by Brianna Crandall — February 16, 2015—Due to the cellular construction, honeycomb shades are known as an energy-efficient window covering. The stylish QMotion Honeycomb Shade Collection now also offers an automation upgrade.
As QMotion explains, the insular property of honeycomb fabric is attributed to its unique cellular construction creating a barrier of chambers designed to reduce heat. Hot or cold air is trapped in the cells and gets released slowly so a cooling or heating system does not have to work hard to warm or cool the trapped air.
In addition to the energy efficiency and design qualities of the honeycombs, QMotion recently received a patent for developing a method to transform a manual honeycomb shade to a motorized one by simply sliding a motor assembly into the header of the window shade. Shades can easily be upgraded from manual to motorized by existing customers with a simple install upgrade kit.
Utilizing the technology of QMotion’s award-winning Qadvanced Roller Shades, the Honeycomb collection delivers a sophisticated automated shade that offers both ease of use and dependability. Qadvanced Honeycomb Shades are designed to provide virtually soundless operation through the use of patented, battery-operated motors that are tucked away inside the headrail.
For those infrequent times when the standard alkaline batteries need to be changed, the easily accessible headrail allows for quick battery replacement without having to remove the shade from the window frame.
In addition to reducing energy, QMotion’s Honeycomb Shades help protect against the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) sunlight. UV rays are reflected back outside to help keep carpet, furniture, wood and other furnishings from fading.
All QMotion Qadvanced Honeycomb Shades can be operated through a remote, smart phone, tablet or by hand. QMotion’s remotes offer the convenience of controlling one shade or a group of shades together. For total integration, shades may also be synced with home and office automation systems, providing convenience and flexibility.
QMotion’s Honeycomb Shades are fully cordless and are designed to be safe window-covering choices for multifamily residential buildings, hotels and other places with children and pets. All of QMotion’s motorized roller shades, honeycomb shades and motorized drapery rods are cord free, in accordance with recommendations from the Consumer Product Safety Commission for areas with young children and pets.
Qadvanced Honeycomb Shades are available in a wide range of colors and styles including headrail and bottom rail accent colors. The Honeycomb Shades are offered in single-cell and double-cell options with the choice of four fabric types: sheer, semi-sheer, semi-transparent and room-darkening.
