Fashionable, Light-blocking Blinds
Lightlines[TM] aluminum blinds from Hunter Douglas Window Fashions are available from Classico Window Covering Corp., Fairfield, NJ. Available in 1/2- and one-inch sizes, Lightlines blinds feature a softly curved headrail that integrates valance and slats to create an all-in-one finished look without light gaps or visible mounting brackets. The blinds also include bounce-back aluminum slats, a clutch tilter that ensures smooth trouble-free operation and a double-seam sealed bottomrail to prevent slats from bowing and dust from collecting.
Custom Hardwood Shutters, Arches
Rushman's Magnolia® Shutters, Dallas, TX, offers a full line of custom hardwood shutters and arches featuring no visable tilt rods or divider rails. Known for its advanced technology and industry firsts, Magnolia introduces a fingertip control arch. The adjustment of any louver automatically adjusts all of the louvers.
Sun Control Window Treatments
Window Modes, Ltd., New York, NY, has combined the finest European solar screen technology with the most innovative variety of shading systems to create Solar Scrim, a unique window treatment for sun control. Solar Scrim significantly reduces radiant heat, ultraviolet rays and glare while allowing a clear, subdued view to the outside. These treatments are durable, fade resistant, fire resistant, dimensionaly stable and, due to an anti-static treatment, virtually maintenance free.
French Trimming Available in U.S.
Van Lathem, Inc., Salisbury, NC, announces the LOdyssee Collection. This group of French decorative trimmings includes 12 trim styles in a full range of 26 colors. Tassels and tiebacks like those shown also are part of this special grouping. Stock is maintained in the United States for quick delivery.
Fast Shipping for Full Line
Window Fashions Inc., Cheswick, PA, offers Graber® window covering products. As a fabricator and distributor, its full line includes horizontal, vertical and Woodlines® blinds, CrystalPleat®, EvenPleat® and Cascade® shades. Also offered is 24-hour express and 48-hour quick shipping programs.
New Novelty Sheers Presented
Decrotex, Inc., Richmond Hill, NY, has added a new collection of 118-inch imported novelty sheers. Imagine (book number 1996) is now available for distribution. All designs in this exciting presentation will be sold at one low price per yard. All merchandise is imported by Decrotex and is shipped within two to three business days from its well-stocked warehouse.
Organize Cord-hung Sample Books
BOOKHANGER[TM] hardware from Emerling & Co./CALHOOK[TM], Sunnyvale, CA, fits any hang rod or fixture up to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. The hardware is made in two styles: one is an open-hook, removable style; the other is a closed hook captive style. Both easily keep cord-hung sample books orderly. A catalog of fixtures, hangers and clips designed specifically for fabric sample management is available free.
Non-woven Drapery Buckram
Hollingsworth & Vose Co., Charlotte, NC, presents Hovotex® non-woven washable and dry cleanable buckram to keep drapery pleats looking new longer without sagging or drooping. Heat tackable versions are offered for faster sewing. The buckram is shipped from stock and slit to any width. A swatch book and sample rolls are available at no charge.
Coordinated French Collection
The French Companion collection from Stout Brothers Co., Inc., Colmar, PA, is a special collection of fabrics, wall coverings and borders that feature Roc-lon® linings for better drapeability, energy efficiency and sun protection. A refundable sample book and book plan are available.
Custom Sizes, Infinite Colors
Chromagraphic Processing Co., Williamsport, PA, uses technologically advanced equipment to supply its clients with custom sizes and colors. INTERMIX, a computerized coloring system, assists in matching or creating infinite colors and stores custom color formulas for future use. A full line of mini-, micro- and vertical slat material also is stocked in standard colors.
All-inclusive Sales Package
The Lightlines[TM] merchandising package available from Gulf Coast Window Covering, Houston, TX, is an introductory package that contains everything needed to focus customer attention on this new product: consumer brochures, counter card, slat pack decal, radio scripts and newspaper advertisement slick. A sample blind with handle, lighted merchandiser and a television commercial designed for dealer use also are available.
Traversing Wood Rods Offered
P.J. Hamilton Co., South Orleans, MA, offers wood traverse rods. Four-, six- and eight-foot sections are available, which can be spliced up to 24 feet. Hard, clear wood pulley or baton drawn options are available. Finials, brackets and track come all assembled for 1 3/8- or two-inch rods.
Custom Crafted Blinds, Shutters
State-of-the-art Nanik wood blinds and shutters available from Tentina Window Fashions, Lindenhurst, NY, feature custom craftsmanship and are created from the finest hand-selected basswood. Each slat is custom sealed and presented with world-class service.
Coordinated Pleated Shades
The Nordic Light pleated shade program from Turnils USA, Duluth, GA, is offered in 56 colors in six patterns. Color-coordinated rails and components also are available along with honeycomb single-cellular product in 21 colors.
Stylish Light Control Blinds
Where light control and privacy are paramount, the new Lightlines[TM] mini-blinds from Hunter Douglas, Upper Saddle River, NJ, with the de-light feature provide optimal results with no visible rout holes and a clean, stylish look. In addtion to blocking out 99 percent of unwanted light, the new Lightlines mini-blinds enhance the decor of a room with an unobtrusive,
all-in-one valance.
Pleated Shade Sample Book Offer
Thinking about a supplier change? Essex Shade/Window Accents, Hillside, NJ, presents Graber®'s New CrystalPleat® sample book. A free CrystalPleat book is offered to new customers.
Safe, Durable Shutters
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.
Cords for Any Window Covering
Artcraft Braid, Providence, RI, offers an extensive line of cotton and nylon cords for traverse rods, two-inch horizontal and vertical blinds. Also available is a complete line of polyester cords for pleated shades, micro- and mini-blinds, Duette® and balloon shades. A wide variety of colors are available with attractive minimums.
Warp-proof Wood-like Blinds
Skandia Industries, Tallahassee, FL, offers Graber® WoodPerfect blinds, which resemble the look of wood at a cost 30 percent below tradtional wood blinds. These warp-proof blinds feature exclusive slat curvature to improve their light-blocking capability and blind closure.
Marketing, Training Support Group
Windows 1 enables small retailers to enjoy national quality advertising and marketing support and increased buying power through an exclusive members-only organization. Windows 1 is a marketing and merchandising group comprised of manufacturers and retailers. A complete buying, advertising and training support program is offered.
At-a-glance Storage Systems
Rolykit® storage systems from Unique Specialty Fasteners, Fullerton, CA, allow the user to see everything at a glance. Rolykit's patented interlocking design keeps everything perfectly organized and is made of high impact polystyrene so its is strong and lightweight.
Screen Out Sunlight, Insects
Pleasently light instead of too bright. Hella solar screens from VIMCO, Richmond, VA, control up to 80 percent of incoming heat, glare and ultraviolet degradation providing a better, more comfortable interior environment for any building or home. An insect screen model also is available, which provides solar and insect protection.
Easy-to-apply Vane Edging
Trim Design, Brooklyn, NY, presents trimming for vertical blinds. This self-edging bonding material is not an insert, but provides a different look to vertical and mini-blinds, louvers and PVC vanes. The resilient material is easy to apply in straight lines and is available in 10 designer colors to meet almost every color-matching need. The trimming is deal for "signature work" in contract and consumer markets.
Factory-direct Wood Blinds
Custom wood blinds from Blind Busters Inc., Dallas, TX, are available in eight popular decorator colors and combine brand quality with unbeatable prices. Factory-direct source for top quality generic hard window coverings including wood and aluminum blinds, plus honeycomb cellular shades.
Showroom Display Racks
Display racks from Cary Welding & Fabrication, Sanford, NC, offer a quick and convenient means of establishing a showroom for contactors, jobbers and retailers of drapery and upholstery fabrics. Several models of displays are available in three versatile standard
colors.
Colorful Custom Wood Blinds
Delta wood blinds from CACO, Inc., Johnson City, TN, are manufactured of American hardwoods and available through a custom program. Choose from an array of colors and both standard and sandblasted finishes.
Customized Geometric Sewing
Camatron Sewing Machine, Inc., New York, NY, has customized the popular CAM-driven, programmable machine. Now, any geometric shape can be sewn for pinch pleats, vertical blinds and pillows. Special clamps and gauges help position materials. Two machines can even be arranged to tack two patterns simultaneously. Also featuring a specially designed retractable needle bar to facilitate difficult jobs.
Wood Shades Galore
Silverado Services Co., Calistoga, CA, offers a wide array of wood-style shades. Choose from woven wood and bamboo matchstick styles in many colors to complement
any decor.
Seasonal Sample Books
S & S Fabrics, Miami, FL, presents 12 print books this season featuring jacquard prints as well as traditional and contemporary sateen prints. Jacquard cotton solids also will be featured. Sample books are available.
Component Brochure Available
Les Outillages 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.
Bead Chains for Windows
Bead Chain Mfg. Co., Bridgeport, CT, presents its Decrobead[TM] window coverings. Three finishes of polished aluminum are offered. Decrobeads soften the impact of light, noise and drafts and are suitable for glass exteriors and contemporary interiors.
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