A Complete Guide to the Differences and Applications of Diamond Yarn, Venetian Blind Yarn, and Phantom Yarn: Essential Selection Guide for Wholesale Window Screens in 2025
As a window screen wholesaler, accurately grasping the differences and compatibility logic of core product categories is key to connecting the needs of home improvement companies, retailers, and end customers. In the 2025 home furnishing market, venetian blinds, venetian blinds, and phantom blinds ranked among the top three in wholesale window screen sales, each with its own distinct advantages. However, these three types differ significantly in material, function, and style, and their applicable scenarios also vary. This article, from a wholesaler’s perspective, provides an in-depth analysis of the core differences between these three types of window screens, key selection points, and scenario-based application solutions.
I. Key Differences Between the Three Types of Window Screens: Comparison of Materials, Functions, and Craftsmanship
1. Differences in materials and processes
**Diamond Yarn:** The core material is high-strength polyester or a nylon-polyester blend, with some high-end models featuring a nano-flocking coating. It employs a tight plain weave, with yarn diameters ranging from 0.15-0.2mm and approximately 280-320 warp and weft intersections per square centimeter. Its strength meets national standard GB/T 17797-2024 certification, and its tear resistance exceeds 180N. Wholesale prices range from 25-60 RMB/meter. Basic models offer excellent value, while upgraded models (antibacterial, dustproof) are slightly more expensive.
**Venetian Blinds:** Made with polyester as a base, woven using a special jacquard technique to create a vertical venetian blind pattern. Some styles incorporate a small amount of viscose to enhance drape. The slats are evenly spaced, allowing for light adjustment by changing the angle. Light transmittance exceeds 90%, with a delicate and layered weave, creating an appearance similar to a dream blind. Wholesale prices range from 30-55 RMB/meter, falling between basic diamond yarn and phantom yarn.
Phantom Yarn: Woven from high-density polyester fibers, some sections have added anti-static and UV-resistant coatings, and its weight is 20-30% higher than ordinary window screens. Its unique vertical stripe design visually elongates the space and allows for even light diffusion. It has approximately 300 warp and weft intersections per square centimeter, far exceeding the 150 intersections of ordinary white yarn. Wholesale price: 35-75 RMB/meter, a mainstream price point in the mid-to-high-end market.
2. Differences in core functions
Privacy Protection: Phantom gauze offers the best privacy, allowing light to pass through while blocking out people. During the day, only a blurry silhouette is visible from the outside, and it effectively conceals the interior even with lights on at night. Diamond gauze is next best; its dense fabric allows only shadows to be seen from the outside, providing better privacy for lower-floor residents. Venetian blinds offer moderate privacy and require an inner curtain; when used alone, they only provide a blurred outline.
Light Transmission: Venetian blinds have the highest light transmittance (90%+), providing soft, non-glaring light that allows natural light to fully fill the space. Phantom gauze has a light transmittance of approximately 80-85%, providing soft, even light and reducing glare. Diamond gauze has the lowest light transmittance (50-60%), filtering some light, which may make south-facing apartments appear darker.
Durability: Diamond yarn offers excellent abrasion and scratch resistance, protecting against pet scratches and children’s pulls, with a lifespan of 5-8 years. Phantom yarn is abrasion resistant but has moderate tear resistance; avoid contact with sharp objects, and its lifespan is 3-5 years. Venetian blinds are thinner and more easily torn, with a lifespan of 2-4 years; pet-owning households should choose carefully.
Cleaning and Maintenance: Diamond yarn is the easiest to care for; it can be lightly vacuumed or machine washed in a bag with cold water, and it doesn’t easily deform after washing. Phantom yarn is machine washable but on a gentle cycle; its anti-static properties make it less prone to attracting dust. When washing Venetian blinds, care should be taken to protect the slat texture; avoid vigorous rubbing, and it is recommended to disassemble and wash them every six months.
II. Scenario-based Application Guide: Precise Matching Based on Needs
1. Family residential scene
Living Room: Venetian blinds or sheer blinds are highly recommended. As the heart of social interaction and natural light, the living room benefits from Venetian blinds, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. Paired with sofas and plants, they create natural light and shadow. For families on lower floors or in close proximity to other buildings, sheer blinds offer a balance of privacy and style. For families with pets or children, durable sheer blinds are a practical choice, reducing the frequency of replacements.
Bedroom: Sheer blinds are the first choice, as their “light-permeable but not see-through” properties ensure privacy during sleep, while soft light won’t disturb wake-up calls. For a cozy atmosphere, a combination of Venetian blinds and blackout curtains is recommended. Use the blinds for daytime lighting and the blackout curtains for nighttime sleep. In humid southern regions, antibacterial sheer blinds are suggested, balancing breathability and durability.
Balcony/Bay Window: Sheer blinds or upgraded sheer blinds are more suitable. Balconies are exposed to the elements, and sheer blinds are sun-resistant, wind-resistant, and less prone to deformation, while also blocking some insects. For families in high-rise buildings with unobstructed views who prioritize natural light, Venetian blinds can be paired with sunshades to combat the afternoon sun. In windy coastal areas, sheer blinds are the preferred choice, offering significantly better wind resistance than the other two options. For children’s rooms: Venetian blinds are the best solution, as their scratch-resistant and wear-resistant properties suit children’s active nature. Basic styles have moderate light transmission, which will not affect children’s vision development. If you want to create a special atmosphere, you can choose light-colored Venetian blinds with inner curtains, while also ensuring the corners are protected to prevent snagging.
2 Commercial Space Scenarios
Hotels/B&Bs: Choose according to style. For upscale B&Bs, choose Phantom Gauze to enhance the space’s sophistication; for Nordic or Instagram-worthy hotels, Venetian Blinds are recommended for their light and shadow effects, enhancing photo appeal; for budget hotels, practicality is key, and basic Diamond Gauze offers good value and reduces maintenance costs.
Offices/Shops: Diamond Gauze is the primary choice. Shops experience high foot traffic, and Diamond Gauze is durable, easy to clean, and can handle frequent use; Phantom Gauze is a good option for office spaces, balancing privacy and natural light for a more comfortable work environment; Venetian Blinds are suitable for showrooms and shop windows, enhancing product display through light and shadow.
Restaurants/Cafes: Use a combination of Venetian Blinds and Phantom Gauze. Cafes emphasize atmosphere, and Venetian Blinds’ light and shadow filters attract customers for photos; high-end restaurants can choose Phantom Gauze for its understated elegance; restaurants with pet-friendly areas should use Diamond Gauze for durability.
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3. Special environmental scenarios
For humid areas (southern/coastal): Antibacterial gauze or phantom gauze are highly recommended. These fabrics, with added silver ion coating or bamboo fiber blends, inhibit mold growth and prevent mildew and discoloration in humid environments.
For areas with high temperatures and intense sunlight (western-facing rooms/southern summers): A combination of UV-protective phantom gauze or Venetian blinds and a sunshade curtain is recommended. Phantom gauze filters over 90% of UV rays, protecting furniture and decorations from fading; Venetian blinds paired with a sunshade curtain allow light to pass through while blocking heat.
For lower floors/closed building spacing: Phantom gauze is the first choice for privacy protection, eliminating the need for additional curtains to prevent outside views; gacha-resistant gauze is the second best option, with its dense fabric suitable for residents with high privacy requirements.
III. Wholesaler Product Selection and Promotion Strategies
1. Product mix inventory recommendations
Lead-generation products: Basic PVC gauze (25-35 RMB/meter), regular venetian blind gauze (30-40 RMB/meter), with mixed orders starting from 50 meters, attracting small retailers and individual renovation customers.
Profitable products: UV-protective phantom gauze, antibacterial PVC gauze (45-75 RMB/meter), emphasizing upgraded functionality, targeting interior design companies and mid-to-high-end residential projects, with gross profit margins reaching 35-50%.
Hot-selling products: 320CM widened PVC gauze, vertical striped phantom gauze, suitable for floor-to-ceiling windows, large balconies, and other mainstream apartment layouts, with rapidly growing demand, allowing for early production capacity locking in.
2. Customer communication skills
For retailers: We provide clear category comparison tables, highlighting the selling points and suitable scenarios for each type of sheer curtain, helping them quickly connect with end-user needs; we support small-batch mixed orders, providing color cards and samples to reduce their inventory risks.
For interior design companies/designers: We emphasize product craftsmanship details, such as the subtle weave density of phantom sheer curtains and the tear resistance of diamond yarn, providing design matching solutions and supporting personalized color customization and small-batch sampling.
For project clients: We highlight product certifications (such as environmental protection and strength test reports) and bulk supply capabilities, offering exclusive packages for residential and hotel projects to ensure supply cycles and quality stability.
