Material Innovation
With the progress and development of the times, in terms of the latest development trends of folding doors, innovation in materials is generally the starting point. Now, there are new aluminum alloy materials emerging. In addition to traditional aluminum alloy materials, new aluminum alloy materials are constantly emerging, with higher strength, better corrosion resistance and lighter weight. For example, some high-strength aluminum alloy folding doors can make the opening and closing of the door more smooth and easy while ensuring structural stability, and the appearance is more delicate. There are also environmentally friendly composite materials that can be used. To meet environmental protection needs, some new environmentally friendly composite materials are applied to the production of folding doors. These materials not only have good performance, such as high strength, waterproof, and moisture-proof, but also can be recycled to reduce the impact on the environment. Composite materials are originally a secondary utilization of various different materials, greatly enhancing the utilization of various different materials and being very environmentally friendly. There is also a new composite material formed by the combination of wood and metal. The design that combines wood elements with metal frames is becoming more and more popular. The wooden part can add a warm texture and natural atmosphere to the door, and the metal frame ensures the stability and durability of the door. This combination of materials not only meets people’s pursuit of beauty but also takes into account practicality.
Intelligent Design
Now technology is developing better and better. Folding doors themselves have an automatic opening and closing function. With the development of smart home technology, folding doors with automatic opening and closing functions have become a trend. The door can be controlled to open and close through sensors, remote controls or mobile phone apps, which is convenient for people to use. It is very practical especially for people who are holding items or have limited mobility. Folding doors also have intelligent security systems. Some folding doors are equipped with intelligent security systems such as fingerprint recognition, password locks, and cameras, which improve the security of the door. When a stranger approaches or attempts to enter illegally, the door will automatically send out an alarm and send the information to the owner’s mobile phone so that the owner can take measures in time. This kind of folding door can intelligently identify strangers and provide information for the homeowner. The homeowner can also monitor the situation at home well when on a business trip. For homes, intelligent dimming glass can also be installed. The application of intelligent dimming glass in folding doors is also gradually increasing. This kind of glass can change its transparency through changes in current or temperature. It can not only ensure privacy but also provide good lighting when needed, increasing the functionality and aesthetics of folding doors. Now that the Internet of Things technology is becoming more and more developed, intelligent design will become an inevitable trend for folding doors in the future. One of the functions of folding doors is anti-theft. Therefore, the anti-theft function of intelligent folding doors has become stronger, making people feel more secure at home.
Personalized Customization
Customers generally carry out personalized size customization. Because the needs of different customers are different, some are installed in garden villas, high-end villas, and large shopping malls. And the customized styles of these different places are different. Therefore, manufacturers need to produce different personalized door and window products according to different customers. Consumers’ requirements for the size of folding doors are becoming more and more diverse, and they are no longer satisfied with doors of standard sizes. Therefore, customized sizes have become a trend. Appropriate folding door sizes can be customized according to different space sizes and usage needs to better meet individual needs. According to customers’ aesthetic needs, doors and windows of different colors and styles are customized. In terms of color and pattern customization, in addition to common basic colors such as white, black, and gray, various personalized color customization services are also becoming more and more popular, such as customizing special colors that match the interior decoration style. At the same time, printing various personalized elements such as patterns, textures or artistic characters on the door makes the folding door become a part of interior decoration and shows the unique taste of the owner. The extremely narrow frame design. Folding doors with extremely narrow frames are one of the current popular trends. The extremely narrow frame can make the glass area larger, increase lighting and field of vision, and make the entire space look more transparent, spacious and bright. At the same time, the design of extremely narrow frames is also more concise and fashionable, in line with the aesthetic needs of modern minimalist style.
Multifunctional Integration
Folding doors can not only be used as doors but also be combined with partitions to achieve multiple functions. For example, installing a folding door with both partition and door functions between the living room and the dining room can flexibly divide the space as needed and increase the layering and flexibility of the space. For example, if your living room is very large, then you can install a folding door to form a division of two spaces and make full use of different spaces to meet the needs of different people for space. Folding doors also have good storage functions. Integrating storage functions into folding doors is also an innovative design trend. For example, designing some storage grids or hooks on the inside or outside of the door is convenient for people to store items and improve the utilization rate of space. There can also be some adhesive hooks pasted on folding doors, which are convenient for people to use when hanging things daily. Now people’s concepts are becoming more and more progressive. For items, people purchase goods around the concept of environmental protection. Then folding doors also need environmentally friendly and sustainable development materials to manufacture, so they will win more consumers. In the design and production process, more and more attention is paid to the sustainable development of folding doors. This includes adopting environmentally friendly materials and production processes to reduce energy consumption and waste generation; at the same time, improving the service life of folding doors, reducing the replacement frequency and reducing the waste of resources.
