# Pleated Blind Systems
Source: https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/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.

## Pleated Blind Variants

The same system works in nine different forms — the glass shape and plane determine the variant.

[Horizontal Pleated Blind The classic vertical-opening form. Cordless, TD/BU options. Explore](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/horizontal-pleated-blind/) [Vertical Pleated Blind Fabric gathering sideways. On sliding joinery and wide façades. Explore](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/vertical-pleated-blind/) [Ceiling Pleated Blind Tension-corded horizontal system. Glass roofs and winter gardens. Explore](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/ceiling-pleated-blind/) [Cased Pleated Blind Closed aluminium casing — a clean look protected from dust. Explore](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/cased-pleated-blind/) [Triangular Pleated Blind Template-cut. Attic and gable-end windows. Explore](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/triangular-pleated-blind/) [Sloped Pleated Blind With guide cords — for sloped and angled glass planes. Explore](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/sloped-pleated-blind/) [Round Pleated Blind Bent rail, radial cut. Round and arched windows. Explore](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/round-pleated-blind/) [Oval Pleated Blind Rail bending to a variable curve — ellipse-formed joinery. Explore](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/oval-pleated-blind/) [Between-Glass Pleated Blind Inside the glazing unit — dust-isolated, maintenance-free. Explore](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/between-glass-pleated-blind/)

## 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
Model — Method — Ideal Use
Screwed — Screw into the joinery — Permanent, firmly fixed hold
Adhesive — No screws — Tenants, surfaces that must not be drilled
Glazing-Bead — Sits on the glazing bead — A look integrated with the window
Hooked — Spring hook — Easy removal on glass balconies
Bracketed — L-bracket to wall or ceiling — Wide 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
Fabric — Transmittance — Use
Sheer — 70–90% — Daylight + privacy, living room
Standard — 30–60% — General use
Dim-Out — 10–20% — 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](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/pleated-blind-installation-types/) page; the window type each model works on is listed in the [application areas](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/pleated-blind-application-areas/).

## A Quote by Joinery Type

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

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