# Honeycomb Blind Systems Source: https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/honeycomb-blind-systems/ # Honeycomb Blind Systems Air trapped in honeycomb cells — the technical core of the insulation-focused blind. ## Honeycomb System Components The honeycomb fabric is the heart of the system — the cell layer, mechanism and rail take shape around it. ### Honeycomb Fabric Hexagonal cross-section seen from the side — air trapped inside the cell forms a thermal barrier between the glass and the room. ### Cell Layer Single cell ~25 mm or double cell ~50 mm — the layer count sets the depth of the air pocket. ### Lift Mechanism Chain, cord, TD/BU and motor drive — quiet-motor series are available. ### Rail and Casing 20–30 mm aluminium rail, hidden or decorative casing look — nearly disappears when the fabric gathers. ## Cell Types Cell depth sets the strength of the air pocket — two structures, two performance levels. Diameter, layer and use of honeycomb cell types Structure — Cell Diameter — Layer — Feature Single Cell — ~25 mm — One-layer air pocket — Standard insulation + a simple look Double Cell — ~50 mm — Two-layer air pocket — A stronger thermal barrier ## Fabric Classes Three transmittance levels — chosen by the light and privacy needs of the space. Light behaviour and usage of honeycomb fabric classes Class — Light Behaviour — Use Transparent — Filters daylight, outward view preserved — Living areas Semi-Opaque — Diffuses light, the inside is not seen — Study and living room Blackout — Nearly zeroes the light — Bedroom and meeting room ## Honeycomb System Variants The same honeycomb section, nine different working layouts — the geometry of the opening chooses the variant. [Horizontal Honeycomb Blind Honeycomb panel sliding on a side rail Sliding door and wide façade](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/horizontal-honeycomb-blind/) [Vertical Honeycomb Blind The classic up-and-down layout Standard window](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/vertical-honeycomb-blind/) [Ceiling Honeycomb Blind Horizontally tensioned ceiling panel Skylight and winter garden](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/ceiling-honeycomb-blind/) [Cased Honeycomb Blind Closed system with side rails Rooms where blackout is wanted](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/cased-honeycomb-blind/) [Triangular Honeycomb Blind Fan-folding angular panel Gable and triangular glass](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/triangular-honeycomb-blind/) [Sloped Honeycomb Blind Railed angular layout Roof slope](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/sloped-honeycomb-blind/) [Round Honeycomb Blind Radial fan panel Circular glass](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/round-honeycomb-blind/) [Oval Honeycomb Blind Elliptical fan panel Gable-top and oval glass](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/oval-honeycomb-blind/) [Between-Glass Honeycomb Blind Panel embedded inside the glazing A unit that never gathers dust](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/between-glass-honeycomb-blind/) ## Questions About the Honeycomb Blind System How does honeycomb fabric provide insulation? Air trapped in the hexagonal cells forms a still layer between the glass and the room air. Because air is one of the poorest heat conductors, this pocket helps reduce heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. Does it have an effect on sound? The cell air and the multi-layer fabric partially dampen sound waves — not full sound insulation, but a noticeable difference in echo and perceived outdoor noise in glass-fronted rooms. Can it be made sloped or in special shapes? Yes. It works on roof windows, sloped winter-garden glazing and arch-shaped joinery with guided mounting — the fabric stays taut in every position. Does it need maintenance? The fabric is antistatic-treated, so it does not hold dust. Dust gathering inside the cells is cleaned from outside with a soft-brush vacuum attachment. The fabric is not washed. How the five connection types are applied to the cell system is shown on the [Honeycomb Blind Installation Types](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/honeycomb-blind-installation-types/) page; the spaces each model works in are listed in the [application areas](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/honeycomb-blind-application-areas/). ## A Quote for the Glass Surface Once the window type and insulation goal are relayed, cell diameter and fabric class are matched. [Request a Quote](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/contact/) [WhatsApp](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/whatsapp/)