However, pleated blinds are becoming increasingly popular as normal window blinds since they are very neat when retracted, lending a contemporary style to your windows. In nature and appearance, pleated window blinds have a great similarity to venetian blinds. However a pleated fabric is used, rather than the rigid slats in venetians, causing the blind fabric to fold in a concertina effect.
Fabrics are available in many colours, some with specialist coatings on the reverse side, protecting the fabric from the sun's rays and giving it a reflective coating. Metal backed fabrics are also available providing a high heat reflective finish, ideal for glass conservatory roofs. Two pleat widths are available; 20mm and 25mm. All pleated blinds have the advantage of ‘Uni Pleat’ technology, preventing the pleats gathering at the bottom of roof blinds.
