Plisse Blinds

Plisse Blinds

The Plisse or single pleat blind as it is sometimes known does not compare to the Duette but has its place in the market and is the blind that most suppliers will offer. The difference between the two products is in the pleating, the Duette as explained previously has the double pleat which means its control cords run within the honeycombe and are not visible through the fabric whereas the Plisse has a single pleat construction and the cords can be seen running through the face of the fabric. (see image 1)

As with Duette the Plisse is used on Doors,standard  windows,roofs, skylights, circular, sloping, and shaped windows. They have many different stacking options to overcome most situations that occur in todays conservatories and new homes. When blinds are fitted to side windows of a conservatory for instance, the blinds will be extended out to clear protruding handles, using this method gives a friendlier look covering a larger area with one blind. However, there is another way of installing the blinds and that is fitting directly to the inside glazing bead close to the glass of the window or door This allows you to have access to handles without any interference from the blinds as when you open a window or door the blind will move with it. This method of fixing means that you increase the number of blinds you have as you have a blind to fit every panel of glass but it gives you the added benefit of having the blinds move from top to bottom or bottom to top depending on your requirements.

The stacking options for Plisse blinds are comprehensive and give you the chance to have the exact control of light you require. The term Stacking of a blind is where the blind ends up when the window is exposed and letting light into a room. The stacking options for Plisse blind are as follows, stacking to the top of the window as per standard, stacking to the bottom of the window, stacking to the centre of a window, stacking to the top and bottom of a window and pulling to the middle, totally free to stack at top or bottom of window.

There is a comprehensive range of fabrics including Sheers, patterns, abstracts and blackouts. If you choose to use Plisse blackout you need to be aware that when the blind is lowered the holes and cords through the fabric are more noticeable due to the fabric stopping all the light, that is why i would advise thinking about using Duette blackout which cuts out this problem.

Plisse Voiles give a lovely effect on a window especially when used and combined with some of our other products.

Gallery - click on the thumbnails to view each video and photo

  • Plisse Blinds - Video
  • Close up image of the plisse
  • Black 50mm metal venetian blinds
  • Plisse Blinds