We always aim to supply shading products that meet your expectations
• Whilst not everything in this document will apply to every product, please be aware that some of the characteristics mentioned in this document can occur on roller blinds
• Please read this document carefully and note which characteristics may be applicable, and which can be reduced following guidance from ourselves
FABRIC CUPPING
Cupping is where the edges of the blind fabric curl inwards. Some fabrics are more prone to cupping than others.
Some factors that can affect whether a fabric cups or not are:
– Fabric composition e.g. some materials are more stable than others
– The quality/method of fabric manufacturing process
– Railroaded fabrics are more prone to cupping
RAILROADING & JOINS
If your blind is wider than the fabric you have chosen, the fabric will be railroaded.
If the drop of the blind is also greater than the fabric width, there will be a 10mm horizontal join as close to the top of the blind as possible.
Joins are more visible on screen, dimout and voile fabrics than they are on blackout fabrics.
DEFLECTION
Deflection is when the blind tube begins to ‘bow’ in the centre which can cause the fabric to sag, or ‘smile’.
This can be reduced by using a tube with a larger diameter.
We calculate possible deflection when processing orders and will always make you aware if it is above our recommended amount.
