Introducing Evolve Fascia: Refined Design, Faster Installation
Smart shading should perform beautifully and look beautiful. Evolve Fascia delivers both with precision. Evolve Fascia is the newest addition to the Evolve family, combining
Category: Blackout Blinds
50 Years of Innovation: Umbra Celebrates a Milestone in British Shading
Since 1975, Umbra has helped people enjoy light by shaping how homes and buildings feel. What began as a small family business in Swansea has
Why Night Time Light Disrupts Circadian Rhythm, Raises Diabetes Risk, and How Blackout Blinds Help
Light is one of the most potent environmental signals to your body. It tells your brain when to rest, when to wake, and even how
How Metal-Backed Fabrics Reduce Solar Heat Gain and Glare
Metal-backed blind fabrics go beyond softening sunlight. They play a powerful role in thermal control, reducing solar heat gain and glare before it enters the
Why Shading Automation is the Commercial Upgrade You’re Missing
The list of demands commercial buildings face today is growing fast. Energy costs are climbing. Sustainability targets are getting stricter. Occupants expect more comfort, more
Why Automated Shading Should Be the New Standard
Imagine stepping into a home where the lighting, temperature, and ambience adjust automatically to your needs without you lifting a finger. Smart design enhances comfort
The Importance of Quality, Restorative Sleep & How to Achieve It
Sleep is vital for survival, but good quality sleep is essential for success. The quality of rest you get at night directly impacts your productivity,
How Do I Choose Office Blinds?
Find the perfect office blinds to boost productivity, energy efficiency, and employee well-being. Explore stylish and smart blinds!
Create The Ultimate Smart Space with Yubii
Imagine entering a meeting room where blinds adjust automatically, lights change for the occasion, and everything can be controlled easily to your preferred settings with
How Do Automated Blinds Save Energy Bills in Office Environments?
In an office environment, it’s easy to miss small inefficiencies that quietly add up to your energy costs. Imagine this scene: a fridge door left
Battery Powered Blinds
Battery Operated Blinds – An Overview It would be more than fair to say that electric blinds can come in countless shapes and sizes. There
How Much Do Roller Blinds Cost?
How Much Do Electric Roller Blinds Cost? When you’re sizing up different roller blinds, it’s always important to bear cost in mind. Nothing says a
The Benefits of Zip Retention Blackout Blinds
A GUIDE TO ZIP-RETENTION BLACKOUT BLINDS The concept of zip-retention is a relatively simple one. While with some blackout blinds the fabric hangs free inside
How to Recommend the Right Blind Fabric for Your Customers
‘What Fabric Should I Use for My Roller Blinds?”: How to Recommend the Right Blind Fabric for Your Customers Needs With so many options to
The Effect of Light on The Circadian Rhythm
The Effect of Light on The Circadian Rhythm It’s common knowledge that humans have evolved to be awake during the day and sleep during the
Why Should You Have Zip-Retention Blinds in Your Home?
Why Should You Have Zip-Retention Blinds in Your Home? Blackout blinds are a popular choice for homes as they provide privacy, and block sunlight and
What Is the Benefit of Zip-Retention?
What Is the Benefit of Zip-Retention? When it comes to a fully framed blackout blind, there are two main types: those with zip-retention and those
The Narrowest Side Channel for Blackout Blinds in The World
The Narrowest Side Channel for Blackout Blinds in The World Here at Umbra, we don’t compromise aesthetics for performance. As far as we’re concerned, the
What Is Roller Blind Orientation?
What Is Roller Blind Orientation? Roller blind orientation refers to the way a blind is facing in your window recess. There are two options for
Are Outdoor Blinds Worth It?
Are Outdoor Blinds Worth It? Outdoor blinds are becoming more popular, as many homeowners are deciding to expand their homes. These days, an outdoor space
Who Makes the Best Zipped-Edge Blind in The UK?
Who Makes the Best Zipped-Edge Blind in The UK? As the UK’s leading manufacturer of electric blackout blinds, we are experts in motorised blinds, electric
Introducing Kuro™ 80 – Our Smallest Kuro™ System To Date
Introducing Kuro™ 80 – Our Smallest Kuro™ System To Date After the success of our KuroLok™ 80 zipped-edge blackout system, with its neat and discreet
How to Choose the Right Color When Buying Blinds
How to Choose the Right Color When Buying Blinds Choosing the right blinds for your windows is not only about the practical elements, like how
We’re Not Just About Zipped Blinds!
We’re Not Just About Zipped Blinds! Umbra has become well known for the KuroLok zipped-edge blackout system, and our KuroLok RL rooflight systems. But don’t
How to Introduce More Natural Light to Your Building
The Role of Light on The Circadian Rhythm Exposure to indoor light has a huge impact on your mood, wellbeing and even sleep. Humans, like
How to Choose Blackout Blinds
A guide to choosing Blackout Blinds What are blackout blinds? Blackout blinds are designed to block unwanted light from passing through the fabric of the
The Complete Guide to Umbra’s Hembar Options (with Pictures)
A roller blind hembar, or bottom bar, has an important job to do. It gives a rigid leading edge which holds the blind fabric straight
Our Newest Additions to The KuroLok™ Family!
Introducing Our Newest Additions to The KuroLok™ Family! Our ever-popular KuroLok™ zipped-edge roller blind system continues to go from strength to strength. We are now
ExtraLok™: The Roller Blind for Swimming Pools!
What is the best solution for shading in a damp, corrosive swimming pool environment? The answer is ExtraLok™ The newest addition to our roller blind
Insect Roller Blinds: Screen Blinds for Bug Protection
Is there anything more irritating than opening your patio doors on a warm summer’s day to let in a cool breeze and being swarmed by
What is a Blackout Blind?
Everyone has a different idea of what qualifies a blind as being a ‘blackout blind’. Some people think that blackout fabric on a standard blind
KuroLok headbox goes SQUARE!
“What is the smartest blackout blind?” Whether it’s smart in terms of aesthetics or technology… you’re in the right place! KuroLok – Umbra’s bestselling blackout
Blackout blinds now available in BLACK hardware as standard
Blackout blinds are one of the most popular options for blinds today, but Kuro is so much more than just a blackout blind – with
No obstacle for us!
Crumpled up roller blind and an obstacle on the window sill stopping your blind from fully unrolling? Blind ending up crumpled up and bent out of
Brand new End Caps for our KuroLok system!
Introducing the NEW side channel end caps for our best selling blackout blind. Just when you thought the KuroLok blackout blind couldn’t get much better…