Child Safety – Sunset Blinds
At Sunset Blinds, the safety of children is at the heart of every product we design. All of our aluminium and wooden blinds are manufactured in accordance with British Safety Standard EN13120, ensuring secure and responsible use in every home.
We offer a range of operating systems—cordless, chain-operated, corded and motorised—each supplied with the appropriate safety features and mandatory components required by UK law.
Safe Operating Systems
Cordless aluminium and wooden blinds are naturally child- and pet-safe:
- No free-hanging cords, loops or chains
- No entanglement risks
- Fully compliant with EN13120 (Safe by Design)
- No additional safety devices needed
Ideal for families and pet owners looking for maximum safety and simplicity.
Our chain-operated systems include all required UK safety components:
- Continuous chain loop
- Supplied with an EN13120-compliant tensioning device
- Chain length limited according to UK safety restrictions
- Must be installed using the included chain safety clip
Once fitted correctly, this system ensures safe daily use around children and pets.
Corded blinds are supplied with built-in safety features:
- Includes cord cleats or breakaway safety connectors
- Cord length restricted in line with EN13120 requirements
- Safety devices must be installed during fitting
Every corded blind includes the required safety components and installation instructions.
Our motorised blinds provide maximum safety and convenience:
- No cords, chains or free-hanging parts
- Naturally child- and pet-safe
- Fully compliant with UK regulations
This is the safest and most modern option available.
Pet Safety - Sunset Blinds
At Sunset Blinds, the safety of pet is at the heart of every product we design. All of our aluminium and wooden blinds are manufactured in accordance with British Safety Standard EN13120, ensuring secure and responsible use in every home.
We offer a range of operating systems—cordless, chain-operated, corded and motorised—each supplied with the appropriate safety features and mandatory components required by UK law.
Pet Safety Considerations
Children are not the only ones at risk—pets can also interact with blinds:
- Cats may play with or jump at loose cords
- Dogs may pull or chew chains
- Cordless and motorised systems eliminate these risks
- Chain-operated blinds must always be installed with their tensioning devices
Choosing a cordless or motorised option provides the highest level of safety for pets.
Why Safety Matters
To keep your blinds safe within your home:
- Keep beds, cots, pet furniture and other items away from operating cords
- Always fit the supplied safety devices
- Never leave loose cords or loops within reach of children or pets
- Regularly check that tensioners and cleats remain securely fixed
All Sunset Blinds products include the correct child and pet safety parts, along with clear fitting instructions, ensuring full compliance with EN13120 and UK safety regulations.