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Do you have windows facing south or rooms, which in the summer heat up very quickly? Or maybe the morning sun rays enter your bedroom and wake you up at dawn? Blackout pleats provide excellent protection against heat and excessive sunlight. They can decrease the room temperature by a few degrees, reduce sunlight reflected on the computer or TV screen, or create favorable conditions for an afternoon nap on a hot day.
Well-chosen window pleated blinds guarantee comfort even on the hottest day. The interior of your bedroom, living room and other rooms will be slightly darkened and unheated during the hottest summer days. When you choose pleated blinds that guarantee 100% blackout, you have the chance to lower the temperature in the room by up to several degrees. Besides, pleated blinds will ensure privacy, and become a nice window decoration, and protection against excess sunlight. With blackout pleated blinds you will comfortably watch TV or work at the computer.
When looking for pleated window blinds which can effectively protect us against the heat, it is worth reaching for pleated blinds made of thick fabric in dark colors (e.g. chocolate, brown, navy blue). Darker fabric guarantees successful protection against excessive sunlight. This rule applies to classic pleated blinds (semi-transparent).
With windows that are facing a very sunny side (e.g. south or east) to darken the interior, we can choose pleated blinds with special features (thermal insulation). Window blinds made of dense weave fabrics, with rubber layers are very popular as the product provides 100% blackout of the interior. For tilt windows, pleated blinds with a string mechanism will be the best option. It is worth knowing that the degree of darkening of blinds with a rubber layer does not depend on the color of the fabric. You can reach for both dark and light shades that will perfectly match the interior design, and at the same time effectively protect the room from excessive heating.
Another solution is blinds coated with a special silver coating on the outside. This coating effectively reflects the sun's rays. When we care about maximum functionality, no-drill blinds are a practical solution. The fabric adheres to the glass even when the window is open, and versatile shades allow you to choose pleated blinds that match any interior design.
Blackout blinds prevent overheating of the interior and protect against sun rays, which in summer make it difficult to rest and complete daily duties. This system works perfectly in bedrooms - the folded pleats block glaring sun rays beaming into our eyes. Tailor-made pleated blinds can be adapted to windows of various shapes and sizes and they can be successfully integrated into the attic bedroom.
Blackout pleated blinds are a great solution for corporate spaces. In offices, reception areas and conference rooms the blinds block the heat and sun rays reflecting on the computer screens. Reducing room temperature creates more comfortable conditions for more effective work.
Below, 100% blackout pleat in ORION fabric palette.