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FENETRE Systems — Insect Screen and Pleated Blind Systems

Pleated Blind Systems

Heat-set pleated fabric, a slim casing and drill-free options — almost invisible on top of the window.

Pleated System Components

Fabric, profile, working style and connection — the system is the combination of these four axes.

Pleated Fabric

100% polyester, 70–120 g/m² — the 15–20 mm pleat spacing is made permanent under pressure at 140°C.

Aluminium Profile

6063-alloy anodised profile. Standard 12–15 mm, deep casing 18–20 mm. Fits glazing beads and walls.

Top-Down/Bottom-Up

Opens from the bottom or the top. The distinctive working style that preserves privacy while managing light.

Mounting Connections

Screw, adhesive, hook, glazing-bead and bracket connection types — drilled or drill-free, by joinery.

Mounting Types

The same system is mounted with five different connections — joinery and surface type make the choice.

Method and ideal use of pleated blind mounting types
ModelMethodIdeal Use
ScrewedScrew into the joineryPermanent, firmly fixed hold
AdhesiveNo screwsTenants, surfaces that must not be drilled
Glazing-BeadSits on the glazing beadA look integrated with the window
HookedSpring hookEasy removal on glass balconies
BracketedL-bracket to wall or ceilingWide openings without joinery

Fabric Classes

Light transmittance is chosen in the fabric type — four classes from sheer to full blackout.

Light transmittance and usage of pleated blind fabric classes
FabricTransmittanceUse
Sheer70–90%Daylight + privacy, living room
Standard30–60%General use
Dim-Out10–20%Study room
Blackout~0%Bedroom and nursery

Questions About the Pleated Blind System

What does Top-Down/Bottom-Up do?
The blind can be lowered from the top while the bottom stays closed — daylight comes in without the inside being seen. The most distinctive advantage of the pleated blind.
Which mounting type suits a glass balcony?
On a folding glass balcony, hooked (drill-free) is the most practical and sturdy method; on frameless sashes with insulated glass, adhesive + slim casing is required.
Does the blackout series fully darken a room?
It produces near-100% darkening. To minimise edge leakage, the glazing-bead model integrates with the glass.
Do the fabric pleats open up over time?
The pleats are made permanent at 140°C under 3–5 bar pressure. They do not loosen with use; the gather stays uniform.

The selection of the five connection styles by joinery type is documented on the Pleated Blind Installation Types page; the window type each model works on is listed in the application areas.

A Quote by Joinery Type

Once the joinery type and photo are relayed, connection and fabric recommendations are shared.