Panel blinds are the modern alternative to the classical curtain. They have their origins in Asia. Straight so-called fabric panels will be leaded in a rail with the help of sliding systems, also known as panel carriages. They can be slided laterally or can be positioned one behind the other. According to your request, they can shade the whole window or only a part of the pane. This extensive light and view regulation is perfect for the big window and glass façades of modern living rooms and offices. Panel blinds can also be used as a room divider.
Fields of application
- big windows
- glass façades
- as a room divider
Product advantages
- made to measure production and cutting of the panels and rails
- bended types possible
- panel carriages with design, cord edge or velcro profiles in nine different versions
- nearly 500 high-quality fabrics in different colours, motifs and transparencies.
- individual colour and material combinations
- comfortable operation types – free movable by hand, with curtain draw bar or electrically
- easy assembling, disassembling or change of the panels
- perfect for children’s rooms: panel blinds comply with the requirements for the child safety according to EN13120
- individual printable
Mounting possibilities
Panel blinds can be mounted in front of the reveal or in the recess. Further, you have the possibilities of wall or ceiling fixation.
Wall fixation
Panel blind systems can be mounted on the wall with the help of wall fixing brackets.
Ceiling fixation
A ceiling fixation is possible with the help of ceiling or suspending fixing brackets.
Types and particularities
Panel carriages
Panel blinds can be produced in different versions for the upper or lower fabric closure. They differ in function and optique: with piping, design piping and adhesive profile as well as velcro tape at the top and weighting profile at the bottom.
Flexibility
Panel blinds can be positioned in your rooms according to your personal preferences. Whether as a glare protection, as a room divider or as an alternative in front of wardrobes or shelves – erfal offers for each field of application the suitable mounting type.
Bendings
erfal panel blinds are made to measure and according to your wishes. Panel blind profiles can also be manufactured made to measure and adapted individually to your personal preferences and requirements. The erfal product range inclucdes different panel blind types. The type “objecta” is also available as a bended version. With this, it can also be used for special room situations with corners.
Room divider
Panel blinds are not only suitable as a window decoration, but they also serve as an optical separation of rooms.
„Zebra“-technique
The „Zebra“-technique is an ingenious combination of the horizontal and vertical view regulation. Panel blind panels are manufactured in the form of a double endless fabric panel. This will combine the advantages of a panel blind with the flexibility of a double roller blind.
Segments
Single panels, made of segments, can be manufactured on request. That means, that a panel consists of different fabric segments, which are connected through an intermediate profile.
Panel blinds and more...
For modern living space concepts with different windows, several panel blind fabrics are also available for other sun protection products. Nearly all extensive fabrics of erfal can be not only used for panel blinds but also for roller blinds.
Individual printing
Become a graphic designer yourself – with your own photographic images e.g. from the last vacation, landscape photographs or children’s motifs. The individual types of the panel blind range can be equipped on request with individual created fabric hangings.
According to your taste
Catalogue
At your erfal specialist retailer, you can look through the colour assorted collection and choose the desired fabric. According to the samples of the fabric, you can get an impression about the haptic, the colour, the transparency and the design effect.
Colours & motifs
Discover the complete world of colours, motifs, printings and decorations. Floral motifs like flowers, twines or grass will transform your windows into an eye-catcher. erfal is also offering matching fabrics in uni colours for all design fabrics.
Transparencies
According to the field of application, fabrics in different transparencies are available. Decent fabrics with structures, stylish burn-outs or transparent motif printings are perfect for decoration purposes. An opaque will be more affected if you would like to have an effective glare protection. Get inspired!
Materials/
Colour gradient
The main part of panel blind fabrics is made of easy-care polyester. Some fabrics of the erfal collection fulfill also special requirements. For example, flame retardant, or sound-absorbing textiles. A beautiful and decent eye-catcher are panel blinds with colour gradient. The fabric “Fehmarn” is available in 6 different colours, each in the gradient to white. Whether you decide – with panel blinds of erfal you will create your own living style!
Colour change
A combination of different fabric panels is popular – with this you can set accents. With this, you can decorate patterned fabrics with matching uni fabrics. A colour change within the panel blind installation can also be performed decently or noticeable.
