Cellular Shades

Soft, energy-saving comfort for every window.

Fabricated in the U.S.A. The complete Blynco cellular line is made to order in the U.S.A.

Overview

Blynco Window Fashions offers over 200 fashionable cellular fabrics in sheer, light filtering and blackout. The honeycomb cells trap air at the window, helping keep rooms cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Every fabric uses a D-shaped cell that keeps the pleats full and even, and shows a neutral color to the street. Choose cord loop, cordless or battery motorized operation, top-down styles, a vertical slider for patio doors, and specialty shapes for arched and round windows.

Key Features

Over 200 colors in sheer, light filtering and blackout fabrics
Four cell styles for shades: 9/16" and 3/4" single cell, 3/8" double cell, and 3/4" cell-in-a-cell
Insulating honeycomb design for energy efficiency
Flame retardant fabrics in light filtering and blackout (NFPA 701)
Continuous cord loop, cordless, or Somfy® battery motorized operation
Top-down and bottom-up/top-down styles
Vertical slider for patio doors, wide windows and room dividers
Specialty shapes: arches, circles, quarter circles, octagons and hexagons, plus skylight shades
Two or three shades on one headrail, tile cut-outs, and corner and bay windows
Color-coordinated aluminum rails and hidden snap-in mounting brackets
Lifetime limited warranty; five years on Somfy® motors

Cell Sizes

Cell	The look
9/16" Single Cell	A slim, tailored pleat that stacks compactly at the top of the window.
3/4" Single Cell	A larger, bolder pleat in the widest choice of fabrics.
3/8" Double Cell	Two rows of small cells for a fine, layered pleat.
3/4" Cell-in-a-Cell	A cell inside a cell for added insulation.
1¼" Single Cell	An oversized pleat, available on the vertical slider.

Privacy and Light Control

Fabric	What it does
Sheer	Lets in the most light and view. The least privacy — you can see into the room from outside.
Light Filtering	Softens the light. Shadows show through but details do not. Darker colors add privacy.
Blackout	Blocks the light and gives complete privacy — ideal for bedrooms and media rooms.

Operating Systems

Control	How it works	Sizes
Continuous Cord Loop	Pull the cord loop and the shade stops and holds at any height. The loop stays the same length, and a clutch makes lifting easier.	12½" to 120" wide, up to 144" tall
Cordless	No cords. Raise and lower the shade by hand with the handle on the bottom rail. Best where you can reach the shade comfortably.	12" to 84" wide, up to 85" tall
Battery Motorized	A Somfy® motor powered by a battery wand, a rechargeable battery, a small solar panel or a plug-in power supply. Works by remote from up to 60 feet away, one shade at a time or in groups.	21" to 144" wide; height depends on width

Two or three shades can share one headrail; the largest overall width is 144". Your dealer will confirm the size limits for your fabric and options.

Top-Down and Bottom-Up/Top-Down

Top-Down — the shade lowers from the top and stacks at the bottom of the window, for privacy with light from above. Cordless or cord loop.
Bottom-Up/Top-Down (cordless) — handles on the middle rail and the bottom rail let you open the shade from the top, the bottom, or both.

Vertical Slider

The cellular vertical slider glides side to side on its rails — ideal for patio doors, wide windows and as a room divider. It is cordless, stacks to the left, right or both sides, and has a sleek valance built into the headrail. The headrail, side rails and handle are off-white for every fabric. Sizes from 24" to 144" wide and 24" to 120" tall.

Specialty Shapes and Options

Arches, quarter circles and circles — stationary shades shaped to fit the window
Octagons and hexagons — stationary shades made from a template
Skylights — a skylight shade that runs in white aluminum side channels and opens with a handle on the center rail; an optional telescoping pole reaches high skylights. 9/16" single cell and 3/8" double cell fabrics, 12¾" to 61" wide
Tile cut-outs — the bottom of the shade can be notched to clear tile or a ledge
Corner and bay windows — separate shades that meet at the corners and operate on their own

Safety

Cordless and motorized shades are the safest choice because they have no exterior cords. Cord loop shades come with a tensioner that must be installed to keep the loop tight to the wall.

Care and Cleaning

Dust with a feather duster or vacuum lightly with an upholstery brush. For spots, sponge with mild detergent and warm water and blot dry — take extra care with blackout fabrics, which can crease. Do not use strong detergents or spot removers, and do not dry clean. Fabric colors can vary from one dye lot to the next, so order shades for the same room at the same time.

Installation

Warranty and Where to Buy

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