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Duette Elan Fabric

Duette Elan Fabric

| David Browne | Updated 12 September 2024

Duette Elan Fabric

The Duette Elan fabric is a premium honeycomb insulation material specifically engineered to provide superior environmental control within residential and commercial settings. This fabric offers effective protection against ultraviolet (UV) bleaching, thereby preserving the integrity and colour of interior furnishings. It is designed to significantly reduce heat gain during summer and minimise heat loss during winter, contributing to energy efficiency and thermal comfort. The Duette Elan fabric also possesses excellent sound insulation properties, enhancing a room’s acoustic environment.

A Unique Fabric

Constructed with a unique translucent honeycomb design, the Duette Elan fabric is not just any fabric—it’s a unique one. It permits the passage of diffused light, ensuring natural illumination while maintaining optimal privacy. The fabric’s unique structure and material composition make it an ideal choice for applications requiring a balance of light control, privacy, and energy efficiency, piquing your interest in its unique features.

Specifications:

  • UV Protection: Provides substantial resistance to ultraviolet bleaching.
  • Thermal Insulation: Reduces heat gain in summer and prevents heat loss in winter.
  • Acoustic Properties: Offers sound insulation benefits.
  • Light Diffusion: Translucent material allows for natural light penetration while ensuring privacy.
  • Light Blocking: Room Darkening Material (RD) prevents light from passing through the body of the fabric

The Duette Elan fabric is not just a solution but a versatile one. It is perfectly suited for a wide range of window treatments, offering a practical and aesthetically pleasing solution for controlling indoor environmental conditions tailored to your unique needs.

Here is a list of the current Duette Elan Fabric colours (both Translucent and Room-Darkening RD) and the available pleat width (25mm, 32mm, or 64mm).

Please remember that the colour rendition shown is ultimately a function of the screen you are looking at them on. Please request actual fabric samples for exact colour-matching purposes.

Translucent

0161 - Papyrus 0161 – Papyrus (Translucent)

0738 - Oyster Grey 0738 – Oyster Grey (Translucent)

3730 - Off Willow Green 3730 – Off Willow Green (Translucent)

2630 - Ether 2630 – Ether (Translucent)

4935 - Chocolate 4935 – Chocolate (Translucent)

4731 - Mushroom 4731 – Mushroom (Translucent)

4440 - Oyster 4440 – Oyster (Translucent)

1332 - Brushed Nickel 1332 – Brushed Nickel (Translucent)

4333 - Talon 4333 – Talon (Translucent)

3623 - Fog Green 3623 – Fog Green (Translucent)

1739 - Legend 1739 – Legend (Translucent)

7131 Raven 7131 Raven (Translucent)

0633 - Dolphin 0633 – Dolphin (Translucent)

0987 - Agate Grey 0987 – Agate Grey (Translucent)

4532 - Elephant 4532 – Elephant (Translucent)

4010 - Tumble Stone 4010 – Tumble Stone (Translucent)

5510 - Mulberry 5510 – Mulberry (Translucent)

2334 - India Ink 2334 – India Ink (Translucent)

1858 - Black 1858 – Black (Translucent)

0000 - Swan 0000 – Swan (Translucent) 25mm & 32mm

Room Darkening (RD)

0000 - Swan Room Darkening (RD) 25, 32 & 64mm 0000 – Swan Room Darkening (RD) 25, 32 & 64mm

4333 - Talon Room Darkening (RD) 32mm 4333 – Talon Room Darkening (RD) 32mm

5510 - Mulberry Room Darkening (RD) 25mm 5510 – Mulberry Room Darkening (RD) 25mm

0161 - Papyrus Room Darkening (RD) 25, 32 & 64mm 0161 – Papyrus Room Darkening (RD) 25, 32 & 64mm

7132 - Raven Room Darkening (RD) 25, 32 & 64mm 7132 – Raven Room Darkening (RD) 25, 32 & 64mm

0987 - Agate Grey Room Darkening (RD) 25mm 0987 – Agate Grey Room Darkening (RD) 25mm

0633 - Dolphin Room Darkening (RD) 25 & 32mm 0633 – Dolphin Room Darkening (RD) 25 & 32mm

2630 - Ether Room Darkening (RD) 32mm 2630 – Ether Room Darkening (RD) 32mm

1739 - Legend Room Darkening (RD) 25 & 32mm 1739 – Legend Room Darkening (RD) 25 & 32mm

3730 - Off Willow Green Room Darkening (RD) 32mm 3730 – Off Willow Green Room Darkening (RD) 32mm

0738 - Oyster Grey Room Darkening (RD) 25 & 32mm 0738 – Oyster Grey Room Darkening (RD) 25 & 32mm 1332 - Brushed Nickel Room Darkening (RD) 25 & 32mm 1332 – Brushed Nickel Room Darkening (RD) 25 & 32mm

4440 - Oyster Room Darkening (RD) 25mm 4440 – Oyster Room Darkening (RD) 25mm

4731 - Mushroom Room Darkening (RD) 25mm 4731 – Mushroom Room Darkening (RD) 25mm

4935 - Chocolate Room Darkening (RD) 25 & 32mm 4935 – Chocolate Room Darkening (RD) 25 & 32mm

4532 - Elephant Room Darkening (RD) 25 32 & 64mm 4532 – Elephant Room Darkening (RD) 25 32 & 64mm

4010 - Tumble Stone Room Darkening (RD) 32mm 4010 – Tumble Stone Room Darkening (RD) 32mm

3623 - Fog Green Room Darkening (RD) 25 & 32mm 3623 – Fog Green Room Darkening (RD) 25 & 32mm

2334 - India Ink Room Darkening (RD) 25mm 2334 – India Ink Room Darkening (RD) 25mm

1858- Black Room Darkening (RD) 25 & 32mm 1858- Black Room Darkening (RD) 25 & 32mm

Standard Hardware Colours

In addition, the headrails, base rails, and moving rails can be finished in one of seven hardware colours.

White Hardware (Standard) White Hardware (Standard) Parchment Hardware Parchment Hardware Anthracite Grey Hardware Anthracite Grey Hardware Silver Grey Hardware Silver Grey Hardware Metal Grey Hardware Metal Grey Hardware Bronze Brown Hardware Bronze Brown Hardware Black Hardware Black Hardware

Pictures & Videos

You can see examples of Duette Elan Fabric blinds here.

Conclusion

Incorporating the Duette Elan fabric into a property’s design is not just a choice for aesthetic enhancement but a strategic decision towards achieving greater energy efficiency and comfort. The innovative honeycomb structure provides a visually appealing texture and depth to window treatments and functions as an effective barrier against external temperature variations. By creating a buffer zone, the fabric helps stabilise indoor temperatures, reducing reliance on heating and cooling systems and lowering energy costs over time.

The Duette Elan fabric’s ability to diffuse light is a game-changer. It transforms spaces into serene and inviting environments by softly scattering natural light throughout the room. This not only eliminates harsh glares but also provides sufficient brightness, creating a comfortable and productive environment for work or relaxation. Privacy is a top concern in today’s urban settings, and the Duette Elan fabric addresses it perfectly. It allows light to pass through its translucent material, ensuring spaces are well-lit yet shielded from prying eyes. This unique feature makes it an ideal choice for spaces where maintaining privacy without sacrificing natural light is challenging.

The fabric’s sound insulation property further enhances its appeal, particularly in noisy urban areas or spaces where acoustic control is desired. By dampening external noise, the fabric contributes to a quieter, more peaceful interior, ideal for bedrooms, study areas, and offices.

In conclusion, the Duette Elan fabric represents a design, functionality, and sustainability convergence. Its versatile benefits, from UV protection and thermal insulation to light diffusion and sound dampening, make it an exemplary choice for those seeking to improve their living or working environments. By choosing Duette Elan, individuals and professionals alike are investing in a solution that elevates their spaces’ aesthetic appeal and contributes to environmental conservation and energy savings. As such, it stands as a testament to innovation in fabric technology, offering a sophisticated, practical, and eco-friendly option for modern window treatments.

January 2024
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