Schuette® Honeycomb Blackout Pleated Blind Made to Measure without Drilling • Blackout x Honey Collection: Maple Wood (Brown) • Suprafix Clamp Holder “X” • Profile: Walnut
What is a honeycomb pleated blind?
Put simply, a honeycomb (cellular) pleated blind is a so called double pleated blind, as it consists of two pleated fabrics hanging one behind the other. Of course, the manufacturing process for honeycomb fabrics is considerably more complex (and rightly so): for example, the two pleated fabrics are welded together in a special way, creating the honeycomb cell shape visible from the side view. In addition, the front “pleated fabric” differs in shape and colour from the rear “pleated fabric”. While a honeycomb pleated blind has much in common with a conventional pleated blind, it clearly differs in performance.
What is the difference between a honeycomb pleated blind and a pleated blind?
The biggest and immediately visible difference is the fabric shape. A honeycomb pleated blind has a double fabric layer, so from the side it looks like a stack of hexagons (i.e., cells, like honeycomb). A standard pleated blind, by contrast, shows a zigzag pattern from the side. This visual difference translates directly into a clear difference in performance.
Does the pleated blind completely darken rooms?
Our blackout pleated blind achieves the maximum room darkening possible with a tensioned pleated blind. No light passes through the fabric, and the drill holes run inside the cell and are not visible. Light can only enter the room through small side gaps along the edges of the honeycomb pleated blind.
Are honeycomb pleated blinds always blackout?
No. There are also honeycomb pleated blinds with light-filtering fabrics.
Do blackout honeycomb fabrics let any sunlight through?
Our honeycomb fabrics from the Blackout x Honey collection are designed not to transmit light at an illuminance of 30,000 lux. Typical daylight is below this level: under overcast winter skies it is usually under 10,000 lux, and under overcast summer skies around 20,000 lux. In unfiltered, direct sunlight, illuminance can exceed 30,000 lux; in such cases a very faint glow may appear at the bonding lines where the cells are joined. This light is diffuse and very low in intensity. Even then, the blackout performance of the fabric remains >99%.
Can you see into the home from outside at night when the lights are on?
No. With our Blackout x Honey collection you get thermal blackout and complete privacy. No light and no views pass through, delivering maximum room darkening and maximum privacy.
The Thermo x Honey collection is also completely view proof at any time of day. Although the fabric is light filtering, it does not allow anyone to see through.
Can I save energy with the pleated blind?
Yes. With our honeycomb pleated blinds you can save energy and money. The blackout fabrics from the Blackout x Honey collection let no light through and can keep up to 2/3 of solar heat out of the room. The light filtering honeycomb pleated blinds can do the same while still letting in daylight.
Whether honeycomb pleated blinds provide thermal protection can be answered with a clear yes. In summer you need less cooling and in winter the closed blind reduces the rapid loss of heating energy at the window. The room keeps a comfortable temperature for longer, no extra input is needed and this saves electricity.
What is the difference between a thermal pleated blind and a honeycomb pleated blind when it comes to saving energy?
A thermal pleated blind uses opaque fabrics with a heat-protection finish that increases light reflection while reducing light transmission and light absorption. It is designed to still let daylight through so rooms remain usable without artificial lighting, e.g. living rooms and home offices.
A true blackout pleated blind is made to darken the room. Because no light passes through the fabric, it keeps out maximum heat in summer and keeps warmth inside in winter. Anyone who has used a honeycomb pleated blind for heat protection can confirm the performance difference compared with conventional thermal pleated blinds. Once honeycomb, always honeycomb.
How do you clean a honeycomb pleated blind?
Cleaning and care are much the same as for a standard pleated blind. If the fabric on the window side has an additional silver thermal coating, wipe it gently with a cloth and do not immerse it in water. You should also dust the inside of the honeycomb cells. With very wide blinds this can seem tedious, but there’s an easy trick:
☞ Simply hold a vacuum cleaner to one end of the cells and vacuum the dust cell by cell. Alternatively, use a hair dryer to blow the dust out. Be sure to use cold air so the fabric is not damaged.
Which is better, a pleated blind or a honeycomb pleated blind?
Neither. It depends. The choice between a pleated blind and a honeycomb pleated blind depends on your needs, the level of privacy and sun control you want, and your budget.
- Price: A standard pleated blind is generally cheaper than a honeycomb pleated blind.
- Design variety: If you want decorative options, pleated blinds usually offer a wider range of colours and patterns than honeycomb.
- Care: Neither can be machine washed. Honeycomb cells also need to be dusted inside, so this point narrowly goes to the standard pleated blind.
- Blackout: Whether a pleated or honeycomb blind darkens better depends on the fabric. A fully light-impermeable pleated blind darkens just as well as a fully light-impermeable honeycomb blind.
- Insulation: The clear winner is the honeycomb pleated blind thanks to its unique cell structure. The cells create an insulating layer against heat, cold, and noise.
Are honeycomb pleated blinds worthwhile?
Whether honeycomb pleated blinds are worthwhile, or more worthwhile than simple pleated blinds, is a matter of perspective. For privacy, a simple pleated blind is sufficient, but for heat and cold protection and for noise reduction, honeycomb pleated blinds are without question by far more worthwhile. In addition, Schuette® honeycomb pleated blinds from the Blackout x Honey collection are undoubtedly worthwhile for blackout use, as they are 100% light impermeable.
How wide and high is the pleated blind?
It depends on the mounting method. If you choose a pleated blind without drilling with clamp brackets, you can cover the entire window pane plus an overhang on all sides. If you choose a pleated blind with adhesive brackets or a honeycomb pleated blind with drilling mounted in the glazing bead, the blind is mounted closer to the glass and covers the glass area. We manufacture our pleated blinds to the ordered finished size. The ordered width (e.g. 80 cm) is the actual width of the blind. The height refers to the total height of the blind. The tension cords are set to the ordered height.
What is the best mounting for the pleated blind?
For example, a blackout pleated blind in the bedroom is closed every evening, opened in the morning and set to the preferred position. It is therefore one of the most frequently moved blinds. For a frequently operated blind, a particularly firm and stable mounting is very important. For no-drill blinds we recommend our especially sturdy premium clamp bracket “Zum Festdrehen”. This bracket can be retightened with the supplied turning key whenever it loosens over time through frequent use. The firmest, most stable and most durable way to mount a blind on a window is screw mounting, which does require drilling. For drilled installations we offer two screw options, with mounting plates in the glazing bead or with the 2in1 adhesive and screw holder “Letsbond” in front of the glazing bead, on the frame or on the wall.
The glazing bead is the small trim that holds the glass pane and the gasket in place at the edge of the sash. On most uPVC and aluminium windows the bead is hollow and can be screw-fixed; timber windows can also be screw-fixed. When replacing a pane, a glazier/window fitter removes the beads to access the glass. Replacement beads can be ordered if needed.
The glazing bead on my window is bevelled. Can I fit a pleated blind there?
Yes. Every Schuette® blind for screw-fit installation comes with four different mounting plates that compensate for various bead angles and even rounded beads. The glazing bead should be at least 10 mm deep so there’s enough space for air circulation between the glass and the fabric, and for the bracket itself. If the bead is under 10 mm, use an angled mounting (with L-brackets) or choose clamp brackets or adhesive brackets instead.
Are all parts needed for installation included?
Yes. All required parts are included, and no tools are needed for installation.
Is this pleated blind one of those cheap “China blinds” you have to assemble for 30 minutes first?
No. This is a quality product developed in-house. We value your time and your home, so the blind comes as preassembled as possible to ensure safe transport.
Can the brackets handle large sizes?
Yes. All our brackets are regularly tested and are designed to work flawlessly even at the maximum specified sizes.
Are pleated blinds suitable for bathrooms or kitchens?
Yes. Our pleated fabrics can be used in humid rooms such as bathrooms and kitchens. Ensure good ventilation to minimise condensation.
Can I order free fabric samples?
Please contact our customer service to request fabric samples of our pleated blinds, roller blinds, curtains and other home textiles. You only pay the minimum possible shipping fee plus €0.01 per fabric sample (to keep our system happy).
Can I switch from one Suprafix bracket to another?
Yes. The brackets are designed to be easily swapped for other Schuette® brackets if needed. Please contact our customer service for details, as adjustments to the pleated blind’s measurements may be required.
Maple Wood (Brown)
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Suprafix Clamp holder “X”
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