Pleated

A pleated blind could be described as a Venetian blind with pleated fabric instead of slats, giving a softer effect. The pleated fabric, usually in 25mm pleats, is attached with double sided tape (or similar) to a head rail at the top and to a bottom rail. With a standard free-hanging blind, it is opened by pulling the lift cords, the bottom rail being raised towards the top rail causing a concertina effect as it retracts. The lift cords

pass through a cord lock, thus enabling the blind to be held at any height.

Fabrics range from translucent to opaque & blackout. They are either plain or patterned (including Jacquard or multi-coloured). Materials are polyester and cellulose-impregnated paper. Reflective metalised finishes to the external face, flame retardant & Scotch-guard treatments are available.

Types & Operation

Free hanging - with cord operation, usually has a weighted bottom rail which allows the blind to hang better.

	Rooflight - with perlon wires through the fabric. They may be cord, wand or hand draw operated. Dual function - three rails may be used with a different fabric in each section e.g. with the mid-rail to the head-rail, a "daytime" fabric is in the window & from the
mid-rail to the bottom rail, a "night time" fabric is viewed.

• Head & Bottom rail sections - anodised or painted aluminium.
• Cord - polyester.
• Brackets - galvanised or painted steel.
• Cord lock- locking mechanism to secure blind in the raised position.
• Cleat - nylon cleat used to secure cord instead of a cord lock.
• Tension wire - perlon.