Looking for a compact, decorative honeycomb fabric option? Our 16mm woven honeycomb blind fabric is available in single cell and pleated structures, using a tightly woven polyester construction rather than spunlace non-woven fibers. The smaller 16mm cell gives a slim retracted stack, making it a common choice for small to mid-size windows, French doors, and cabinet-style installations where a compact profile matters. Below you'll find full specifications, structure comparison, application guidance, and answers to the questions buyers ask most.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Woven polyester fabric (not non-woven) |
| Cell Size | 16mm (also available in 25mm, 38mm, 45mm on request) |
| Structure Types | Single Cell, Pleated (Accordion) |
| Light Control | Semi-blackout / Light-filtering sheer (blackout available with backing option) |
| Width Range | Custom cut, up to 2400mm (site-dependent) |
| Height Range | Custom cut, up to 2400mm (site-dependent) |
| Fire Rating | Available to EN 13501-1 / ASTM E 648 / GB 8624 |
| Colorfastness | Grade 4+ under international standard (ISO 105 / AATCC 16 / GB/T 8427) |
| Environmental Compliance | OEKO-TEX 100 / CPSIA / GB 31701 available |
| Operation Systems | Cordless, top-down bottom-up, day & night dual fabric, motorized |
Woven honeycomb fabric is made by weaving polyester yarn into a defined pattern, giving it a more textured, fabric-like appearance compared to spunlace non-woven material. This makes it a common pick where appearance and texture matter as much as function.
Fabric texture and appearance: The visible weave pattern gives a more premium, textile-like look than the flatter surface of non-woven fabric, often preferred for decorative or higher-end interiors.
Compact stack at 16mm: The small cell size keeps the retracted stack height low, suiting smaller windows, French doors, and installations with limited headrail space.
Light control & privacy: Semi-blackout and light-filtering options soften incoming light while maintaining privacy; blackout performance can be added with a backing layer if full light-block is required.
Noise reduction: The hollow honeycomb cells still absorb sound, though the smaller 16mm size provides somewhat less noise dampening than larger cell sizes.
Crease memory: Heat-setting during manufacturing locks the woven fabric's folds in place, keeping pleats sharp and even through repeated raise-lower cycles.
At 16mm, we offer two structure options, each suited to a different balance of insulation and compactness.
| Structure | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Single Cell | One row of hexagonal cells; retains a hollow air pocket for insulation | Small to mid-size windows needing both compact size and some insulation |
| Pleated | Accordion fold without a hollow cell; flattest, most compact stack | Cabinet doors, small French doors, and installations with very limited headrail depth |
Not sure which structure suits your installation? Send us your window dimensions and target light control level, and we'll recommend a configuration and follow up with fabric samples within 24 hours.
Woven fabric quality depends on different factors than non-woven material. Four areas separate premium woven fabric from fabric that loosens, frays, or fades quickly:
Weave density and uniformity: Premium fabric has a tight, even weave with no visible gaps or thin spots when held up to light. Loosely woven fabric stretches out of shape over time.
Crease consistency: Precise heat-setting keeps folds sharp and evenly spaced through tens of thousands of raise-lower cycles. Lower-grade fabric loses its crease and the pleats go uneven.
Yarn dye consistency: Evenly dyed yarn avoids visible streaking or color variation across the panel width, especially noticeable in wider windows.
Edge finishing: Cut edges should be sealed cleanly with no fraying or loose threads, which is a more common failure point on woven fabric than on non-woven material.
We test and certify woven honeycomb fabric against the major international benchmarks so buyers can match documentation to their target market's regulatory requirements.
| Test Type | EU Standard | US Standard | China Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | ISO 13934 | ASTM D5034 | GB/T 3923 |
| Colorfastness | ISO 105 | AATCC 16 | GB/T 8427 |
| Flame Retardancy | EN 13501-1 | ASTM E 648 | GB 8624 |
| Environmental / Chemical Safety | OEKO-TEX 100 | CPSIA | GB 31701 |
Small to mid-size residential windows: Single cell 16mm fabric provides light insulation and privacy without adding bulk to the window frame.
French doors and cabinet-style glazing: Pleated 16mm structure's very low stack height fits shallow headrail spaces common in doors and cabinet fronts.
Decorative interiors: The visible woven texture suits interiors where the shade fabric itself is part of the design, not just a functional cover.
Offices and light-filtering needs: Semi-blackout woven fabric softens glare while keeping the space bright, a common fit for meeting rooms and workstations near windows.
Budget-conscious multi-unit projects: The compact single cell and pleated options offer a lower-cost alternative to larger cell sizes for developers fitting many units.
Need fabric samples for a specific project? Tell us your target market, structure preference, and whether you need semi-blackout or light-filtering fabric, and we'll send technical datasheets and physical swatches within 24 hours.
The width of each hexagonal cell (or fold depth for pleated) when fully closed — our most compact size, with the lowest stack height when raised.
Woven fabric has a visible textile-like weave pattern; non-woven has a flatter surface and is more commonly used for foil-backed blackout.
Standard fabric is semi-blackout or light-filtering. Full blackout is possible with an added backing layer — let us know if you need it.
Single cell keeps a hollow air pocket for some insulation; pleated stacks flatter. Choose pleated when headrail depth is very limited.
Have a specific project spec in mind? Message us your structure preference and target fire/environmental standard, and we'll follow up with a quote and sample fabric within 24 hours.
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