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Let’s say you’ve ordered five motorised Roller Blinds and one of them came with the wrong fabric. That means you’re going to have to go back to your client’s house and refit a replacement blind. For instance, if that blind costs £100 and that returned visit to site with your fitter is going to cost £50, including fuel and time, you can choose what you pay for that blind and what you deem is fair to cover the cost of that £50. Then, just get in touch with us and we will immediately raise a credit note to cover your expenses proportionately to the cost of the blind.
The service doesn’t cover things that are out of our control. So for example, if the order is misrouted or delayed by the carriers, or if we’re knee-deep in water because of a flood, or we’re battling fire with our watering cans, or an international crime network decides that they want to steal your parcel etc. – you get the idea!
Window shadings equipped with uni-directional motors offer remote operation but have a limitation – they can only receive instructions. This limitation prevents them from being seamlessly integrated into smart settings, as they lack the ability to send feedback or data. On the other hand, bi-directional motors can both receive and transmit information, making them suitable for integration into smart home systems, where they can communicate their status and respond to commands, enhancing the overall automation and control experience.
Yes, the battery can be easily detached which is a very useful feature when it needs recharging and the power socket is not in close proximity.
Smart Home
Integrate with all major smart home systems for effortless smartphone and voice control.
Integrate with all major smart home systems for effortless smartphone and voice control.
Handheld Remote
Compatible with standard handheld remotes, allowing you to operate effortlessly from the comfort of your seat.
Compatible with standard handheld remotes, allowing you to operate effortlessly from the comfort of your seat.
Wall Switch
The convenience of a fixed and easily accessible control point for consistent and effortless operation. Can be integrated into a smart home system, enhancing the overall user experience.
The convenience of a fixed and easily accessible control point for consistent and effortless operation. Can be integrated into a smart home system, enhancing the overall user experience.
Pull to Start
Just a simple manual pull on the curtain automatically opens or closes your curtains. No connectivity, no smartphone, no remote control. Anyone can do it.
Just a simple manual pull on the curtain automatically opens or closes your curtains. No connectivity, no smartphone, no remote control. Anyone can do it.
Dream Range Controls
Somfy Controls
Dream Range Controls
Somfy Controls
Yes, the hooks/gliders can rotate 360 degrees, making it easy to attach curtains while maintaining the aesthetic shape of the curtain folds.
Yes, both Dream and Somfy Curtain Motors have a manual override option known as ‘PULL TO START.’ This means that, regardless of the remote control option, a simple manual pull on the curtains will automatically override it and open or close your curtains.
Also, in the event of a power loss to the motor, the curtains can still be manually opened or closed.
Minimum 6 to 8 months before needing to be recharged.
In a 1:1 mechanism, one revolution of the chain cog equals one revolution of the cord drum. A 1:4 mechanism utilises a gearbox which decreases the ratio by 4, meaning that one revolution (360 degrees) of the chain cog would turn the cord drum inside a headrail only by 90 degrees. Simply put, the 1:1 mechanism is fast but stiffer to operate and the 1:4 mechanism is slow but easier to operate.
In a 1:1 mechanism, one revolution of the chain cog equals one revolution of the cord drum. A 1:4 mechanism utilises a gearbox which decreases the ratio by 4, meaning that one revolution (360 degrees) of the chain cog would turn the cord drum inside a headrail only by 90 degrees. Simply put, the 1:1 mechanism is fast but stiffer to operate and the 1:4 mechanism is slow but easier to operate.
1:1 Roman Blind Mechanism
1:4 Roman Blind Mechanism
1:1 Roman Blind Mechanism
1:4 Roman Blind Mechanism
A comparison of 1:1 and 1:4 mechanisms – based on an average operating chain ‘pull’ of 40cm.
Learn more in the blog: What’s the difference between 1:1 and 1:4 Roman Blind mechanisms?
Yes, it does. It will also warn you on the app when the blind starts getting low.
Yes, both are battery motors.
Yes, you can with both on the 38mm Motor. It’s very simple and we have a YouTube video with guidance on how to do this. Setting limits on the 45mm motor can only be done via the app or by a remote.
How to setup and program an Eve MotionBlinds roller blind – video
No, blinds powered by Eve MotionBlinds motor don’t need a remote to be operated. However, if a hand-held remote is your desired way of controlling your blinds a Hand-held 15 Channel Remote is one of the options.
Yes – all data is stored on the motor so you can set up the schedules without a hub and they will still run even if you take the phone away from the home.
Presentation Case Contents
The case also contains four copies of the Capital Fascia User Guide which will give you a comprehensive knowledge of the fascia; from product specs and different fascia configurations to component colours and photo gallery – this is the Capital Fascia compendium of knowledge to inspire you and your clients.
USB-C and DC chargers are both used to charge electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and motorised window blinds. However, there are some key differences between the two that are important to understand.
Portability
USB-C chargers are generally more portable than DC chargers. USB-C chargers are often smaller and lighter than DC chargers, making them easier to carry around. DC chargers, on the other hand, are often bulkier and heavier due to their larger size.
Charging Speed
USB-C chargers typically offer faster charging speeds than DC chargers. USB-C chargers can provide up to 100 watts of power, which is significantly higher than the typical 65 watts that DC chargers offer. This means that USB-C chargers can charge your device more quickly than DC chargers.
Compatibility
USB-C chargers are more versatile than DC chargers. USB-C is a universal charging standard that can be used to charge a wide variety of devices, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, and motorised window blinds now. DC chargers are often specific to a particular device or brand and may not work with other devices.
Double Roller Blinds, also known as “day and night” or “zebra” shades, are a popular type of window covering that can provide a range of benefits: high-level of light control, energy efficiency, privacy, style, motorisation options, and durability.
Yes, roller blinds can be suitable for bathrooms. However, it’s important to choose the right type of roller blind to ensure it can withstand the moisture and humidity levels typically found in a bathroom.
For example, it’s best to choose roller blinds that are specifically designed for use in bathrooms, such as those made from moisture-resistant materials like PVC, vinyl or moisture-resistant fabrics. These materials are less likely to absorb moisture and develop mold or mildew.
You may also want to consider roller blinds that are easy to clean, such as those with a wipeable surface, as bathrooms tend to accumulate dirt and grime over time.
Overall, as long as you choose the right type of roller blind and take appropriate care of it, roller blinds can be a practical and stylish window treatment option for bathrooms.
Here are some fabric ranges from our Capital Collection that are suitable for bathrooms:
Bexley, Buckingham, Camden, Chelsea, Enfield, Fulham, Greenwich, Hampstead, Harrow, Hounslow, Hyde, Kensington, Kingston, Mayfair, Ormond, Quad, Regents, Richmond, Sweetwater, Trafalgar, Waltham, Westminster.
No, we don’t. A cut charge is an additional fee that companies sometimes add to the cost of their products or services when those products or services need to be custom-cut to fit a specific size.
While many companies do apply a cut charge for custom-cut products or services, we have chosen not to do so. This means that if a customer needs a product from us to be custom-cut (fabric or components) to fit their particular requirements, they will not be charged an additional fee for that service.
Smart blinds can be powered by line voltage, low voltage, battery, and solar power. Each power source has benefits and downsides.
Multiple motorised roller blinds can be paired to different channels on your remote for seamless control, however, it is possible to move blinds between the channels afterward. Follow the steps shown below if you’re looking to rearrange.
For more setting options and tips please see our Dream Range User’s Guide here
In short, no.
At Decorquip, we have taken our first steps into the innovative world of producing bespoke components for customers with the aid of 3D printers. To begin with, we have utilised this exciting technology to produce roller tube adapters that allow motors of different sizes to work with a wider range of tubes. Not so exciting for some.
As for the safety marks, our products don’t fall within any of the areas covered by the incoming UKCA or outgoing CE mark. You can learn about the marks, why they exist and what they cover here: Using the UKCA marking – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Of course, safety is a primary consideration whether we are selling third-party components or producing our own so we make sure everything is tested for safety and durability before we consider selling it.
For more information on how we are moving forward with 3D printing and exploring its limitless possibilities, just get in touch. James in the workshop would love to bend someone’s ear about it!
We recommend avoiding aftermarket adjustments, like cutting a blind to a shorter width in particular, as there is always a risk of damaging the product. However, if a blind is too wide because of a mismeasurement or another reason that makes it entirely redundant then there’s nothing to lose! We’d suggest tightly securing the blind and making a quick clean cut with a chop saw but, as you can imagine, there are many factors including the composition of the hardware and fabric type that could lead to damage.
Can we cut it down for you?
If the error is ours, we will absolutely do whatever is necessary to ensure you are provided with the blinds you need and in perfect condition. If not, then the cost becomes prohibitive. On an average blind, you can expect labour to make up approximately 40% of the cost. This coupled with delivery costs to and from our workshop and the fact that the blind probably won’t come out of the equation in a particularly good condition, means we will usually decline to cut your blinds down.
Currently, all shading powered by Eve MotionBlinds can only be controlled via handsets, Apple HomeKit, or the MotionBlinds app on iOS.
An upcoming Matter launch and subsequent firmware that will be pushed automatically to all Eve MotionBlinds motors as soon as it is available will allow operation from Android devices and more.
Shaped Roof Pleated Blinds
When measuring for shaped Roof Pleated Blinds, it is very important to note that the top rail has a minimum width of 100mm, and allowances must be made on-site when measuring.
Motorised Tensioned
Roof Pleated Blinds
When measuring for Tensioned Roof Pleated Blinds, please provide three width and two drop measurements – even if they are just a millimetre or two different.
This will allow to tension the blind accurately in our workshop, leaving you to do nothing but fit the blind.
Standard Pleated Blind Headrail
(cross-section)
Motorised Pleated Blind Headrail
(cross-section)
The Senses Fascia with accessories is a superb way to finish a Roller Blind, offering a touch of class. To accommodate different fitting scenarios, Senses Roller and Double Roller Blinds utilise the following Senses end cap options:
Senses Fascia End Cap: Top fixing – Roller Blinds
Senses Fascia Face-fix End Cap: Face fixing – Roller Blinds
Senses Fascia Extension Face-fix End Cap: Face fixing – Roller Blinds/Double Roller Blinds
We currently offer three Vertical Blind systems that utilise different headrails. See below for the dimensions of each system illustrated with cross-section diagrams.
Voice, phone app, manual pull, or remote control. Roller Blinds powered by Eve Motion motors are innovative with their unrivaled ease of use and smart home connectivity, but also come with a range of corresponding bracket, pull control and motor cover colours, and different pull chain styles, giving you the opportunity to build blinds that are cohesive aesthetically. Mix and match finish options with different fabrics to impress your residential or commercial clients.
Eve Motion Bracket Set
Sets are available in 7 different plastic and metal colours for that cohesive and stylish finish.
Plastic Bracket Set
White
Grey
Black
Anthracite
Metal Bracket Set
White
Chrome
Black Nickel
Stainless Steel
Eve Motion Pull Chain
Roller 38 Mains Motor
Cable length: 5m
Roller 45 Mains Motor
Cable length: 2.5m
Roller 55 Mains Motor
Cable length: 5m
Peter and Kris give us a step-by-step walkthrough of how to measure lean-to conservatory roof windows ready to install tensioned pleated blinds. Then they go on to demonstrate how to install them.
They are using Tensioned Motorised Roof Pleated Blinds made-to-measure by Decorquip, driven by a Dream Pleated motor and powered by a rechargeable Dream 2600mah battery.
We suggest a 6-8 hour charge of the battery for an average six months of use.
What does 2600 Mah mean?
The rating 2600mAh (or 2.6Ah) means the battery will produce 2600mA for one hour, or 1000mA for 2.6 hours of indeed 1mA for 2600 hours. The rating is the current multiplied by the time the battery can produce that current.
1000 Titrak system with RS runners utilises two types of slat hangers: RS Low Profile Slat Hangers and RS Slat Hangers. Both types are available for 89mm and 127mm width louvres.
Their main difference is the gap they create between the top edge of louvres and the headrail.
The Tiltrak 1000 vertical system is available with RS (supplied as standard) or ST runners.
The main difference between them is the shape of their peg which determines the gap between the top edge of the louvres and the headrail. The RS runners’ peg is shorter, reducing the gap to only 6mm, and making Tiltrak 1000 Vertical Blinds that utilise RS runners more light control efficient.
The unique shape of the RS runners’ peg means that they can only be used in conjunction with the RS slat holders (see image below), whereas the ST runners are compatible with a wide range of standard slat holders.
Yes, Eve MotionBlinds motors also utilise Bluetooth to communicate with your Apple device, however, your blinds may be slightly slower to respond, and you’ll need to stay within a range of 10m from the blind. Any preprogrammed options such as scenes or routines won’t be affected as they’re stored on the motor.
Yes, however, because you’re outside the Bluetooth or Thread range it will require a home hub such as HomePod or Apple TV (4th generation or later) to act as a bridge between a blind/blinds and your iPhone or iPad.
Yes, Eve MotionBlinds can be operated with a Hand-held 15 Channel Remote.
1.Motor Indicator
Whilst charging your Dream Range USB Battery Motor an indicator light on the motor shows whether the battery is fully charged or still charging. See below.
* This function can be turned ON/OFF by holding the DOWN button on a remote for 5sec.
2.Connector App
If you’re using the DreamHub with Connector App to control your Dream Range blinds from your smartphone, you can also monitor the battery charge level in the app.
Depending on the fabric range, the roll sizes vary. So, the easiest way to find out how many meters is on a roll is to head to our Trade Catalogue. In the Wholesale Fabrics section, page 310, you’ll be able to find all our fabrics grouped in ranges with all the required information. We currently have only a PDF version available. Get in touch and request a copy that includes the August price update.
Alternatively, check the Roller Blind fabric roll sizes in the tables below or download PDF.
Standard Roman Headrail Dimensions
headrail cross-section
The Urbane Top Track is used for Double Roller Blinds, its unique shape allows for the use of different types of brackets. See below for dimensions of the track on its own and combined with different types of brackets.
Urbane Top Track with Top Clip – Top Fixing
Urbane Top Track with Top Clip and 65mm Threaded Bracket– Face Fixing
Urbane Top Track with Top Clip and 95mm Threaded Bracket – Face Fixing
Urbane Top Track with Top Clip and 125mm Threaded Bracket – Face Fixing
Urbane Top Track with Senses Vertical Blind Bracket – Face Fixing
Measuring
Measure the glass size only. For the blind width measure at 3 different points as shown in the diagram and use the smallest measurement.
Ensure all measurements are within specifications stated in the table below.
| Max. Glass Width | Min. Glass Width | Max. Glass Drop | Min. Glass Drop | Max. Area | Max. Bead Depth | Min. Bead Depth |
| 1400mm | 150mm | 200mm | 100mm | 1.5sqm | 27mm | 11mm |
For more details download the Survey Instructions below.
There are two types of Suspended Ceiling Clips used to accommodate fitting different blind types into a suspended ceiling.
Yes, using Suspended Ceiling Clips. They are brackets designed to fit vertical blinds and roller blinds with a back bar into a suspended ceiling. They don’t need any drilling to be attached as they mount onto the metal grid that holds the ceiling tiles.
It’s possible to fit the capital fascia side profile outside the recess (not for reversed roller blinds), however, because it was predominantly designed to be fitted inside the recess to close the gap between the edge of the fabric and the wall and block light leakage, the face-fixed profile is not as effective at fulfilling this purpose. Therefore, we don’t recommend using the capital fascia side profiles with any face-fixed blinds.
Standard Brackets
Roller Blind System: 32mm, 38mm, 45mm & 55mm
Colours available (32mm & 38mm): White, Brown, Black, Grey, Anthracite, Beige.
Colours available (45mm & 55mm): White, Black, Grey.
Extension Brackets
Roller Blind System: 32mm, 38mm, 45mm & 55mm
Colours available: White
Joiner Bracket – Single Control
Roller Blind System: 32mm, 38mm, 45mm & 55mm
Colours available: White
Joiner Bracket – Double Control
Roller Blind System: 32mm, 38mm, 45mm & 55mm
Colours available: White
Same Side Double Brackets
Roller Blind System: 32mm, 38mm, 45mm & 55mm
Colours available: White
Opposite Side Double Brackets
Roller Blind System: 32mm, 38mm, 45mm & 55mm
Colours available: White
Single Control Double Joiner Bracket
Roller Blind System: 32mm, 38mm, 45mm & 55mm
Colours available: White
Dual Control Double Joiner Bracket
Roller Blind System: 32mm, 38mm, 45mm & 55mm
Colours available: White
Back Bar Bracket
Roller Blind System: 32mm, 38mm, 45mm & 55mm
Colours available: White
Top Clip
Roller Blind System: 32mm, 38mm, 45mm & 55mm
Colours available: White
Safety Snap-out Face-fix Bracket
Roller Blind System: 32mm, 38mm, 45mm & 55mm
Colours available: White
Top Clip
Roller Blind System: 32mm, 38mm, 45mm & 55mm
Colours available: White
Back Bar Bracket
Roller Blind System: 32mm, 38mm, 45mm & 55mm
Colours available: White
Safety Snap-out Top-fix Bracket
Roller Blind System: 32mm, 38mm, 45mm & 55mm
Colours available: White
Top Clip
Roller Blind System: 32mm, 38mm, 45mm & 55mm
Colours available: White
Back Bar Bracket
Roller Blind System: 32mm, 38mm, 45mm & 55mm
Colours available: White
NO. Just log in to the Connector App with your credentials on your new phone.
Both DreamHub Pro and DreamHub Mini can communicate with smart home setups built around Alexa, Google Home etc wirelessly. Home automation is different and often relies on wired connections to operate. The DreamHub Pro is equipped with an RS485 port that allows for integration into these systems.
No, Eve MotionBlinds come with a pull control as standard, just a simple pull automatically sets the blind in motion and overrides smart controls. Otherwise, it can be operated directly from your iPhone.
Currently, when operated independently of a MotionBlinds Wi-Fi bridge, Eve MotionBlinds cannot connect directly to third-party services such as Amazon’s Alexa. Voice control is available via Siri on Apple devices.
When connected to a MotionBlinds Wi-Fi bridge, Eve MotionBlinds become compatible with all major third-party smart home and home automation providers, including:
Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
SmartThings
IFTTT
Home Assistant
Homey Pro
Loxone
Mediola
Control4
Elan
Also, a new smart home protocol, Matter, has been developed, and is expected to launch at the end of 2022. Eve MotionBlinds motors will be Matter certified and work directly with all leading smart home systems with no need for a Wi-Fi bridge.
The blind type powered by Eve MotionBlinds are 38mm Roller Blinds at the moment. A new motor for 45mm Roller Blinds and XL Roman Blinds will be available soon.
Our Capital Collection contains a staggering array of fabrics spread across 27 ranges. Each range comes with unique features, helping you to find the best solution for your space – be it commercial or residential. See the chart or click the button below it to download it.
When measuring for roller blinds with joining brackets, you’ll be required to provide measurements for each blind that is going to be fitted into your window. It’s very important to submit the width first, then the drop.
Step 1. Check if your blind is going to fit inside or outside the recess
If your window is in a recess, then you have an option of fitting inside the recess, or you can fit just outside of the recess so the blind overlaps the window.
This helps to keep out more light and provides more insulation.
Step 2. Measuring your window
Tip: Measure your window with a metal tape measure and in millimeters or inches.
If you want your blinds to fit into a recess
Measure the width first and add 7mm, then the drop. Repeat the same process for another blind or blinds.
Example:
Width: 1000mm + 7mm = 1007mm
Drop: 1500mm
If you want your blinds to fit outside the recess
Allow 75mm overlap on the width and then add 7mm, next measure the drop. Repeat the same process for another blind.
Example:
Width: 1000mm + 75mm + 7mm = 1082mm
Drop: 1700mm
Both variants can be installed as a recess or face-fixed coverings so the only difference between them really is their height. This flexibility in positioning means they accommodate any blind type and even more than one at a time.
To determine which variant to choose, the total clearance of the blind and all its fixings when in a fully open position should be considered. This will be subject to how the blind is fixed, window size and blind type.
For illustration, we’re using a simple range of average roller blinds. The roll widths provided are based on a thick roller fabric such as Quad 1% at a drop of 3000mm.
To face-fix the Capital Fascia, you’ll need to use Fascia Clips in conjunction with Threaded Brackets.
Note: We use roller blinds for the purpose of this demonstration, however, the same principle applies to all other blind types.
Regardless of whether you’re placing your order online, by email or by phone – providing correct measurements is very important. Here are the two simple steps to help you get them right, every time.
Step 1. Check if your blind is going to fit inside or outside the recess
If your window is in a recess, then you have an option of fitting inside the recess, or you can fit just outside of the recess so the blind overlaps the window.
This helps to keep out more light and provides more insulation.
Step 2. Measuring your window
Tip: Measure your window with a metal tape measure and in millimetres or inches.
If you want your blind to fit into a recess
Measure the width in three places first, then the drop (also in three places). You call this a ‘recess size’, and when you order, you just need to give the smallest width and drop measurements. It is very important to give us the width first, then the drop.
If you want your blind to fit outside the recess
Measure the width first, then the drop. You are best allowing a minimum overlap on the width of the window of 75mm (3”) on either side of the blind. It is very important to give us the width first, then the drop. When ordering, you call this a ‘blind size’.
Plugs are typically pre-fitted to portable appliances and devices (e.g. lamps, kettles, toasters etc) whereas a blind, once installed, remains in situ and is not portable. For this reason, the power cable of the mains powered blind motor that we supply does not come fitted with a plug or fuses. When planning for the installation of mains powered blinds, it is normal to connect the blind cable directly to a switched fused spur. Installation of the fused spur and connection of the blind to the fused spur would normally be carried out by an electrician.
As a rule of thumb, fuses are rated according to the power rating of the appliance and appliances rated up to about 700 watts should have a 3-amp fuse.
The rated current of motors used in our mains powered blinds is 0.53-0.63 Amp, and they have a power rating of between 121-155W.
So, if you use a cable plug or connect up to 4 motorised blinds to a spur a 3 amp fuse will be sufficient to protect the cabling and motor or motors. If you run more than 4 blinds off a single spur use a 5 amp fuse.
Cassetted Roller Blinds are available in two cassette sizes.
Yes, Cassetted Roller Blinds come with a bottom rail that fits across the bottom of the blind to block the light coming through the gap between the windowsill and the blind’s bottom bar.
Depending on the fitting scenario (top or face-fix), the bottom rail can be fixed behind or in front of the bottom bar – see below.
Top-fix installation
Face-fix installation
Fill the form below to calculate the diameter of the tube with the fabric fully rolled to see if your blind meets the fitting requirements.
It’s useful to know your roller blind diameter beforehand to ensure:
- Your roller blind isn’t thicker than the recess depth
- Correct Capital Fascia variant
Ideal for smaller, lighter blinds. Also if you want to avoid drilling the walls to install a chain tensioner, the system is suitable for a cord breakaway device to render your blind child safe. Another advantage of a 1:1 mechanism is that it is faster when operating the blind.
Suitable for any size blind – big or small and with heavy fabric. They are easier and smoother to operate. On the other hand, the disadvantage of a 1:4 mechanism is that it is slower and the blind will take longer to pull up. Chain breakaway connectors are typically not recommended for this system and you’ll have to fix the operating chain to the wall with a tensioning device.
Similar to its standard counterpart, the 1:4 gear ratio allows users to handle the traditionally heavy fabrics found on most Roman blinds, with a lifting capacity of 10kg so it’s suitable for any blind size. What makes it stand out is how easily a detached operating chain can be returned. With no components coming loose and nothing to unlock or open, users can confidently reinstate the chain themselves in less time than it would take to call you back to the site.
Learn more in the blog: What’s the difference between 1:1 and 1:4 mechanisms for Roman Blinds?
In a 1:1 mechanism, one revolution of the chain cog equals one revolution of the cord drum. A 1:4 mechanism utilises a gearbox which decreases the ratio by 4, meaning that one revolution (360 degrees) of the chain cog would turn the cord drum inside a headrail only by 90 degrees. Simply put, the 1:1 mechanism is fast but stiffer to operate and the 1:4 mechanism is slow but easier to operate.
1:1 Roman Blind Mechanism
1:4 Roman Blind Mechanism
A comparison of 1:1 and 1:4 mechanisms – based on an average operating chain ‘pull’ of 40cm.
Learn more in the blog: What’s the difference between 1:1 and 1:4 Roman Blind mechanisms?
Antimicrobial is an agent that seals off the surface of the fabric and stops microorganisms from penetrating it which effectively slows down their growth within the internal structure of the fabric at the smallest of scales. It’s worth underlining here that we take for granted that antimicrobial agents would kill all dangerous microbes, however, its main purpose is to stop them from penetrating and multiplying inside the fabric.
Most of the antimicrobial agents used in commercial fabrics are biocides. These biocides contain particles of silver, utilising their bio-resistant properties. Fabric treated with a biocide is protected from undesirable bacterial and fungal infection. The active agent protects the user from microorganisms for aesthetic, hygiene, or medical reasons, and protects the fabric from biodeterioration caused by mould, mildew, and fungi.
Microorganism growth in fabric causes a range of undesirable effects, not only on the fabric itself but also on the user. Some effects include the generation of unpleasant odour, fabric structural damage that reduces its mechanical strength, stains and discolouration and an increased likelihood of contamination.
A – fabric treated with an antimicrobial biocide.
B – non-antimicrobial fabric.
The main difference between the products is simply the frame and variety of options they come with. Subsequently, it comes down to your client’s personal tastes, but whichever system they will decide upon, they will find it extremely functional, easy to operate and child-friendly.
Find out more in the blog: Perfect Fit vs INTU Micro. Which system is the best for my clients?
Our current stock of motors the cable is 5 meters long, But this may change if we change supplier.
The smallest motor that would be compatible is the LS40 from Somfy – 1021371. This is a 4 core motor (Not RTS). Motor size is 415mm so a min blind size of approx 500mm.
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