Made-to-measure pleated blinds
High-quality pleated blinds from MHZ
What is a pleated blind?
The prominent feature of a pleated blind is its horizontally folding or pleated fabric. The fabric is secured between two aluminium profile sections with tension cords. This popular privacy and sun protection is moved up or down vertically. A pleated blind, depending on its position, provides a wonderful opportunity to experiment with the incoming light, protect your privacy, protect against the sun or simply get the best view through the window.
Made-to-measure MHZ pleated blinds are high-quality products made by hand. Their modern hardware makes them an excellent and reliable choice for a variety of windows – including skylights or those with special shapes.
Made-to-measure pleated blinds are particularly popular because they offer a flexible and simple means of controlling the daylight. With their different colours, patterns and fabrics, they are also a popular decorative element in living spaces. In addition to being used for privacy protection and decoration, pleated blinds provide excellent glare protection, for example, in a study. Made-to-measure pleated blinds from MHZ with thicker fabrics in dark colours can also be used for a dim-out effect in rooms.
Made-to-measure pleated blinds from MHZ are ideal for windows with special shapes: Triangular windows, round windows, conservatories and patio doors. At MHZ you can also find pleated blinds for skylights. These can be installed on vertical windows and doors without drilling using adhesive beads or clamp brackets.
Advantages of pleated blinds:
- Individual and made-to-measure
- Depending on the fabric, they are used for glare protection, privacy protection or a blackout effect in bedrooms, studies, living rooms and bathrooms
- Pleated blinds for gluing or clamping make installation possible without drilling
- Work exceptionally well for special shapes such as triangular windows, round windows, angled windows and skylights
- Pleated blind fabrics are easy to clean
- Also suitable for wide windows up to 4 metres thanks to the modern MHZ hardware
- Available in different fabrics, colours and patterns
- Can be operated manually or electrically with a motor and are also smart home compatible
- Can be moved freely within windows and patio doors
Frequently asked questions about pleated blinds
Where can I obtain replacement parts for my pleated blind (e.g. footplate, clamp bracket, grip/handle, adhesive bead)?
Spare parts such as tensioning shoes, clamp brackets, plastic handles, adhesive beads or glass strip front brackets are available from specialist retailers. Ideally, you should contact the MHZ specialist retailer from whom you purchased your pleated blind. Alternatively, you can easily find a specialist retailer near you using our dealer search.
How can I dismantle and reassemble my pleated blind (e.g. for cleaning)?
If you wish to temporarily remove your pleated blind – for cleaning, for example – please proceed as follows:
- Secure the pleated blind: Pull the pleated blind completely together and secure it with a ribbon or string.
- Loosen the footplate covers: Carefully remove the footplate covers from all four tension shoe bases. A pointed object (e.g. a nail file or a flat-head screwdriver) can be helpful here.
- Follow the cleaning instructions: If you wish to clean the pleated blind, please follow our textile care instructions or the magazine article ‘Washing pleated blinds’.
- Drying (after wet cleaning): If the pleated blind can be wet cleaned, allow it to dry in a closed state if possible in order to preserve the pleated structure.
- Reassembly: Ensure that the tension cords are straight and reattach the system to all four footplates. Step-by-step instructions can be found in our installation and operating instructions.
How do I wash or clean my pleated blind at home?
The correct care of your pleated blind depends on the fabric used. Please note: there is a care symbol in the bottom fold of each pleated blind that provides information about the recommended cleaning method – for example, whether the pleated blind can be wiped with a damp cloth or even wet cleaned.
Please note that not all fabrics are washable. Therefore, always check the instructions provided before cleaning to avoid damaging the material.
We recommend following the general care instructions when cleaning your pleated blinds. These are available as a PDF in our download area. Additional tips and practical step-by-step instructions can be found in our magazine article ‘Washing pleated blinds’.
What can I do if my pleated blind is damaged, e.g. due to a torn hoisting rope?
If your pleated blind is damaged – for example, due to a torn hoisting rope – we advise against attempting to repair it yourself. Professional repair requires specialised knowledge, such as in this example, where the hoisting rope tension must be finely adjusted to match the system exactly.
Please contact an MHZ specialist retailer for this. It is best to contact the retailer from whom you originally purchased your pleated blind. Alternatively, you can quickly and easily find a specialist retailer in your area using our dealer search.
Can the fabric of my pleated blind be replaced, e.g. if it is damaged?
Fabric replacement is generally possible. If you would like the same fabric as the original, it must still be available. You can check whether the desired fabric is still available using our product configurator or by enquiring directly at an MHZ specialist retailer.
If the original fabric is no longer available, this is not a problem – your specialist retailer will be happy to advise you on suitable alternatives from our current collections.
The fabric must be replaced by a specialist retailer. It is best to contact the retailer from whom you originally purchased your pleated blind. Alternatively, you can easily find a specialist retailer near you using our dealer search.
Further information about our products, technical details and care instructions can also be found in our download area.
Uses and functions of pleated blinds
The pleated form deflects the sun's rays shining in through the window, thereby preventing an unnecessary build-up of heat inside the room. This effect can be amplified when combined with external sun protection.
Made-to-measure MHZ pleated blinds provide excellent glare protection without noticeably darkening the room due to their delicate, slightly transparent fabric. This is particularly useful in a home office when sunlight shines directly on a computer screen.
Would you like to be able to move about freely within your own four walls and be safe from prying eyes without having to darken your home? Our made-to-measure pleated blinds can be moved individually at the window to block out prying eyes with attractive fabrics and colours.
Opaque pleated blind fabrics in dark colours are an ideal way to darken rooms such as bedrooms or children's rooms. The free-moving pleated blinds with dim-out effect make it possible to vary the light conditions according to the time of day and individual requirements.
Pleated blind fabrics for decoration
MHZ pleated blinds make great decorative window elements with their various fabrics, colours, patterns and motifs. See our pleated blind collection or the Design Collection for a wide range of designs.
DONNA (4913)
ARTAK (4906)
HANIBAL (4911)
ALIZA (4900)
IRMA (4910)
LIBERTA (4915)
SADAKO (4917)
MELIKA (4921)
WALDO (4919)
WILLOW (4797)
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Pleated or honeycomb blinds?
Pleated blinds or folding blinds are generally made from a length of fabric and have a concertina structure, which can be collapsed/folded together in even pleats. Made-to-measure MHZ pleated blinds are available in many colours and designs to cater for various styles. They provide a light to medium dim-out effect.
Honeycomb blinds have a special honeycomb pattern, which consists of two layers of fabric that are joined together. The layers form small honeycomb chambers that trap air and insulate against hot and cold. As a result, honeycomb blinds provide greater energy efficiency than pleated blinds and can help reduce heating costs. They are also available in various fabric types and colours and offer a light to medium dim-out function.
See our selection of 42 sustainable pleated blind fabrics from Green Stories by MHZ. Our Roman blinds are made from up to 100 percent recycled materials, which among other things consist of fabric remnants from the textile industry, discarded PET bottles or plastic waste collected from the beach. These materials are unrecognisable when used to create special pleated blind fabrics with unique patterns and colours.
Types of installation for pleated blinds
Tensioned pleated blinds are secured to the window with cords and can be positioned freely. They can be screwed, clamped or glued to the glazing bead or window sash, which allows them to be installed conveniently without drilling, making them suitable for rented homes. You can choose specifically between our adhesive set (which can be removed without a trace), window clips or clamp bracket – our specialist retailers will happily help you find the perfect solution.
Looking for a tensioned, made-to-measure pleated blind that should only ever be half open? To save excess fabric in front of the window, there is the option to order extended pleated blind cords. Just ask our specialist retailer.
Free-hanging pleated blinds are installed on the wall or ceiling and hang in front of or in the window recess – leaving the window sash untouched. They work like a roller blind and can be operated conveniently using battery-operated or radio drives, which can be integrated into smart home systems.
Order your desired made-to-measure product conveniently from an MHZ specialist retailer near you. From measuring and installation to fine adjustment: Your specialist retailer will handle all aspects of the system's installation at your home.
Washable pleated blinds
Made-to-measure MHZ pleated blinds are easy to clean. To do so, the pleated fabric needs to be removed from the bracket and can then be washed by hand in warm water at 30°C. Next, fold up the fabric bundle and squeeze out any excess water. Reattach to the brackets while damp and closed. Allow them to dry bundled up for at least 12 hours. During drying, open and close the system several times.
Some pleated blind fabrics may only be cleaned with a damp cloth or a soft clothes brush.
See the care instructions for our MHZ pleated blinds for further information. If you are unsure, your specialist retailer will be happy to help.
