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World of Home Fashion Show Product Preview

Interior fashion products, accessories and services from around the globe gather in Indianapolis, IN.

 

1 - Seabrook Wallcoverings, Memphis, TN, Happy Art collection
*whimsical collection featuring bright colors, happy animals and inspirational quotes *original sidewall and border patterns offered *ideal for children's and adults' rooms

2 - Springs Window Fashions Division, Middleton, WI, Graber® CrystalPleat® sample book
*features 140 SKUs displayed on newly designed removable two-way decks *provides close examination of samples alongside fabrics and paint chips *easy-to-read icon coding helps communicate major product features *includes four-color photography picturing shade's unique construction

3 - Kirsch, Sturgis, MI, Design Trends collection
*hand finished line of mix-and-match poles and finials in wrought iron look *five finial syles and several finishes *poles are welded steel *finials are cast metal *ideal for today's swags, tab-top and spaghetti string fashions

4 - Levolor Home Fashions, High Point, NC, Levolor® Riviera® blinds
*re-colored line adds 110 new tints and shades including soft whites and nature-driven mid-tones *provides new, more comfortable look

5 - Arquati Inc., Dallas, TX, Seclusions cellular shades
*newest line of shades in top-selling designer colors *made with 100 percent polyester yarn with white spun bond backing *featured on a durable and versatile sample card *competitive pricing, minimal investment and maximum flexibility make program ideal for independent fabricators

6 - Brewster Wallcovering Co., Randolph, MA, Kitchen & Bath Focus Vol. III
*collection of outstanding designs in an array of colors from Parkview Designs *wall coverings, borders and fabrics featured *new line of coordinating accessories include oven mitts, pot holders, napkins, shower curtains and valances

7 - Somfy Systems, Inc., Cranbury, NJ, V26 mini-blinds motor
*square-shaped DC motor enables roll-up and lift/tilt functions *works with Somfy's patented cord take up system *five position control switches for convenient and smooth operation

8 - Genes Industries, Inc., Anaheim, CA, GS-02 motorized track
*features Reliable II carriers made of high quality, self-lubricating acetal plastic *easy-to-install 12-volt transformer plugs into wall socket *choice of remote control units -- one wireless, one wall unit

9 - Superior Shades, Pompano Beach, FL, Designers Edge vertical blinds
*unique and distinctive scalloped edges are embossed with a variety of patterns *available in four patterns and 16 colors *makes wide range of design possibilities available

10 - Premiere Wood Blind Mfg., Inc., Tucker, GA, Premiere two-inch wood blinds
*economically priced *loaded with features including crash-proof cord locks for safety and magnetic valance *returns attached with Jet-Weld adhesive for permanent and tight fit *features combined with high quality standards and a wide variety of colors

11 - Elero USA, Inc., Dallas, TX, JA06d motor
*designed for use in window treatments such as horizontal blinds, pleated and cellular shades *compact, fits into a 55mm by 53mm headrail *internal limit switches provide automatic shut-off in raised and lowered positions MechoShade Systems, Long Island City, NY, solar protective window shading systems *manual and motorized options offered *ThermoVeil[TM] shadecloth and commercial-tested hardware ensure high quality *solar shading and blackout solutions with a 10-year warranty

12 - Prym-Dritz, Spartanburg, SC, Expressions Satin Glass Finials
*new generation of finials reflects the bright and natural colors in decorating *traditional and contemporary shapes fit any decor *creates exciting window accents *translucent quality lets light shine through

13 - BTX Window Automation, Inc., Dallas, TX, Drapery System 5060
*offers high-tech motorized drapery track convenience *compact motors ensure quiet operation and reliability *models and versions available for drawing lengths up to 480 inches *can be curved in single, multiple and reverse curves and joined together *can interface with most common control systems

14 - JFE Distributors, Bohemia, NY, The Beautiful Beginnings Collection
*available in lightweight portfolio consisting of 45 styles and 400 SKUs on convenient lift-out decks *PVC collection has more than 100 SKUs in 20 styles from basic to embossed patterns

15 - Artmark Fabrics Co., Inc., Frazer, PA, Touch 'n See sampler program
*new for 1996 *continuing book program with easy fingertip convenience for time saving fabric selection *program includes 10 different books sent each year

16 - Steptoe and Wife, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Curtains Up[TM] encore
*wrought iron designs that make up the Curtains Up range *new six-page color brochure pictures large spiral, two new bishop's crooks and small forged basket in a variety of finishes *11 new tiebacks complement the original range of finials

17 - San Benito Shutter Co., Inc., Hollister, CA, custom hardwood shutters
*widest variety of frames and hardware options to choose from *extensive custom color matching *specialty shapes *fabric frames *pre-framed shutters are easy to install

18 - Soft-tex Mfg. Co., Cohoes, NY, pillow forms
*introducing Popinjay's top quality down and feather pillow forms *also Soft-tex Mfg.'s new Stuffy pillow form *Popinjay standard polyester fill pillow forms also available *pillow inserts, bed pillows, down comforters, bulk fibers

19 - Decorative Window Accessories, a div. of The Gilded Goose, Wey-mouth, MA, decorative drapery hardware
*selection increased by 30 percent in past year *mediums include die-cast metals, forged metals, pottery, wood, acrylic resins and lead crystal glass *wide variety of styles and configurations to fit nearly any decor or application *all packaged and SKU'd for retail sales *all designs in stock

20 - Conso Products, Union, SC, The Tudor Range
*trimmings and five accessories styles *European line manufactured in the United Kingdom *rich viscose rayon in 22 colorways *transform any room with the special touch of Old World elegance

21 - Gammill Quilting Machine, West Plains, MO, custom quilting machines
*electronic two-station needle positioner *style M double capacity bobbin *built-on automatic bobbin winder *new Cam-Guide makes perfectly straight diagonal seams

22 - Creative Designs International, Riverside, CA, new line of decorative accessories
*decorative wood and resin products *custom fabricating services offered *new lines being introduced

23 - Bay-Master/PR Designs, Tollhouse, CA, BAY MASTER and BAY-MASTER II
*fast, easy and accurate *ideal tools to lay out bay, corner and flat window treatments in minutes *preprinted worksheets included to record and maintain measurements and information *each gives face, returns, overlaps and clearances in one step *provides exact angles for boards and hardware

24 - Vertiscapes[TM] by Palm Beacher, West Palm Beach, FL, Multi-Edge Groover[TM]
*creates window treatments for homes and offices by allowing a combination of up to four fabrics or materials of varying thicknesses or styles *Photoscapes uses stock or customer-supplied photographs for a truly individual look.

25 - Faber Industries, Ltd., Fredericksburg, VA, shade table
*ideal for squaring, cutting and mounting fabrics on rollers *efficiently produces quality window shades or awnings *chain and spring roller shade hardware available

26 - Eli Custom Window Treatment, Long Island City, NY, custom-made window shades
*distributed nationwide *custom-made roller and Roman shades and solar vertical blinds *full selection of sun controlling and decorative fabrics including Phifer SheerWeave®, translights, blackouts and mylar * videotapes, sample books and displays

27 - Decotex 2000, Cohoes, NY, Luminel Cornices[TM]
*sculptured cornice uses C.O.M. and molds it into several shapes over a roll formed metal backer *cornices integrate with modern fluorescent lighting and remote controlled dimmable electronic ballasts *power can be tapped from lighting circuit for motorized window treatment

28 - Solar-Screen Corp., Corona, NY, shade materials
*transparent shades feature optical clarity, durability and easy maintenance and operation *12-volt motors *specialty hardware *SheerWeave® woven shade materials, stoplight shades *roller systems

29 - Emex International, Laguna Niguel, CA, Apollo string set
*provides an unconventional approach to window fashion *available in satin silver, black and brass *all hardware is in stock for immediate delivery

30 - Scientific Plastics, Miami Lakes, FL, Window Showplace sample book
*compact and lightweight *contains more than 150 SKUs of fabrics including prints, pearlized, jacquards, 100 percent fiberglass and silk goods *more than 150 SKUs of designer PVCs also available *book features waterfall deck

31 - On-Site Drapery Cleaning, Hayden Lake, ID, Ultimate PB III
*portable dry cleaning machine *dry cleans all configurations of draperies on the rod without removing them from window *guaranteed no damage or shrinkage

32 - American Hardwood Co., Gardena, CA, wood blind and shutter components
*choose 12 finishes for next-day shipment of two-inch finished blind components *one-, two- and three-inch components available unfinished or custom finished *cut-to-length shutter components including contoured louvers, stiles and rails for next-day shipment

33 - Draperies, Etc., Birmingham, AL, Resource Book #5
*step-by-step instructions from measuring to installing *detailed illustrations *time-saving techniques

34 - LogoDrape/Laurel Mfg. Co., Inc., Maspeth, NY, embossed verticals
*PVC coated fabric for verticals used as a sunscreen or embossed with a client's logo *flame retardent, fade resistant fabric is perforated and washable *available in white, light gray and beige *complete with track or vanes only

35 - Metro Mills Inc., Paterson, NJ, Claesson decorative hardware
*thousands of combinations *includes finials, swag holders, tiebacks, rods and rings

36 - B & D Precision Tools, Inc., Hialeah, FL, vertical blind components
*components and machinery for two-inch wood and vinyl blinds

37 - Richview Window Coverings, City of Industry, CA, EZ Decorator Curtain Rod System
*expandable rods adjust from 28 to a maximum of 120 inches *designer cast iron finish in today's hottest styles *available with holdback arms and two-inch rings with snaps for instant designer look with any fabric

38 - R.H. Rowley Co., Gastonia, NC, PVC pipe
*components for mounting standard two- and three-inch PVC pipe *available are elbows, splices, brackets and center supports *free catalog on workroom and installation products available

39 - Quality Sample Corp., Miami, FL, sample books
*sample books, color cards and merchandising and sales aids available *new and innovative ideas *shop-at-home or in-store models *specializing in custom designed sample programs for the window coverings industry

40 - Comfortex Corp., Watervliet, NY, Perfect Pitch[TM] Prints
*wide pleat look with cellular performance *white lining "nests" each pleat in place *crisp, straight, perfectly spaced pleats *new elegant translucent bottomrail *two prints offered with a 30-inch pattern repeat

41 - Skotz Mfg., Inc., Cherry Hill, NJ, Magne Rod[TM] and Magne Hook[TM]
*Magne Rod now available in white and ivory colors *adjusts to fit all steel doors *ideal for holding hand towel on appliances *Magne Hook double holds decorations, towels and fabric to glass *Magne Hook single holds to steel doors

42 - A. Svensson, Eden Prairie, MN, Viking Collection
*newest wood pole series *combines tasteful styling with latest colors *six colors available in ochra-yellow, terra cotta red, rustic blue and fir green, all in unvarnished finishes *mahogany and natural wood have varnished finishes *available in 54-, 62-, 70-, 78- and 86-inch lengths

43 - Forest Group USA, Inc., Acworth, GA, KS System
*slimline aluminum powder-coated track system for commercial and residential use *easy to bend for wall and ceiling mounting *suitable for most pleat systems

44 - Kwik-affix Products, Jacksonville, FL, Little Pollyanna steam iron
*high temperature dry steam system for faster ironing without spitting *protective lid cover *use in workroom or at installation site *stainless steel boiler for use with tap water *non-corrosive housing

45 - Eastern Metal Supply, Inc., Charlotte, NC, blind tracks and tilt rods
*offered in bulk packages with a stock length program available for fabricators *items are packaged for convenient delivery from ware-houses in North Carolina, Florida and Texas

46 - Aztec System Technologies, North York, Ontario, Canada, Designer's ProQuote[TM]
*software for interior decorating professionals specializing in window and bed coverings *creates instant quotes for any image in The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions III and more *prints purchase orders, work orders, invoices, job costs, financial reports and more *pre-loaded price lists

47 - 3W Quilting & Laminating Co., Roswell, GA, custom bedspread and coverlets
*C.O.M. as well as stock bedspread program available *all items feature custom quality at stock prices

48 - Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA), Lake Forest, IL, industry association for retailers
*exclusive member savings and free subscriptions *low cost business services *customer recognition and industry networking opportunities *voice for independent dealers, decorators and designers

49 - MASTERVISIONS for Windows[TM] by Visionary Concepts Inc., Branford, CT, window treatment overlays
*204 detailed illustrations offer limitless design combinations *many designs emphasize creative uses of trim and decorative hardware *helps clients visualize *eliminates sketching *new supplement offers 43 additional designs

50 - Scroll Fabrics, Inc., Smyrna, GA, bedrooom ensemble
*comforter quilted in tubes pattern and finished with a tailored dust ruffle *unquilted flap shams and knife-edge toss pillows

51 - Creative Engineering & Mfg. Corp., Crestwood, KY, Junior Inspection/Measuring and Cutting Machine
*60- and 72-inch wide machines *green, black, blue and beige coloration *front bar stacker *measures and rewinds automatically at the flip of a switch *cuts square on the thread or pattern

52 - Samson, Ronkonkoma, NY, Masters vertical fabric collection
*features 14 styles from value stitchbonds to elegant designer jacquards *more than 102 colors and styles in a wide array of free-hanging, groover insertable, room darkening, insulated and easy cleaning styles *fully rebatable sample book available

53 - Quadra Plast Inc., Sainte Therese, Quebec, Canada, PVC louvers
*quality conventional-style louvers offered in high-end designs *new colors include shades of blue, hunter green and bronze *offered throughout North America

54 - A Better Blind Inc., Miami, FL, custom window treatments
*vertical and horizontal blinds in wide range of contemporary colors and finishes *fabric and PVC verticals *one-inch mini-blinds *one- and two-inch wood blinds *two-inch vinyl blinds *track available by the inch

55 - Lotus & Windoware, Inc., City of Industry, CA, VINYL-PLUS room-darkening blinds
*feature premium warp- and fade-resistant PVC slats *designed for either ready-made and made-to-measure applications *available equipped with new safety tassels *60 sizes for a custom-fit at economical price

56 - Nolting Mfg., Inc., Stover, MO, Statler Stitch
*computerized long-arm quilting machine that can convert to hand-guided mode *always sews the perfect stitch *exceptional ease of operation

57 - General Clutch Corp., Stanford, CT, RollEase® product line
*System III is newest soft shade lift system *systems for roller, soft and cellular shades, mini- and two-inch blinds *all continuous cord loop systems eliminate piles of cord on floor and replace tilt wand in horizontal blinds

58 - Woodfold-Marco Mfg., Inc., Forest Grove, OR, shutters
*solid alder hardwood shutters provide lasting beauty, durablity and style *environmentally safe finish available in standard or custom match paint or stain *custom manufactured to size *on-time delivery

59 - döfix No*Sew USA, Sanford, MI, D90 commercial boiler steam iron
*high quality workroom steam iron that produces an extraordinary amount of steam *extra large boiler means the iron can be used six to eight hours before refilling *options are available to attach two hand irons to be used at the same time *iron allows up to 16 1Ú4-feet of steam hose to be used without spitting *stainless steel components

60 - Midwest Marketing, East Peoria, IL, Madico window film and mylar shades
*reduces unwanted summer heat gain by up to 80 percent *eliminates costly ultraviolet fading of interiors *greatly reduces glare *adds safety and security from broken glass *free training *excellent add-on products

61 - Satellite Metal, Inc., Sainte-Laurent, Quebec, Canada, parts catalog
*details entire line of hardware and components *includes VaneSaver[TM], VaneSaver Plus[TM], cord weights, brackets and hangers Mel Metals, Inc., Cleveland, OH, bottomrail weights *ideal for pleated and cellular shades *available in stock or custom *cost-effective zinc-plated steel *perfect fit for any bottomrail *available with double-sided tape

62 - Elite Industries, Concord, Ontario, Canada, exclusive collections
*vertical and horizontal blinds *dozens of spectacular colors and designs are available, featured is Bouquet

63 - Benthin Systems, Sewickley, PA, new roller shades
*maximum light control *innovative design makes many different controls and options possible *choose from spring roller with window brake, chain operation or motorized with wall switch or infrared remote control *track available in white and ivory and shade material available in a variety of styles and colors


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