What is a Blackout roller blinds fabric

Firstly, let’s start by defining what a blackout blind is. Blackout blinds block 100% of the light from passing through the fabric, so they are a great option for bedrooms…Now that we have got that out of the way, what else are these blinds good for?

Although we say that blackout blinds are generally roller blinds, there is a range of other blinds that can use a blackout fabric – this includes vertical blinds, skylight blinds, Roman blinds and Honeycomb conservatory blinds. Whilst these might not be the most obvious type of blinds to be a blackout, each one has their own uses in a home.

Types of Blackout Blinds:
Blackout Roller Blinds
These are pretty much the staple blind for anyone looking to create a pitch-black room to sleep within. Best used as bedroom blinds, these will help block 100% of the light from passing through the material. It’s worth investing in a good blackout roller blind for a bedroom as a better quality of sleep has been shown to help with your health. If you’re a new parent with a young child then a blackout blind in their room can be an invaluable investment, especially come the lighter summer months and early sunrises.

Children and adults can both benefit from a blackout blind in the bedroom, the darker room makes it easier to fall asleep and helps you sleep for longer without any light waking you in the morning. You’ll just need to remember to set an alarm to help you get up, we can’t be held responsible if you oversleep for work!