New Finish Repels Dust
Chromagraphic Processing Co., Williamsport, PA, offers a new dust repellent finish for its coated coil stock. The component repels dust and reduces static electricity. A full line of mini-, micro- and vertical slat material also is available stocked in standard colors.
Casual Fabrics Added to Shadings
Featured in this men's bath is Vignette[TM] window shadings in striped seersucker, one of the two new casual fabrics just introduced by Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, Broomfield, CO. The gently contoured fabric folds are showcased in the three-inch fold size. The seersucker is offered in a palette of 10 colors, as is another new fabric: linen weave with a random, nubby texture. The 100 percent woven polyester fabrics were developed to hold their shape and style and to be anti-static as well as dust and stain resistant.
Decorative Trim Roller Shades
Benthin Systems, Sewickley, PA, introduces the Sunteca Roller Shade Collection. This new lightweight sample book contains a variety of shade materials including blackout, fire retardant, screen and sun film. Many of these materials also are available in matching vertical blinds. The systems offer a variety of decorative scalloped hem patterns, trims and valances. A patented clutch-driven lift mechanism, a spring roller and winding brake and motorization are the control options of the system.
Fire Retardant Lace Fabrics
The development of lace window fabrics that can be flame retardant treated to meet state and federal certification codes marks a milestone for ADO, Spartanburg, SC, in residential and commercial decorating. The richly textured and bordered 5598 fabric will retain its FR factor through 50 washings. It comes in three neutral shades and two seamless widths of 102 and 118 inches.
Bring the Coast Indoors
The Coastal Cottage collection now is available from Seabrook Wallcoverings, Memphis, TN. Watercolor artist Paul Brent takes the relaxed landscapes and wildlife scenes of the Florida coast and blends those images with a touch of contemporary expressionism. The collection includes sidewalls or borders with images of coastal cottages, butterflies, sandpipers, magnolias, dolphins and hot air balloons.
Free Offer on Wood Blinds
Timberline wood blinds from Nanik, Wausau, WI, offers dealers to invite consumers to step up to special craftmanship. Consumers can receive a free blind with orders of four or more.
World of Home Fashion
Messe Frankfurt, Inc., Atlanta, GA, presents The World of Home Fashion show featuring America's premiere window coverings markets including wall coverings, decorative accessories, fabrics and textile products. From March 20 to 22, 1997, the Orange Country Convention Center, Orlando, FL, will produce a stimulating atmosphere of varied presentations of new products, trends, design and color.
Tracks and Rods in Bulk
Blind tracks and tilt rods from Eastern Metal Supply, Inc., Charlotte, NC, are offered in bulk packages with a stock length program available for fabricators. Items are packaged for convenient delivery from warehouses in North Carolina and Florida.
Versatile, Bendable Track System
The KS System offered by Forest Group USA, Inc., Acworth, GA, is a slimline aluminum powder-coated track system for commercial and residential use. The system is easy to bend for wall and ceiling mounting making this complete, versatile system suitable for almost all existing pleat systems.
Laminated Shade Products
R.H. Rowley Co., Gastonia, NC, now sells products to help get started making laminated shades. The new liquid laminating adhesive easily spreads over the room darkening shade cloth for an excellent bond. The shade cloth is available in several lengths and widths to reduce waste. Rayon ring pulls and Higbee buttons also are available for the shades.
Cornices Light Up Room Designs
Luminel Cornices[TM] from Decotex 2000, Cohoes, NY, are sculptured cornices using C.O.M. molded into several shapes over a roll formed metal backer. These cornices integrate modern fluorescent lighting and remote controlled dimmable electronic ballasts. Power can be tapped from lighting circuit for motorized window treatment.
Quality Blinds at Factory Prices
Blind Buster Inc., Dallas, TX, manufactures name brand quality custom blinds at low factory-direct prices with fast turnaround and responsive customer service. Product information and free sample kits are available.
Vane Clips Lend Helping Hand
Vertical blinds have a helping hand with NovaClip, a multi-purpose vertical blind restraint clip from Novickas & Taylor Co., Chicago, IL. Especially useful around open windows or patio doors, the clip restrains blinds from blowing in breezes or traffic areas. It's made of sturdy Lexan® plastic.
Safe, Durable and Ecological
Polyresin3® shutters from Bombay Shutters, Inc., Winter Garden, FL, are durable and maintenance free, water proof, environmentally friendly and provide self-extinguishing fire safety characteristics. They are simple to install and are available with permanent finishes and a patented tilt bar locking mechanism.
Component Brochure Available
Les Outillage Ricci Inc., Montreal, Quebec, Canada, offers vertical blind components featured in its Vertisystem[TM] component brochure. The blind components are self-lubricating to reduce track system friction and permit uniform
ALIGNment.
Decorative Accessories
Silverado Service Co., Calistoga, CA, offers a host of decorative accessories. Wood tassels, cord locks and pulleys are featured.
Vertical Carrier Systems
Two eight-prong carrier systems, the mini (A-604) and scissors (A-804), now are in production from A.C.S. Inc., Irwindale, CA. Also available are three-prong scissors and four-prong self-ALIGNing systems and end controls.
Adjustable Vane Weights
Adjustable vane weights from Satellite Metal, Saint Laurent, Quebec, Canada, require no sewing so they are ideal for on-site installations. The adjustable weights eliminate miscalculations or building faults and can be used for ready-made and retro-fitting blinds.
New Casual Style Collection
The Pfaltzgraff Co. has joined with Eisenhart Wallcoverings, Hanover, PA, in the creation of Eisenhart's new Kitchen and Bath Collection. Pfaltzgraff, known for its casual, liveable style, has had a loyal following for several decades. It is building its customer base with Tea Rose, a popular best-seller, and Hopscotch, a new graphic style. Borders, a textured stripe and all-over patterns in each theme also are available.
Advanced Plug-in Motor Line
Now available from Somfy Systems, Cranbury, NJ, is a four-color product brochure that describes its advanced drapery motor line. Descriptions, photographs and illustrations of six simple and dependable plug-in models are featured. The compact, easy-to-install systems can be wall-mounted behind the draperies. A built-in limit switch can be added to automatically stop draperies at the fully open or closed position.
Screen Printing Adds Profits
S. Morantz Inc., Philadelphia, PA, introduces the Morantz Screen-A-Print, an all-in-one printing factory on wheels that allows you to print almost anything, anywhere. You can personalize customers' logos or pictures onto bathrobes, shower curtains, draperies, pillow shams or more. Print promotional items for your own company or for your customers such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, signs, bumper stickers, shorts and baseball caps.
Economical Cutting Machine
Morgan Mfg. & Engineering Co., Inc., Jeffersonville, IN, offers the Drapery Mate cutter, inspection and measuring machine. This economical machine can be used to inspect and reroll fabric and comes with a stacker. An optional electric shear also is available.
Arch Matches Verticals
Above All Window Fashions, Inc., Winter Haven, FL, introduces the Peacock Arch, the first arch treatment constructed entirely from PVC. This stationary arch treatment is designed to match vertical treatments whether they are made from PVC or fabric or to complement verticals by using
different colors and patterns. The arches are manufactured from the same type of vanes used to fabricate vertical treatments and can be made to customer orders and shipped two to four weeks from order date.
Battery-operated Motor Units
Miniature electro-mechanical drive units designed and manufactured by Techniku BV, The Netherlands, can be integrated into standard blind casings and replace draw strings. The battery-operated units can be installed without costly wiring and operate blinds up to 10 square meters in size. The functions of the blinds can be operated from anywhere in the room by an infrared remote control unit.
Quilter Controls Tension
The EZ-Load quilter from American Professional Quilting Systems, Des Moines, IA, allows the use of factory fabric rolls without the need to re-roll fabric onto additional rollers. Fabric tension on batting, lining and top fabric can be controlled individually with the ability to reverse feed and maintain tension on fabric. Patterns are run from the front of the quilter allowing the operator better control.
Motorize Shades or Blinds
BTX Window Automation, Inc., Dallas, TX, offers a BF/JM motorized headrail system for all major manufactured brands of pleated shades, cellular shades, mini-blinds and wood blinds. Motorization capabilities exist up to the largest sizes available from individual manufacturers. Systems can be controlled through BTX switches, remote controls, timers and home automation systems.
Custom, C.O.M. Treatments
DCM Designs, Jeffersonville, IN, offers custom made window treatments. Draperies, swags, cornices and all styles of window treatments are available including C.O.M. orders.
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