Fire Retardant BS5867 & Other Codes
Suitable for Commercial Use.
Made to Measure
All FR Blinds are Made to Measure to your exact requirements.
100s Designs & Colours
Huge Colour Range.
Simple Installations
All brackets included, simple to install
Welcome to our flame retardant blind range, BS5867 Certified. We are a British Manufacturer and supplier to hotels, care homes, schools. We manufacture made to measure roman blinds usually in 3 weeks or less.
You can browse our range below and buy online or request a quick quote and we do the leg work for you. Just tell us what you want and we will send a quote back to you usually within 1 hour. Request Free Samples from the product pages or send us a message in the chat widget and we will send these first class to you.
Our range of blinds has been put together to offer our clients the very best on blinds for your home and business. You can buy your blinds at our UK based company where we make all our blinds in the United Kingdom. Everything we produce is based on quality on amazing cheap prices. You can buy with confidence knowing a company that has over 60 years of experience in the soft furnishings industry.
SPECIALIST IN CONTRACT BLINDS & FULL BESPOKE QUOTATIONS
Direct Fabrics are one of the leading UK manufacturers of contract blinds that are British Standard and certified for use in commercial spaces. Within the range there are over 200 different blind options for our clients to choose from. Including; Rollers, Verticals, Faux Wood Venetians, Romans and more when requested.
Simply click the links that are above to view the various ranges and make your selections. Samples are available on most products and we pride ourselves on offering excellent service.
Our team are here to offer a comprehensive quotation to you if you would rather deal with us via email or over the telephone. Please use the form below
Our standard lead time on commercial blinds is 3-5 days on Vertical blinds and Roller Blinds and 2 weeks on roman blinds.
Flame Resistant Blinds
We are proud to manufacture our blinds here in the United Kingdom and this means that our blinds are quality assured. We know that the fabric is certified and that you are getting a quality made product. Our blinds conform to British Standards and are certified to BS5867 Part 2B and 2C depending on the model you choose. You can rest assured in knowing that we work to supply the very best products at the very best prices.
Fire Retardant Blinds Manufacturer
We are a leading UK supplier and know that we can offer our products at better prices than any of our competitors. We have a professional service and can offer you the full service, including measuring and fitting. It is up to you whether you just want us to manufacture your blinds or would like us to check measure and install as well. Working with the best blind making workrooms in the country means that we have full control over the supply of fabric all the way through to using high quality components in all of our blinds.
Flame Retardant Roller Blinds
Our fire proof roller blinds are produced to the highest quality and made to British Standards right here in the UK. We ensure to use full compliant fabrics that are tested here in the UK. We offer a basic but comprehensive range of 36 fabrics in both blackout and in standard shading. Because we work on such high quantities, we are able to offer products at great competitive prices to our customer.
Understanding Flame Retardant Standards
The UK has a British Standard that covers flame retardant requirements for blinds in a commercial environment. This includes; Care Homes, Schools, Guest Houses, Hospitals and many other public environments. The standard that relates to this is BS5867 Part 2 B and 2C. All of our flame retardant blinds conform to this standard and this means you can rest assured through our certification that you are complying to all the fire safety standards surrounding your blinds.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Flame retardant blinds are window treatments designed to resist the spread of fire, in the event of a fire incident. In commercial settings, where safety is paramount, flame retardant blinds are important as they can help prevent the spread of fire and minimize the risk of injury or loss of life. In many countries, including the UK, it is mandatory for certain commercial buildings to have flame retardant window treatments installed.
Yes, Direct Fabrics' flame retardant blinds are compliant with the relevant safety regulations in the UK and Europe. Our blinds have been rigorously tested and certified to meet the highest fire safety standards, including BS 5867-2 and EN 13501-1. Our range of flame retardant blinds includes roller blinds, vertical blinds, and Venetian blinds, all of which are available in a variety of colors and fabrics to suit different commercial settings.
Yes, Direct Fabrics' flame retardant blinds can be customized to fit different window sizes and shapes. We offer made-to-measure blinds that are tailored to the exact dimensions of your windows, ensuring a perfect fit and maximum coverage. Our blinds are also available in a range of operation options, including manual, motorized, and remote control, to suit different preferences and requirements.
As a family business, we at Direct Fabrics aim to provide a uniquely professional and personalised service for all our customers, however big or small. We work within contract furnishings sectors and have over 60 years of experience, ensuring we provide unparalleled quality in all projects we assist in. We are only too aware that each customer will have individual requirements, whether it’s a metre of fabric or a contract for a hotel, school or nursing home, we’ll be able to tailor our service for you.
All members of our customer service team pride themselves on giving every customer clear concise advice and informing you, whatever stage your order’s at, from quick quotations to receiving free samples, and then post-order. When you pick up the phone, you’re able to speak to the team between 9am-5pm from Monday to Friday. You may even speak to the Director himself as he plays a keen role in the day-to-day operations of the company.
Our humble story started with Joe Simon commenced trading in 1947, his market stall was the place to buy velvet in the North East. The chances are that if you are from the North East, a member of family will remember the ‘curtain men’, Joe and son Martin, from the early days. Nowadays Direct Fabrics is a third-generation family business; for over 60 years we have expanded our business with loyal and dedicated staff.
ECS Enterprises Ltd’s trading entity, Direct Fabrics, still prides itself on the same ethics that Joe and Martin Simon stood by. We share our passion for textiles with all our clients to make your projects run smoothly and ensure the quality of soft furnishings you expect from a British manufacturer. We continue to provide you with a comprehensive range of quality fabrics including bedding, towels and restaurant linens, all at competitive prices. We’re preferred by some of the most prestigious hotels including the Marriot, Sheraton, Hilton and many more.
We look forward to doing business with you and we look forward to receiving any questions or comments you may have.
Edward C. Simon
(Director)
ECS Enterprises t/a Direct Fabrics
Company Registration - 08543363
VAT Number 181905107
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