What is a printed fabric base cloth?

A printed fabric base cloth is the fabric that serves as the foundation for your custom printed design. It's the material onto which the design is printed, and the choice of base cloth can affect both the look and feel of the final product. At Direct Fabrics...

What types of blinds do you offer?

Direct Fabrics manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of flame retardant blinds suitable for commercial and domestic use: Roller Blinds - Available in blackout, dimout, and standard fabrics. Certified to BS5867. Cassette Roller Blinds - Premium enclosed system with side channels for complete blackout. 10-year guarantee. Vertical Blinds - Ideal for large windows and patio doors. Available in flame retardant fabrics. Metal Venetian Blinds - Durable aluminum blinds for commercial environments. All our blinds are made to measure in the UK and come with a 5-10 year guarantee depending on the product type.

What is the difference between roller blinds and cassette roller blinds?

The main differences between standard roller blinds and cassette roller blinds are: Standard Roller Blinds Exposed roller mechanism at the top Fabric hangs freely with bottom bar More affordable option 7-day delivery time Cassette Roller Blinds Enclosed cassette housing protects the fabric Side channels guide the fabric for complete light blocking Premium finish with no light gaps Ideal for bedrooms and hotels requiring total blackout 10-year guarantee Cassette roller blinds are our premium option and particularly popular in hospitality and healthcare sectors.

Are all your blinds flame retardant?

Yes, 99% of our blinds are flame retardant and certified to BS5867 for commercial use. Our roller blinds and vertical blinds use fabrics certified to British Standards, making them suitable for hotels, care homes, schools, hospitals, and other commercial environments. Each blind comes with certification documentation upon request. Any exceptions are clearly marked on the product page.

How do I measure for roller blinds?

Measuring for roller blinds depends on whether you want a recess fit (inside the window frame) or face fit (outside the window frame): Recess Fit (Inside Mount) Measure the width of the recess at the top, middle, and bottom Use the narrowest measurement Measure the height from top to bottom at three points We'll make appropriate deductions for fitting Face Fit (Outside Mount) Measure the width you want the blind to cover (usually 10-15cm wider than the window) Measure the drop from where you want to fix the blind to the desired bottom point For detailed measuring guides with diagrams, visit our measuring guide page .

Do you install blinds or is it DIY only?

We offer both options: Professional Installation We provide nationwide installation services with over 20 trusted fitters across the UK. Our installation service includes expert fitting, all necessary fixings, and quality assurance. DIY Installation All our blinds come with comprehensive fitting instructions and all necessary brackets and fixings. Most customers find roller blinds straightforward to install with basic DIY skills. We also provide installation guides and video tutorials on our website, and our support team is available by phone for guidance.

Can I get fabric samples before ordering?

Yes! We offer free fabric samples sent First Class by Royal Mail. How to Order Samples Click "Order Sample" on any product page Add multiple samples to your sample basket Complete the sample request form Samples are dispatched same-day (if ordered before 2pm) What You'll Receive Each sample is approximately A5 size (large enough to see the fabric quality, color, and texture). Samples include fabric name and product code for easy ordering. We strongly recommend ordering samples before placing large orders to ensure you're happy with the fabric quality, color, and suitability for your project.

Screen Fabric Crank Roller Blinds Flame Retardant

ORE-Solar Control Flame Retardant Fabric: High-Performance Screen for Glare Reduction

Designed for areas where a high level of solar control is required, while still maintaining the comfort of natural light. This screen fabric helps reduce solar glare and is specified for commercial, education and healthcare environments.

Benefits Overview Who uses it Specifications

Flame Retardant

BS 5867 Part 2, Type B

Screen Fabric

Solar control with natural light

Wipe Clean

Simple maintenance

Colour Range

Available in 7 colours

Acoustic

Acoustic absorption: E rating

Computer Areas

Suitable for screen environments

Expectation setting: This is a solar control screen fabric designed to reduce glare while maintaining natural light. It is not described as blackout in the supplied information. Appearance and shading effect will vary with glazing, orientation and lighting conditions.

Overview

ORE-Solar Control is specified where strong glare reduction is needed, without removing the comfort of daylight. The supplied description positions it for commercial, educational and healthcare environments.

The fabric construction is 70% PVC / 30% Polyester, with a wipe clean care approach for straightforward maintenance. Supplied as a roller screen material in a 7 colour range.

Fire performance is stated as BS 5867 Part 2, Type B. Any certificates, supporting documents and care guidance should be referenced in the specification tab for procurement and compliance documentation.

Where this fits in our range

Choose ORE-Solar Control when the priority is high-performance glare reduction using a screen fabric format, with wipe-clean maintenance and a defined 7-colour range. If you need a fabric specified as blackout, or a softer curtain-drape handle, select an alternative fabric type designed for that purpose.

Best suited for

Areas requiring solar control and reduced glare while maintaining natural light
Computer environments (screen suitability stated in supplied information)
Projects needing wipe-clean maintenance and moisture-resistant suitability

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ORE Solar Control blind fabric information

Who uses ORE-Solar Control screen fabric

Specified for contract environments where solar control is required, including commercial spaces, education settings and healthcare facilities (as referenced in the supplied product description).

Also appropriate where computer environments need controlled glare and where wipe-clean maintenance is preferred.

Education

Glare management in teaching spaces and IT rooms, using a screen fabric format.

Healthcare

Practical wipe-clean maintenance and suitability for moist conditions (as stated), where solar control is required.

Commercial

Office and reception areas needing reduced glare while maintaining the comfort of natural light.

Technical specifications

Washing / cleaning guidance and any supporting certification documents should be referenced in the specification tab. The details below are listed exactly as supplied.

Fabric Composition	70% PVC, 30% Polyester
Fabric Range	7
Roller Fabric Width	2500mm (98 1/2”)
Roller Fabric Length	30m
Fabric Thickness	0.50mm
Fabric Weight	400 g/m2
Fire Retardancy	BS 5867 Part 2, Type B
Acoustic Absorption	E Rating
Shading	High Performance
Screen Suitability	Suitable for computer environments
Moisture Resistance	Suitable for moist conditions
Care Instructions	Wipe clean
Mesh/in	48 x 48
Colour Fastness	4.5

Technical notes for specifiers

What makes this product different: A solar control screen fabric designed for glare reduction while maintaining natural light, supplied in a 7-colour range with wipe-clean maintenance and suitability for computer environments (as stated).

Information not stated in the supplied content: openness factor, light transmission/reflectance values, and any standard references for acoustic rating or colour fastness. If these are required for sign-off, use the specification tab documents before ordering.

Composition	70% PVC, 30% Polyester
Flame Retardant Certified Rating	BS5867 Part 2B
Acoustic Absorption Rating	E Rating
Fabric Style	Plains
Features	Screen Fabric
Delivery	3 - 5 Working Days Delivery
Flame Retardant	Yes

Type of Curtains	Fitted On	Where to Measure from - to desired length
Pencil Pleat Curtains	Curtain Track	Top of the Track - If using a extra wide track or designer track like silent gliss metropole, then measure from the underside of the track.
Pencil Pleat Curtains	Curtain Pole	Measure from small ring at the bottom of eye under the ring, this is where your curtain clips into.
Eyelet Curtains	Curtain Pole – Only	Top of the pole *we add on the upstand to our curtains,
Pinch Pleat Curtains	Curtain Track	The underside of the track
Wave Curtains	Curtain Track Designer Pole	The glider underneath the track. The curtain will sit under the track.
Acoustic Curtains	See Heading Style of Choice above	Same but make sure wider than normal ideally 30cm past either side and 30 above. Also to the floor.

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ORE 3% Screen Roller Blind Fabric

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ORE-Solar Control Flame Retardant Fabric: High-Performance Screen for Glare Reduction

Flame Retardant

Screen Fabric

Wipe Clean

Colour Range

Acoustic

Computer Areas

Overview

Where this fits in our range

Best suited for

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Who uses ORE-Solar Control screen fabric

Education

Healthcare

Commercial

Technical specifications

Technical notes for specifiers

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