Blinds Black-out

Many of us often complain of constant lack of sleep, and, as a consequence, the blues and the inability to work. And all because at night you did not manage to get into the world of dreams because of the lack of opacity of the curtains or the stuffiness in the room. With today's capabilities and features of the interior, this problem is easily solved: blackout roller blinds made of a special opaque material will reliably protect you from the sun's rays, and on a hot day they will provide you with the desired coolness in any room.

Today, roll designs have gained immense popularity among many ordinary people: they do not take up much space, unlike traditional curtains, they fit perfectly into the interior design, and the reflective coating of such fabrics allows you to achieve the necessary darkening.

What is so good black-out roller blinds? First of all, the fact that they are made according to innovative technologies from opaque textiles of special quality.

The fabric structure is three-layered, the fibers are fire retardant, so they are used in various rooms: in apartments, restaurants and offices, and in some cases due to the reflective coating - and for working with projectors. The possibilities of blackout and studio photographers and decorators of theatrical scenes appreciated.

This unusual fabric first appeared in Finland, where white nights are a common phenomenon. It was the lack of darkening that made the developers of roller blinds to improve the quality of sleep for their residents.

Therefore, this fabric, originally light-proof, got its name black out, which translates from English as “black out” or “mute”. Advantages of blackout curtains:

• The curtains are heat resistant.
• Resistant to everyday life.
• Do not accumulate dust.
• Easy to assemble and strengthen.
• Do not cause allergic reactions.
• Provide one hundred percent opacity.
• Do not fade in the sun.

To be clear, the production technology of the “blackout” material is rather non-standard - it is a mix of a chemical substance and acrylic foam, which are in a three-layer basis. This gives dense fabric the possibility of light reflection. But the three layers, which are specific to the blackout, keep the heat in the room, which is also far from important in cool rooms.

Considering the unlimited imagination regarding colors, Blackout in a short time became popular, although many believe that the composition of the fabric means only black. And the ability to produce roller rather than traditional curtains, which is in demand in some areas, made them indispensable.

Today, manufacturers are ready to offer you all kinds of blackout roller blinds. A specially designed by manufacturers design, thanks to which they can be raised and lowered like blinds, is mounted in the upper part of the window or on the wall, on top of the windows. In the production of roller blinds adhere to the following types:

• The classic option. Curtains are mounted on your chosen height, which allows you to protect them from pets and curious children. They are even, do not collect dust, however, they still need to be cleaned periodically. The price of such curtains is very economical.
• Cassette curtains. Their price is slightly higher than the previous ones, however, and the advantages are quite significant. Such devices are mounted in a special box, which is made to the color of the pitch of the walls and does not stand out from the general background. In such a box, the curtains are in a collapsed state and can be used if necessary. This fact is very important - in this box, the roller blinds are not threatened by pollution and dust, and in the unfolded form the cloth closely contacts the glass. Such a device is recommended when a non-permanent blackout, for example, in the kitchen. Cassette curtains can be mounted on non-standard opening windows, that is, those that open with a slope. If desired, they can be fastened with curtains - tulle, curtains.
• Option mini-rolt: comfortable, quickly installed with velcro or with staples specially designed for this. Such curtains basically cover only the glass part of the window, so there is no need to drill the frame.

Automatic curtains that can be controlled with the help of an electric drive appeared relatively recently due to technical progress. This is a very convenient option when you don’t need to get up at all and go to the window in order to manually raise or lower the curtains if you need to dim the sunlight in the room. Especially, if the area of ​​your room is rather big. Thanks to the console, sitting in a comfortable chair, you will instantly create a cozy atmosphere with the button, controlling all the curtains at the same time.

The unusual design of day-night roller blinds allows you to solve several problems at once: the multi-layered blackout will protect you not only from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation, but also from the persistent views of inquisitive neighbors. And all this - with the help of the original design of a three-layer canvas. The color of each, alternating sequentially with each other, creates the necessary intensity of the luminous flux.Because of this, during the day you can create a half-gloom effect, and at night an opaque fabric, superimposed on a translucent, will not allow a single ray of sunlight to penetrate into your room.

One more option of rolled curtains: thermo-blinds. The design of this type "repels" sunlight and heat due to small metal particles in the texture of the coating. This happens in hot weather.

Blackout blinds are made in different sizes - it all depends on the window openings on which they will be fixed. Roller designs are suitable for standard windows, for example, 90x220 cm, and for different window variations - in the attic, in the kitchen, in the large living room. Standard curtains, for example, can be a little more than 2 meters, width - on average, 1.7 m. Luxury curtains can be much larger in size - up to 5 meters in length and almost 3.5 meters in width. Mini-rolls can decorate small windows 75 cm wide, and for non-standard dormer windows mini size is sufficient - from 50 cm.

Fabrics for blackout can be different, but the main requirement is antistatic coating and teflon impregnation.This special fabric curtain can protect the apartment from daylight, sunlight and create a cozy interior. Satin weaving, according to the technology of which the fabric for this type of curtains is made, creates a special style in the room - bedroom, living room, kitchen and offices. The special composition of the fabric allows to obtain its various characteristics depending on the addition of polyester additives to its composition:

• When cotton is added, the fabric is smooth and solid, however, such curtains are not suitable for rooms where there is moisture: the curtains can be deformed.
• Viscose and satin - these supplements make the blackout texture look like parchment.
• Satin, coated with acrylic, is able to make the fabric softer visually, the color will be close to natural.
• Fabrics subjected to plasticization, with the addition of fiberglass, resistant to deformation, completely reflect the sunlight and do not ignite.

In everyday life, blackout fabrics are divided into two types: absolutely opaque and translucent. The first ones are just a gift for families where there are small children who need to create an “imitation” of the night on a sunny day, the second ones will create a twilight in a hot climate. What are the names of the curtains offered today to customers - “Pistachio alpha”, “turquoise openwork”, “white blanco”, “white blackout silk”, “terracotta silk” are shades of the whole range of colors.

With regards to color solutions, the manufacturers are ready to offer us both plain Black-out and color with photo printing. The last “fashion squeak” is the blackout curtains with a beautiful, large pattern, prints are especially welcome. This may be an oriental ornament, exquisite, two-color stripes, white curtains with flowers, popular in country style.

Monophonic rolled curtains not only will not pass a daylight, but also will help to create the real cinema in your room. Lilac, green, black, and, conversely, bright lime, yellow, blue - they can create the perfect design for your apartment. Hang in the nursery curtains with photo printing, pastel or striped - in the bedroom, in the living room - blackout with ornament - and you will become the owner of the unique square meters.

The number of blackout curtain manufacturers has increased markedly in recent years. But, choosing a roller blinds, you need to focus not only on price offers, but also on professional and high-quality production. The leaders include Germans, Belgians and, of course, Finnish manufacturers. However, they are successfully “replaced” by manufacturers from the Czech Republic, China, and even in Russia, more than one company specializes in producing blackout curtains. Companies from Poland and Ukraine offer customers different colors, options and styles of roller blinds.

Being in front of a choice - what kind of roller blinds should be chosen for you, remember the following points:

• Blackouts should have 100% opacity, so look at the light through a piece of cloth.
• Ask the vendors to show you the fabric in the cut - there must necessarily be black threads characteristic of the unusual composition of the canvas.
• The outer fabric with a pattern should visually resemble suede.
• When buying roller blinds, make sure that the side guides are included in the package with them, which are used for enhanced protection from light. There must be a weight bar.
• Remember that blackout fabrics do not ignite, sellers must prove it to you on a small piece of the sample.

Blackout fabric is almost universal, but still requires special care:

• Wash it rarely, but at a temperature of not more than 30 degrees.
• Wash can be done by hand and in automatic mode - the fabric is not deformed, does not "sit down" and does not fade in the sun.
• It is necessary to dry the curtain without pressing, as a last resort - in the mode of no more than 400 revolutions.
• Iron when ironing should not be hot, keep a neutral temperature.

According to reviews of customers who have been using blackout curtains for more than one year, this fabric is notable for its reliability, density, perfectly isolates noise and has an enviable incombustibility.The latter fact has earned the respect of school and kindergarten workers, where the safety of children is in the first place. For many housewives, an important factor was that after repeated washing the photo printing on these curtains did not lose its color, remained the same bright and unforgettable.

Using blackout curtains in different interiors, remember the recommendations of designers:

• Do not choose curtains exactly to the color of wallpaper.
• If your room is small, let your blackout be bright.
• In the kitchen and living room, preference is given to curtains with a pattern.
• If your windows are of a non-standard size, use a blackout-pleated in the interior.
• Oriental, or Japanese curtains are suitable for panoramic, large windows.
• Is your room designed in hi-tech style? Buy curtains with photo printing, with a metallic coating.

In order to see the difference between conventional roller blinds and Black-out curtains, we offer the following video for viewing.