WHAT EXACTLY IS SLEEPY SUNDAYS INSTANT BLACKOUT BLIND?
Designed and manufactured in Germany to European standards, this award-winning, and patented product can turn any room into the perfect sleep sanctuary by temporarily blackening out windows in seconds.
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Cut to size for smaller windows, or overlap to ensure all window spaces are covered.
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Using only static, this patented material needs no glue, no suction caps or sticky tape. Just gently tear off a sheet and it attaches directly to the window. No mess, no fuss.
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Sleepy Sundays Instant Blackout is packaged on a roll with its own travel bag perfect for life on the move. Each roll contains 25 sheets (600mm x 800m) of statically charged polypropylene blackout material. Usually enough to cover 12 standard double sized windows.
- Non-toxic material, certified eco-friendly to global CE standards, produced using less water than paper and is 100% recyclable.
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM SLEEPY SUNDAYS INSTANT BLACKOUT?
Anyone looking for more rest! In particular new babies and mum’s establishing sleep routines. Babies and toddlers who love to wake up as early as possible, or the little sleep rejecters who refuse to nap in the day or go to sleep in the evening due to too much sunlight.
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Perfect for travelers who want to play up late and sleep in later! Renters, sailors, caravaners and even photographers and movie watchers who want to create the perfect darkroom.
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Cameramen and film producers either on location or in the studio. No gaffer tape required, using only static on windows, walls, and ceilings. Quick and simple for blocking out all light or darkening rooms on set.
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Shift workers, uni-students, nurses, taxi drivers and non-9-5’s who need to catch up on zzz’s.
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The global charity, One Tree Planted, who receive a monthly donation via the 'Impact Tree Planting Program' to support reforestation across the globe.
CAN SLEEPY SUNDAYS INSTANT BLACKOUT BE APPLIED TO ANY TYPE OF WINDOW?
Designed as a temporary blackout solution, Sleepy Sundays' Instant Blackout should not be applied to the windows permanently.
It can be applied to any flat, standard, clear (non-frosted), single glazed windows. Installed when needed, and removed again once nap time is over. Each sheet can be stored on a hard, flat surface until needed again. This will help keep the static in the blackout sheets.
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For safety, the material should cover the entire window surface. This ensures the temperature of the window remains stable across the surface. It’s a very low risk, however, we need to flag it to prevent any windows from cracking.
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Sleepy Sundays Instant Blackout should not be used on tinted, laminated, patterned, wired, double or triple glazed, opaque or velux glass surfaces. Feel free to email us at hello@sleepysundays.co for more information if necessary prior to purchase.
- SAFETY INFORMATION: Sleepy Sundays has been designed as temporary blackout solution. Please don't not leave on permanently or in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time. Before application, please ensure your windows are undamaged (no chips, cracks, weak or damaged edges), this is super important as in our warm climate using on these windows may cause thermal damage to the glass.
- The reason we advise that the material is taken off after each nap is to allow the glass to flex and adapt to any temperature changes that may occur. When windows are in direct sunlight, the glass panels will expand, and then as they cool, the windows contract. If there’s a cover over the top of the glass then sometimes this can prevent the window from being able to expand and contract as it usually would causing thermal stress.
- Please ensure the entire surface is covered leaving no gaps (not some on, some off). This ensures the temperate remains stable across the entire window surface.
- DISCLAIMER: We're always happy to answer any questions you may have, so please read above notes for glass compatibility, or reach out if you're not sure. Please note, that Sleepy Sundays Pty Ltd will not be held liable for any damage caused to glass from our blackout film film being used incorrectly.
HOW DO I INSTALL THEM?
Sleepy Sundays Instant Blackout Blinds are super easy to install and create a complete blackout.
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Store your Sleepy Sundays Instant Blackout Blinds in a cool, dry place until needed. Each roll contains 25 sheets of 600mm x 800mm instant blackout material.
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Ensure your window is clean and free from dust and sticky fingerprints.
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Gently tear or cut along the perforation line, cut to size for smaller windows, or overlap on larger window surfaces to create complete darkness in seconds. Ensure the entire window is completely covered leaving no gaps.
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Once no longer required, simply remove from the window, save for later, or recycle. The material is 100% recyclable.
**Please note: when cleaning windows please don't use any product that is designed to leave a film on the glass (eg Windex) as this may impact the static charge and prevent the sheets from clinging well.
HOW LONG WILL THEY LAST?
When installed correctly onto clean, dry windows the static can hold for months – even in hot and humid conditions. Sleepy Sundays Instant Blackout material is designed for temporary use, however, and should not be left on windows permanently or in prolonged direct sunlight. It’s quick and easy to install and remove, so can be taken down in the mornings and put back up when it’s snooze time.
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The static can be re-charged by rubbing over it with a micro-fiber or nylon cloth allowing each sheet to be reused if necessary. If using again the same day, store flat on a wall or door when not in use, or if needed at a later date, roll up and put back in the travel bag until needed.
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The sheets will crease over time with exposure to the sun and depending on how much care is taken, each sheet should be able to be re-used and re-charged at least 3 times.
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Once finished with each sheet, discard in your recycle bin as the material is 100% recyclable.
WILL IT MARK OR DAMAGE MY WINDOWS?
Sleepy Sundays are made from a statically charged polypropylene material. It will stick to any smooth, flat glass surface without the need of an adhesive. No glue, no suction caps, no water or tape, just static.
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The blackout material won’t leave any residue on your windows, however, we do state that for safety, the material should cover the entire window surface and not be in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time. This ensures on those extra hot (or freezing cold!) days the temperature of the window remains stable across the surface. It’s a very low risk, however, we need to flag it to prevent any windows from cracking.
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Designed as a temporary blackout solution, sheets can be installed and removed in seconds. Overlap for bigger windows and cut to size for smaller window spaces.
TELL ME MORE ABOUT HOW YOU SUPPORT YOUR CHARITY PARTNERS?
In 2024, we are super excited to be partnering with the wonderful social enterprise i=change who provide a platform that enables businesses, big and small to give back with every sale.
We've been looking for a way to do this for a long time, which can be challenging for small business, but i=change has simplified the process making it easier to implement and track our impact along the way. https://iequalchange.com/
The best bit about i=change is that with one click of a button, our customers can now choose which one of our three chosen charities most resonates with them. We're in the process of getting our systems ready to enable this wonderful partnership and expect have everything launched by the end of August 2024.
Our chosen partners:
Improving Mental Health: Beyond Blue
Reforestation of our Beautiful Nation: Greening Australia
Saving Mother's Lives: Mae Tao Clinic
Why has Sleepy Sundays selected these three partners?
Mental Health:
Self Care & Sleep go hand in hand. Sleep is such an important part of our lives, with sleep deprivation impacting both the physical and mental health of so many in our society.
With a personal connection to mental health, and witnessing the impact poor mental health can have not only on the individual, but on their loved ones too, this is a cause that certainly means a lot to us here at Sleepy Sundays.
Sleepy Sundays was born out of the desire to help all new mums & their little ones get some much needed rest, with improved sleep, being shown to decrease the risk of post-partum depression and improve quality indicators for family health.
With mental health in decline across the globe, funding for more research, and improved early intervention and support programs is imperative. Every little helps. xx
Environment:
With a responsibly to tread gently on this earth we all share, supporting ocean, land and reforestation projects is another way we can impact the lives of our children, and our children's children too.
Mother Nature gives us so much, and yet we all continue to take from the finite resources she provides. More than just planting trees, Greening Australia, our chosen environmental charity partner, rebuilds ecosystems. Their programs focus on restoring Australia’s diverse landscapes, and protecting biodiversity in ways that benefit communities, economies, and nature.
In business, even in tiny businesses like ours, we have a responsibly to make environmentally sound choices. For Sleepy Sundays, we demonstrate this through the ethical sourcing of our products, ensuring eco-friendly production processes are implemented and adhered to, and working with small providers and producers to support local industries here in Australia and overseas.
All of our products are carefully selected with purpose. Produced using sustainable, ethical practices that are kind to you and kind to the environment.
With i=change we can take this one step further and actively champion our mission for change. This land is precious, and it's time for us all to give back where we can. xx
Saving Mother's Lives
How blessed we are here in Australia, and in other western nations, to have access to healthcare, education and safe birthing practices.
Every mother across the globe has the same dream - to birth their baby safely, and to keep themselves and their little ones happy and healthy as they develop. Some mothers don't get to live their dream.
In Eastern Burma, and some parts of Laos and Thailand, 1 in 12 women are at risk of dying during pregnancy or when giving birth. 1 in 5 children will also die before the age of five. These are some of the highest rates in the world.
A charity called the Mae Tao Clinic offers comprehensive care for pregnant women and babies through antenatal care check-ups, delivery with a trained midwife and treatment in case of emergencies. Their goal is to prevent maternal and infant mortality by providing proper pre and post natal care. Saving the lives of mothers and their babies.
From one mother to another, supporting grass roots charities like these ensures help gets to where it's needed most, and even the smallest of donations can help to positively impact maternal outcomes. xx