Cellular Shades Showdown - Hunter Douglas Vs. Graber Blinds Comparison by Blind Infusion

Cellular shades showdown of Hunter Douglas and Graber Blinds window coverings, with Duette & Crystal Pleat Cellular Shades, by a local Hunter Douglas dealer and Graber Blinds consultant in Cochrane and Calgary, Alberta.

Being a window covering expert I hear this request all the time. In my world of window coverings in the Cochrane and Calgary area, this phrase is referring to a cellular or honeycomb shade. Hunter Douglas has coined the word “Honeycomb” and it is not to be used for other manufacturers of the same product – aka the “Cellular”, which is the generic term. Let’s delve into the details, benefits and differences between manufacturers.

Hunter Douglas Honeycomb Shades

Hunter Douglas introduced the honeycomb shade, the Duette®, in 1985 due to the energy crisis in 1970. Providing the ultimate in insulation against heat loss, and heat gain, they remain one of the top products in high demand in the window covering line up. As other manufacturers came into existence, they quickly came on board to showcase their own similar product – the Cellular Shade, although the Duette® Honeycomb is propriety to Hunter Douglas.

Due to its honeycomb shaped construction (as seen in a cross section) this air pocket provides insulation against the cold winter nights trapping the cold at the window. Similarly, in the heat of the summer it helps to prevent the solar heat gain from entering your home.

With the introduction of the Hunter Douglas Duette Architella®, a honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb, we can offer you, the consumer, the best product in the market for saving energy costs.

Graber Cellular Shades

Another manufacturer that I provide my clients with is Graber for their cellular construction. Their “CrystalPleat” Cellular Shades offers some thicker fabric options and a double cell to provide slightly better sound and heat insulation. Their Single cell construction, in some of their higher valued fabrics, provides excellent heat control. This is a great offering next to the Duette Architella®.

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