Details >. The top pole length is actually 2 inches shorter on each length. We've combined two or three sizes next to each other for large windows. I wanted black out at my convenience and these are perfect. It would be nice to have a white option for the valence rather than silver, but it's not a big problem. And naturally, theyre just as clean and safe in every way. Its almost like the push/pull mechanism immediately locks up leaving you to give up and keep the shade down. Ive tried many different options for my huge living room windows and these are the best. The good thing is that polyester can be recycled over and over, without negatively affecting the quality of our products. Easy to install. Polyester is a durable, wrinkle-resistant and easy-care material that is ideal for many home furnishing products like rugs, pillows, quilts and cushions. The amount we convert, is equal to the amount of virgin fossil fuel we eliminate from our polyester raw material (this excludes potential dyeing and other post recycled polyester production treatments). Ive tried many different options for my huge living room windows and these are the best. Considering buying more for the bedrooms next. These darken the room when pulled down and are very high quality for the price point. We are accelerating this movement for polyester in our range and aim to replace all virgin polyester in our textile products with recycled. When we create products from recycled polyester, PET bottles, and other sources, they get a new life in products like textiles, storage boxes, kitchen fronts, and even lamps. Placed them in 3 bedrooms to help block sun. The rod allows parents to create a safer environment for the youngest family members. With some exceptions, the challenge is not the conversion of polyester into recycled itself, but to make it available to everyone by keeping it affordable. With some exceptions, the challenge is not the conversion of polyester into recycled itself, but to make it available to everyone by keeping it affordable. These work great, block out the daylight and from what I can tell easy to install, we bought 3. It rolls up out of alignment very easily and you have to be diligent in watching that it's straight before you're done. RIKTIG draw rod makes it easier to pull down the blind. IKEA is committed to end the dependency on virgin fossil materials and only use renewable or recycled materials by 2030. The amount we convert, is equal to the amount of virgin fossil fuel we eliminate from our polyester raw material (this excludes potential dyeing and other post recycled polyester production treatments). By involving different people and organisations, weve made sure FRIDANS and the rod can meet the toughest demands in every market, says Bo. I opened the package to get ready to install, but you have to supply your own screws. Overall, we liked the product. This means that when we use virgin polyester, we are exhausting the planets natural resources. Block-out blinds blocks light from shining through and completely darkens your room. I opened the package to get ready to install, but you have to supply your own screws. Easy to install. I needed blackout blinds for a bedroom and the price was perfect!
These allow us to use our movie projector during the day. RIKTIG draw rod makes it easier to pull down the blind. The cover panel alllows you to block out the light even if you mount the blind inside your window frame. They are a little shorter in width than I would have liked but I knew to expect that from the reviews. I purchased several of these shades for most of the common areas of my home. This one requires that you buy screws for your particular installation site. And the material is just as clean and safe in every way. This means that when we use virgin polyester, we are exhausting the planets natural resources. These darken the room when pulled down and are very high quality for the price point. And it can only slide straight up and down, it can't be tilted outward or sideways to clear the sill. It rolls up out of alignment very easily and you have to be diligent in watching that it's straight before you're done. Easiest install Ive ever had with all the different types of window treatments I have used throughout our house. 
We had a window that need 2 but there is a 2 in gap In between. Bo and the team tried several different solutions until they came up with one that provided the same functionality as blinds with visible cords. This blinds fabric is made of polyester from recycled PET bottles. It would be nice to have a white option for the valence rather than silver, but it's not a big problem. Recycled polyester is just as good as virgin polyester in terms of looks, quality and function, and produces about 50% less in CO2 emissions. These had to go back. With some exceptions, the challenge is not the conversion of polyester into recycled itself, but to make it available to everyone by keeping it affordable. By using recycled polyester in this product, we consume less new raw materials and lower our environmental impact while existing materials get new life. I pair them with an almost sheet curtain so I can decide between full black out or light filtering depending on what Im going for in the moment. These volumes make us a leader in converting to recycled polyester and we hope that our decisions can inspire and motivate whole industries to change. That is why by 2030, we want all materials in our products to be recycled or renewable, and sourced in responsible ways. One of our Product Engineers, Bo Zhang, remembers it well. When using them, you get to enjoy exactly the same quality and function as with virgin polyester products. Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner. Different wall/ceiling materials require different types of fasteners. The top pole length is actually 2 inches shorter on each length. We are accelerating this movement for polyester in our range and aim to replace all virgin polyester in our textile products with recycled. I simply raise them when a want light. By using recycled polyester in this product, we consume less new raw materials and lower our environmental impact while existing materials get new life. The rod allows parents to create a safer environment for the youngest family members. These darken the room when pulled down and are very high quality for the price point. Can be mounted inside or outside the window recess, or in the ceiling. Details >. These had to go back. Use fasteners suitable for the wall/ceiling in your home (not included). I bought 4 of these . Our response to this, is to replace all virgin polyester with recycled in our products. The wall/ceiling brackets included in the package are suitable for TRETUR, FYRTUR and KADRILJ roller blinds. Recycled polyester makes us less dependent on oil. We want to love these shades. Recycled polyester is just as good as virgin polyester in terms of looks, quality and function, and produces about 50% less in CO2 emissions. I told him, nope, not high end, just really good, inexpensive shades from IKEA. However the other one, the wand/handle gets stuck/locks and I cant pull or push the shade back in to close it. The rod allows parents to create a safer environment for the youngest family members. That is why by 2030, we want all materials in our products to be recycled or renewable, and sourced in responsible ways.
I plan to flank the sides with a pair of light colored blackout curtains. By involving different people and organisations, weve made sure FRIDANS and the rod can meet the toughest demands in every market, says Bo. The block-out coating prevents all light from coming in so you can enjoy sleeping in late in the morning. My nephew thought these were high end shades & loved the mechanism. This means that when we use virgin polyester, we are exhausting the planets natural resources. Great value for the money. I got two sets, one of them is still up and running and works great, but the other one broke within a year of having it. Honestly wanting to return but currently do not have the energy to take them down off the walls. Our response to this, is to replace all virgin polyester with recycled in our products. In addition, customers have checked the functionality. I needed blackout blinds for a bedroom and the price was perfect! 
The decision meant some frustrated customers who wondered where the traditional blinds had gone. Can be mounted inside or outside the window recess, or in the ceiling. Different wall/ceiling materials require different types of fasteners. But it also meant that change was on the way. Details >. When you pull it, you adjust the blind. Different wall/ceiling materials require different types of fasteners. At IKEA, we demand that all recycled polyester used in IKEA products shall come from recyclers that are compliant with the Global Recycled Standard and traceability is secured to the IKEA product through requirements toward the IKEA Suppliers. Example when picking up the 36inch, they will be 34 inches when measured out of the box and on the top. We want to change that by working to make recycled polyester products more affordable and accessible to the many people. When you live with children, thats one important part of a better life at home, he finishes. The rod has not only been tested by our own lab, but also independent test labs. That is why by 2030, we want all materials in our products to be recycled or renewable, and sourced in responsible ways. No need to change fittings or drill new holes if you change your blinds.
Some of our #ikeausa followers tagged #. But, they work easily and are attractive. these curtains came without the brackets to be installed!! With block-out blinds you wont get your sleep disturbed by moonlight and street lights - or be woken by the sun when you want to sleep in late. Originally, all polyester was made from oil-based raw materials which are not renewable but we are switching to only using recycled polyester. They blackout both really well .
I absolutely loved the idea of these blinds but after three tries I've decided they aren't worth the hassle. The only thing that would give this review 5 stars would be if they somehow stayed perfectly straight while rolling back up. I don't know what happened / if it just had more wear and tear, but it was a huge bummer! A little pricey though. Recycled polyester is just as good as virgin polyester in terms of looks, quality and function, and produces about 50% less in CO2 emissions. The wand device for raising and lowering is good quality. And perhaps the very best part you contribute to using less new raw materials too. Some of our #ikeausa followers tagged #. RIKTIG draw rod makes it easier to pull down the blind. They are a little shorter in width than I would have liked but I knew to expect that from the reviews.
The cover panel alllows you to block out the light even if you mount the blind inside your window frame. We had a window that need 2 but there is a 2 in gap In between. They blackout both really well . We decided to immediately stop selling blinds with cords and only sell cordless ones.. In 2020, IKEA replaced 79% of the virgin polyester used in IKEA textile products with recycled polyester. These allow us to use our movie projector during the day. It would also be helpful if the size of the mounting screws (not included) could be specified in the instructions.
Placed them in 3 bedrooms to help block sun. The polyester in this product is made of recycled PET-bottles, therefore reducing consumption of new raw materials and lowering the footprint on the environment. IKEA is committed to end the dependency on virgin fossil materials and only use renewable or recycled materials by 2030. In volume, this means we converted 130,000 metric tonnes of recycled polyester, and saved 200,000 tonnes of virign polyester. The rod allows parents to create a safer environment for the youngest family members. Product looks good but the wall bracket or latch does not hold as intended and usually comes undone when closing the blinds. In 2020, we achieved the milestone of replacing 79% of the virgin polyester used in IKEA textile products and will accelerate the transformation towards the aim of only using recycled polyester throughout the product range where polyester is used. The blind is cordless for increased child safety. Different wall/ceiling materials require different types of fasteners. In 2014, we got an invitation, along with other manufacturers of blinds, to meet with the Consumer Product Safety Commission a governmental agency in the United States. The blind is cordless for increased child safety. The wand device for raising and lowering is good quality. We want to have a positive impact on the planet. Easiest install Ive ever had with all the different types of window treatments I have used throughout our house. I wish they still offered the blue-gray color. I wish they still offered the blue-gray color. IKEA is committed to end the dependency on virgin fossil materials and only use renewable or recycled materials by 2030. Considering buying more for the bedrooms next. My nephew thought these were high end shades & loved the mechanism. The blind is cordless for increased child safety. Does not come with hardware luckily my husband had extra screws, Financing options are available. I wanted black out at my convenience and these are perfect. Recycled polyester is just as good as virgin polyester in terms of looks, quality and function, and produces about 50% less in CO2 emissions. It looked and felt cheap, and one of the red clips cracked as I was trying to put everything together. When they are down they do the job and look nice, but when time comes to roll them back up they are very difficult to operate. Buying low environmental impact products often comes with a higher price tag. Steel, Polycarbonate/ABS plastic, Powder coating. it was easy to install (4 screws) and works well when opening or closing it, Easy install and they keep my room nice and dark :D, Although I wanted the remote control shades these are just as good just without the remote . We realized we could keep the cord, but hide it, he explains. When you live with children, thats one important part of a better life at home, he finishes. The downside to virgin polyester is that it is made from oil, coal or natural gas. With block-out blinds you wont get your sleep disturbed by moonlight and street lights - or be woken by the sun when you want to sleep in late. We havent reached our 100% goal yet, but we have come far and overcome many obstacles on the way. The blind is cordless for increased child safety. Absolutely love these blinds.
Easy to install. And the material is just as clean and safe in every way. Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner. When we create products from recycled polyester, PET bottles, and other sources, they get a new life in products like textiles, storage boxes, kitchen fronts, and even lamps. I had to stand there in the hardware store and hold all the screws up to the picture to find the right one. Use fasteners suitable for the wall/ceiling in your home (not included). Love the shades. I did all 4 within an hour. I don't know what happened / if it just had more wear and tear, but it was a huge bummer! You must enable JavaScript to shop on IKEA.com. When we make products from recycled polyester, we give a second life to material that is not biodegradable and reduce the amount that may otherwise end up in landfill or the ocean. it was easy to install (4 screws) and works well when opening or closing it, Easy install and they keep my room nice and dark :D, Although I wanted the remote control shades these are just as good just without the remote . Then when it finally goes back up for you (after lots of effort) it has no speed control and at times crinkles on its way up. A little pricey though. The only thing that would give this review 5 stars would be if they somehow stayed perfectly straight while rolling back up. Considering buying more for the bedrooms next. Easiest install Ive ever had with all the different types of window treatments I have used throughout our house. And it can only slide straight up and down, it can't be tilted outward or sideways to clear the sill. these curtains came without the brackets to be installed!! By only using recycled polyester that meets the Global Recycled Standards we manage to secure social, environmental and chemical practices at the recyclers production. I wish they still offered the blue-gray color. I pair them with an almost sheet curtain so I can decide between full black out or light filtering depending on what Im going for in the moment.