Illumin Sliding Honeycomb Shade : Multi- Function / Versatile solution.
What is “Honeycomb” fabric
“Honeycomb” (also called “cellular”) refers to a construction where the fabric is folded or bonded to form a series of hollow cells or pockets — like the cells of a beehive. These pockets trap air, which gives the fabric insulating properties (helping keep rooms cooler in hot weather, warmer in cool weather).
Because of the air pockets, honeycomb blinds or curtains also provide some sound‑absorption and better thermal insulation compared with simple flat fabric blinds.
Honeycomb fabrics are usually more structured than a simple sheet of cloth, and blinds made with honeycomb dress up windows with a smooth, modern, neat pleated appearance.
What is “Blackout Honeycomb” Fabric
“Blackout” means the fabric (or its lining) is designed to block virtually all incoming light, not just filter or dim it. Inside those honeycomb cells, often there’s a coating or dense weave that prevents light from passing through.
“blackout honeycomb” blinds give you:
Near‑total darkness (great for bedrooms, media rooms, nurseries)
Better insulation — helps keep heat out in summer (or keep warmth inside in cooler seasons), thanks to the air pockets.
Some noise reduction (the cellular structure dampens outside noise) — helpful in urban or noisy settings.
Privacy: with blackout honeycomb, when lights are on at night inside, blinds stay opaque — no silhouettes or see‑through.
Compared with regular “light‑filtering / dimout” honeycomb, you get more control over light (i.e. almost none passes), but you also lose natural light entirely when closed.
So, blackout honeycomb fabric is popular when you want darkness + insulation + privacy — often used for bedrooms, nurseries, or media rooms.
What “netting + honeycomb” means
Some systems combine that cellular fabric with a mesh/net screen (insect‑screen, ventilated screen, or light‑filtering net) so you get:
Insect / bug protection or airflow.
Light filtering or shading while letting a bit of air or light pass through (depending on mesh density) — especially useful in warm, humid climates where ventilation is desirable.
A dual‑purpose: shading/privacy + screen protection from bugs/pollutants/outdoor elements.
What is “Dimout” Honeycomb Fabric
“Dimout” means light‑filtering: such fabric doesn’t completely block all light (as a blackout fabric would), but it softens and diffuses sunlight, reducing glare and making the indoor light more gentle and ambient.
It also offers a degree of privacy — you can prevent a clear view from outside while still letting some natural light in.
Compared with sheer fabrics, dimout gives more light control and privacy; compared with blackout, you still have a “natural light” feel rather than total darkness.
