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 curtain tracks and automation.
For over 45 years we’ve designed and manufactured sleek, smooth and beautiful window treatments. At Umbra we are experts in fabric retention technology using zippers, for blackout, screen and tensioned roof blinds. However, we’re not alone, there are other companies using similar technology.
We often get asked how our KuroLok™ systems compare to other zipped-edge blinds on the market, and we’re not afraid to discuss other systems with our customers. After all, if we can’t provide them with a product that we’re completely certain meets their needs, we will always direct them to someone who can.
Here are some of the other top manufacturers of zipped-edge blind systems, to help you decide which system is right for you.
Shy Shading
Shy are the UK’s most experienced manufacturer of zipped-edge blinds, having introduced the technology to the UK from Japan in the late 1990s.
Shy continue to be a leading manufacturer of commercial roller blind and blackout blind systems, and are well-respected in the industry.
Guthrie Douglas
Guthrie Douglas are a UK manufacturer specialising in producing remarkable shading solutions for some of the most extraordinary shapes and sizes of glazing, both in the UK and abroad.
Guthrie Douglas’ specialist engineers create built-to-last systems for both external and internal shading.
Silent Gliss
Guillaume Janssen
Based in The Netherlands, Guillaume Janssen B.V. is a worldwide manufacturer of unique fabric screens and fabric awnings. They specialise in finding solutions where many blind manufacturers can’t.
Hunter Douglas
Hunter Douglas are a global business with over 40 years of experience. They manufacture a range of ‘windproof’ external blinds which utilise zipped-edge fabric retention technology.
And there you have it, 5 other well-respected manufacturers of zipped-edge blinds for the UK market, all with their own features and advantages.
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KuroLok™
With the ability to cover an incredible 24m² in a single blind, KuroLok is an outstanding performer for your shading requirements.
– Zipped-edge fabric retention
– 12 year warranty
– Sizes up to 4m wide, 6m drop, 24m²
– Includes headbox and slim side channels
KuroLok RL™
Zipped-edge fabric retention combined with powerful constant-tension spring technology makes KuroLok RL the perfect solution for rooflights.
– Tensioned rooflight blind system
– Zipped-edge fabric retention
– 5 year warranty
– Sizes up to 3m wide, 4.1m drop, 9m²
– Includes headboxes and slim side channels