What is the difference between Solar Reflective blinds and Blackout thermal blinds?

A question that we get asked on a daily basis is “What is the difference between Solar Reflective blinds and Blackout thermal blinds?”

Watch this video to find out how thermal or solar reflective blinds can help you!.

Now we have detailed the answer to your question as simply as we can!.

Solar Reflective blinds (sun reflective blinds)

The properties of these blinds are as follows:-

• Solar reflective blinds feature a pearlescent backing on the fabric.  This intelligent backing reflects both heat and light out of the room keeping it glare free and cool in the summer.
• This means you can see your tv, protect your furniture and carpet from fading and enjoy a light and bright room!
• Solar reflective blinds are light filtering (ie they do not darken the room)
• They will reduce the heat gain and can therefore save you money on air conditioning and electric fans during the summer if you have a very hot room.
• During the winter these blinds add a layer of insulation to your window
• reducing heat loss to a degree and reducing draft loops.
• Available in both vertical blind fabric and roller blind fabric so you can appreciate this innovative fabric in roller blinds, cordless roller blinds, Motorised blinds, vertical blinds and replacement vertical blind slats!

Keep the heat out but let the light in

Blackout thermal blinds

The properties of these blinds are as follows:-

• Our blackout thermal blinds feature an intelligent white backing on the back of the fabric.  This white backing reflects the heat and light out of the room during the summer but also creates a cosy barrier during the winter so that the heat does not escape from the room when the blind is closed.
• Blackout (therefore darkens the room when closed)
• Thermal: keeps the room cool (but dark) in the summer and warm and draft free in the winter.  This can therefore reduce heating bills which is a bonus!
• Available in both vertical blind fabric and roller blind fabric.  Therefore you can benefit from this fabulous fabric in many blind applications including roller blinds, cordless roller blinds, Motorised blinds, vertical blinds and replacement vertical blind slats!

Keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter

So, what type of thermal fabric should you go for?  Solar reflective or blackout thermal?   We hope this article helped and also it may be of use to check out our Thermal and Solar reflective blinds  buyers guide .

But always if you need more help please email us at sales@lifestyleblinds.com or give us a ring on 0161 451 0290