modern metal-plastic windows. The brackets are installed directly on the window sashes. For this case, neither a drill nor a water level is needed.

Assembly order:

1. Assemble the roller blind.
2. Install the brackets on the window sash.
3. Place the side plugs on the brackets.
4. Insert the shaft with the rolled curtain into the side fastenings.
5. Check for correct installation: roll it up and down several times.
6. Install the lower position clamps.

Installation with double-sided tape

This method is suitable for installing roller blinds on sashes. To do this, you need to mark the installation locations of the upper and lower fastening elements. You should take the edge of the frame or sash as a guide. Measure equal distances from the edge of the frame or sash and mark the installation locations for fasteners. Remove the tape from the adhesive layer and attach the roller blinds. Before installation, degrease the surface with a synthetic detergent: shampoo, soap, washing powder and dry the surface.

How to choose fabrics for roller shutters

When deciding on the choice of fabric for roller shutters (roller blinds, blinds), you should pay attention not only to the color, pattern and combination with the window and interior, but first of all to the functions that are assigned to it, reports the WINDOWS MEDIA portal.

Everyone knows that the task of internal sun protection systems is, first of all, to protect the interior from direct sunlight and overheating. It is also not news that fabric roller shutters effectively decorate the interior, often replacing traditional curtains and drapes. Usually, however, many do not understand that roller blinds, pleated blinds or panel curtains can perform certain additional functions in the house, in addition to those mentioned above, if the appropriate material is chosen for them. Although most window shading systems are made from long-established polyester fabrics and a mixture of various types of fibers, modern technologies allow the production of this material with additional properties.

Sun Resistance Roller shutters are exposed to intense sunlight, which can cause the fabric to stretch and fade. Therefore, when choosing a material for roller blinds, you should pay attention to its characteristics depending on the location where the sun protection system will be installed. High-quality polymers used in the production of quality products ensure that the color of the fabric is maintained. As a result, roller blinds look like new for a long time.

To make the choice easier, each roller shutter fabric is marked to indicate key parameters, including light resistance. The value of the coefficient that tells about this is given on a scale from 1 to 8. The highest indicator determines the best resistance of the fabric for roller blinds to light sources.

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Adjusting the light intensity Natural light is the best for our vision and has a beneficial effect on our well-being. Being in bright, well-lit interiors, we feel integrated with our immediate environment. However, the intensity of natural light in rooms depends on the size and location of the window relative to the cardinal directions.

When choosing fabric for roller shutters, you should pay attention to its technical parameters. The right material will regulate the amount of light coming in from outside. The company's assortment includes roller shutter fabrics with varying degrees of transparency: transparent, light-diffusing, darkening. In addition to the degree of their light transmission (transmission), each of them is characterized by other parameters, the most important of which are light absorption (absorption) and light reflection (reflection). Transparent roller shutter fabrics are only partially able to reduce the penetration of sunlight. Typically, roller blinds for the living room and dining room are made from such semi-permeable materials. It should be noted that among materials of the same group, light colors transmit more natural light than dark ones. This is due to the property of absorbing solar energy. When choosing roller shutters, you should pay attention to the absorption of the fabric: the higher the value, the less light reaches the room.

Blackout materials for roller blinds transmit light to a small extent, thus effectively limiting insolation and better protecting the interior from overheating. Fabric roller shutters made from them are ideal for windows in bedrooms and children's rooms. With their help, you can “create” night at any time, even on a sunny day, to put your child to sleep or take a nap yourself.

Reflective effect Fabric roller shutters for windows located on the south or southwest side should be made of fabric that reflects the sun's rays. Such anti-reflective materials are usually rubberized or with a special aluminum coating on the side of the glass unit. Thus, the roller shutter protects the room from excessive heat. Their color scheme does not matter, because regardless of the color of the roller blinds, they allow you to block 100% of the light.

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Protection from heat The location of the windows in the pitched roof allows them to provide a large amount of daylight. In addition, the inside of the attic is smaller than those rooms located on the lower floors. Therefore, the attic heats up very quickly in summer.

This can be corrected by choosing a fabric for roller shutters that limits the penetration of heat inside. It is best to choose roller shutter fabrics with low light transmission. It is also worth considering the value of the light reflectance coefficient: the higher it is, the more heat will remain on the outside.

For roof windows, you should choose duo pleated roller blinds. They are one of the most interesting solutions that give the effect of complete blackout. This roller shutter fabric is made of two layers of material and has a honeycomb-shaped cross-section. The air that collects in the resulting channels protects the room from heat. In addition, the material can be coated with a layer of aluminum. This makes it a more effective thermal and acoustic barrier.

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Moisture resistance

The air in the kitchen and bathroom is often characterized by high humidity. If there is insufficient ventilation, the visible effects of this are fogging of windows and, over time, the appearance of mold on cold surfaces.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to effectively remove moisture from the air, and fabric roller shutters are also exposed to the consequences of its effects, because they are closest to the cold glass on which water vapor condenses. That is why in these rooms you should use roller shutter fabric that is resistant to moisture and mold.

In addition, the use of antimicrobial fabrics in public places where people are particularly vulnerable (eg, kindergartens, clinics, nursing homes) may be useful in minimizing the spread of unwanted microorganisms. The special antibacterial coating of these fabrics reduces the settling and development of fungi on roller blinds.

Roller shutter fabrics for special tasks When the house is located on a busy street or near the airport, when choosing accessories for windows, you should pay attention to roller shutters made of fabrics that suppress noise.

In turn, for attic windows it is better to choose flame-retardant fabrics. This important feature of the roller shutter must be certified by a certificate.

Colors, patterns and textures

The material for the roller shutter is shaved in terms of color, texture and pattern. The skillful matching of the fabric ensures that the roller blind complements the style of the interior.

If the offered patterns of roller shutter fabric do not match the design of your interior, today this is not a problem, because you can order photo roller shutters with any print. In addition to the standard versions of the design offered by the company, you can capture your own photo on the roller shutter, for example, of a person dear to you, a favorite artist or an exotic place with which you have pleasant memories.

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Ease of maintenance

Coating roller shutter fabrics with a special layer ensures that dirt does not stick to them and they are easy to keep clean. It is enough to wipe them periodically with a damp cloth. A convenient solution is to choose a material that can be washed by hand, such as pleated fabrics.

A wide range of fabrics on the market opens up the opportunity to choose a roller shutter in accordance with the function it should perform in the interior. Thus, the more accurately you outline your expectations when choosing roller blinds, the more comfortable the sun protection system will create in the interior. WINDOWS MEDIA recommends reading: How to buy fabric roller shutters in the online store

What types of fabrics are there for roller blinds?

The choice of fabrics for roller blinds is simply huge. And here, before purchasing, you need to coordinate your desires with the properties of woven materials. Fabrics are:

• plain;
• with a printed design.

Depending on the density, fabrics can be divided into:

• transparent;
• standard;
• increased density;
• lightproof.

Transparent are the so-called tulle fabrics. Their task is to partially diffuse sunlight and hide what is happening in the room.

Fabrics of standard density transmit about 50% of light and are used in rooms facing the southwest. They come with multi-colored printed patterns or plain ones.

The increased density of fabrics allows no more than 30% of light to pass through. Their task is to protect from direct sunlight. High-density roller blinds are installed on the south side to protect people in the room from the sun while working or relaxing.

Lightproof ones are installed in rooms to completely darken the room. These could be cinema rooms, presentation rooms with projectors or bedrooms.

What is more effective - internal or external window protection?

External protection of windows is provided by structures that are installed outside the premises. Such systems are represented by protective blinds, metal and plastic roller blinds, grilles, and special films attached to the glass. As for internal protection, these include blinds, fabric roller blinds and panel curtains. These products are mainly designed to protect rooms from the sun and the views of strangers. And, in addition, they are able to harmoniously decorate the interior of absolutely any room.

Both external and internal systems have their own characteristic features, which play a key role in the choice, since the buyer purchases products to solve certain technical and decorative problems. It is for this reason that these two types of structures cannot be fully compared.

One of the internal window protection systems that has a number of important advantages is fabric roller blinds.

What types of fabrics are there for panels?

Modern materials are used for the production of woven fabrics:

• polyester;
• polyester with cotton, viscose, satin.

Polyester as a base material is used in many types of woven fabrics due to its excellent physical and practical properties. Fabrics with polyester base:

• practical and durable;
• opaque;
• dust-repellent;
• easy to clean.

To add shine and translucency, a thin layer of acrylic is applied to the woven fabric. It gives the panel a silky shine and protects the design from fading.

Rules for selecting curtains for an existing interior

1. Pay attention to the predominant color in the interior and choose roller blinds to match it.
2. If the room is small, then the color of the canvas or pattern should be lighter. In addition, take into account the color of the wall. The fabric should be darker or lighter than the walls so that the curtains do not disappear from the interior.
3. Focus on the cardinal directions. On the south side, choose cool shades (gray, blue, green, purple), and on the north, on the contrary, warm shades (yellow, red, pink, beige).
4. For plain walls, it is better to choose roller blinds in bright colors.
5. When choosing fabric designs, choose images with no more than three colors. The main thing is that one of them matches the color of the walls or the predominant color in the interior.