Roller blinds originated as technical blinds primarily used in offices. However, their practicality and discreet elegance have recently made them popular for homes and apartments, especially those with modern, minimalist, or hi-tech furniture.
What are roller blinds?
Roller blinds are blinds in which the fabric, tensioned by a rod applied to the bottom, is wound around a metal roller located at the top.
The roller allows the fabric to remain permanently taut and wrinkle-free.
The winding movement of the fabric can be manual (with spring, chain, or cord – very practical for French windows – and crank) or motorized.
These roller blinds can be used both indoors and outdoors and can be applied to any type of window or terrace door.
Roller Blinds can be installed on the wall, ceiling (as long as it is not crooked), or window frame and can have the roller visible or covered by a valance or cassette.
The cassette, which can also be covered with fabric, in addition to its decorative function, has the advantage of protecting the rolled-up fabric, reducing wear and tear and dust.
Finally, there are models of roller blinds with a cassette and side guides on which the fabric slides when it is unwound from the roller; this model guarantees the greatest darkening of rooms and prevents the fabric from fluttering even when hit by wind or air currents.
The dimensions of the blinds are variable as they are made to measure.
Fabrics for Roller Blinds
The blind fabric, whether technical or decorative, is always stretched and has no side hems.
Indoor blinds can be made from decorative or technical fabrics (filtering, blackout, microperforated, etc.).
Blackout type fabrics" do not mean "dark fabrics" or "opaque fabrics," but fabrics that reduce and control sunlight and heat.
