🧱 Honeycomb Blind Cell Sizes & Cell Configurations
Honeycomb blinds are engineered with different cell sizes and cell configurations, each affecting insulation, rigidity, appearance, stack height, and suitability for large or shaped windows. Taylor & Stirling carries Australia’s largest range, including:
“All cell sizes (16mm, 20mm, 25mm, 38mm, 45mm, 62mm)” “Single, double, and Cell‑in‑Cell (triple‑cell) constructions.”
This page explains every configuration in detail.
🏆 Why Cell Size Matters
Cell size determines:
- Insulation performance
- Rigidity on large drops
- Suitability for shaped windows
- Motorisation compatibility
- Appearance (architectural vs compact)
- Stack height
- Light diffusion
Small cells suit compact windows. Large cells suit architectural spans. Cell‑in‑cell suits energy‑efficient homes.
🔹 Cell Configurations
🔸 Single‑Cell
Single‑cell fabrics use one air pocket.
Best for:
- Skylights
- Small windows
- Behind shutters
- Motorisation
- Day/Night systems
Performance:
- Moderate insulation
- Lightweight
- Smooth operation
- Small stack height
🔸 Double‑Cell (Legacy Technology)
Your document states:
“Double‑cell is older technology that’s thicker and heavier.”
Best for:
- Older systems
- Customers replacing existing double‑cell blinds
Performance:
- High insulation
- Heavy stack
- Reduced motorisation reliability
- Not ideal for large drops
- Still available but not recommended for new builds
🔸 Cell‑In‑Cell (Modern Triple‑Cell)
Your document states:
“Modern cell‑in‑cell fabrics nest two cells inside each other, giving better insulation, smoother operation and cleaner appearance.”
Best for:
- Energy‑efficient homes
- Large windows
- Motorised blinds
- Architectural builds
- Commercial spaces
Performance:
- Highest insulation
- Excellent rigidity
- Smooth operation
- Works perfectly with motors
- Replaces double‑cell in modern systems
🔸 Cell Size Comparison Table
(From your document — this is the correct atomic home for it)
| Cell Size | Best For | Insulation | Light Control | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16mm | Tight spaces | Moderate | Excellent | Compact, neat |
| 20mm | Behind shutters | High | Excellent | Compact, neat |
| 25mm | Large windows | Very High | Excellent | Strong thermal performance |
| 38mm | Extra‑large windows | Maximum | Excellent | Architectural look |
| 45mm | Commercial | Maximum | Excellent | High rigidity |
| 62mm | Very large spans | Maximum | Good | Acoustic benefits |
🪟 Best Cell Size for Each Window Type
Bedrooms
- 25mm
- Cell‑in‑cell
- Blockout or day/night fabrics
Living Areas
- 25mm
- 38mm for architectural windows
Large Windows
- 38mm
- 45mm
- 62mm
- Cell‑in‑cell for rigidity
Behind Plantation Shutters
- 20mm
Skylights
Your document states:
“Skylight systems use 25mm single‑cell or cell‑in‑cell only.”
Commercial
- 45mm
- 62mm
🧊 Insulation Differences (High‑Level Only)
We reference insulation but do NOT duplicate the R‑value table.
- 25mm → strong insulation
- 38mm / 45mm / 62mm → maximum insulation
- Cell‑in‑cell → highest insulation
- Double‑cell → high but heavy
👉 Full insulation tables live on: Honeycomb Blinds Insulation Performance
⚡ Motorisation Compatibility
Your document states:
“Double‑cell is heavier and less reliable with motors.”
Best for Motorisation
- Single‑cell
- Cell‑in‑cell
- 25mm
- 38mm
- 45mm
Not Recommended
- Double‑cell (friction + weight issues)
Ideal Motors
- RTS battery motors
- 240V motors for large spans
- Smart‑home integration (Somfy, Dooya, Senrui, A‑OK)
👉 Full motorisation details live on: Motorised Honeycomb Blinds
🪟 Large Windows & Architectural Spans
This is the section you said was incomplete — now fully finished.
Honeycomb blinds are ideal for large windows because:
- Large cells (38/45/62mm) increase rigidity
- Cell‑in‑cell fabrics prevent sagging
- Lightweight construction reduces motor strain
- Vertical honeycomb systems reach up to 10m wide
Your document states:
“Exclusive vertical honeycomb fabrics for 10m systems.”
Best configurations for large windows:
- 38mm — architectural look
- 45mm — commercial rigidity
- 62mm — very large spans + acoustic benefits
- Cell‑in‑cell — best stability
- 240V motors — best lifting capacity
🔺 Shaped Windows
Your document states:
“Triangles, gables, raked windows, arches, circles, skylights.”
Best cell sizes for shaped windows:
- 25mm — skylights
- 20mm — behind shutters
- Cell‑in‑cell — rigidity for raked/triangular windows
- 38mm — large architectural shapes
👉 Full shaped‑window details live on: Triangular Honeycomb Blinds
🔗 Internal Links
- Honeycomb Blinds (Main Page)
- Honeycomb Blinds Insulation Performance
- Light Control & Privacy
- Motorised Honeycomb Blinds
- Installation Timeline
- Vertical Honeycomb Blinds
- Triangular Honeycomb Blinds
- Honeycomb Blinds Ballarat
- Honeycomb Blinds Hobart
📘 FAQ — Complete Version
What’s the difference between single‑cell, double‑cell and cell‑in‑cell?
Single‑cell is lightweight. Double‑cell is older, heavier. Cell‑in‑cell is modern, smoother, and offers the best insulation.
Is double‑cell still available?
Yes — but it’s considered legacy technology.
Is cell‑in‑cell better than double‑cell?
Yes — better insulation, lighter operation, and improved motorisation compatibility.
Which cell size is best for insulation?
25mm, 38mm, 45mm, 62mm and cell‑in‑cell fabrics provide the strongest thermal performance.
Which cell size is best for large windows?
38mm, 45mm, 62mm and cell‑in‑cell.
Which cell size is best for skylights?
25mm single‑cell or cell‑in‑cell.
Do large cell honeycomb blinds suit motorisation?
Yes — especially with 240V motors.
Are honeycomb blinds good for shaped windows?
Yes — triangular, raked, gable, arch and skylight systems are all supported.