Shades Have a Soft Touch
Touch the softer side of the new Marquis[TM] Collection by Verosol, Pittsburgh, PA. Duchess[TM] Soft Touch double honeycomb cellular shades have a luxurious feel. The spun woven polyester material provides superior insulation as well as an elegant appearance. Duchess is available in 10 new fashionable colors and a full line of specialty shapes.
New Products in New Sample Book
Springs Window Fashions Division Inc., Middleton, WI, presents the Best Buy[TM] Express sample book by Graber®. The new and expanded sample book includes sizable selections of best-selling window treatments. New this year are two-inch wood blinds, two-inch vinyl blinds and single-cell shades. Also included are vertical blinds, aluminum mini-blinds, pleated shades and double-cell shades. Nearly 120 selections in today's most demanded colors.
Natural Woven Woods
Del Mar Woven Woods from Levolor Home Fashions, High Point, NC, draw the beauty of nature into a room with distinct, natural woven reeds and fibers. As true natural products with occasional variances in texture and color, Woven Woods will add character and charm to any room. Each Woven Wood is carefuly handcrafted with color-coordinated tassels, cords and valances. For additional privacy and light control, a white fabric liner may be added.
New Lines Offer Customer Options
Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, Broomfield, CO, has made some additions to its line of Duette® honeycomb shades: Duette LinenSoft[TM], a new soft-hand fabric with the feel of sueded linen; and Manhattan Tribeca[TM], a new line of premium Manhattan® Collection shades at a price point that makes it easier than ever for consumers to choose Manhattan. A comprehensive and easy-to-use sample book update kit supports sales of these new fabrics.
Custom-made Shade Weaves
Eli Custom Window Treatment, Ltd., Long Island City, NY, introduces 48 different weaves and fabrics for both roller and Roman types of shades. Eli custom makes all of its stock shades and C.O.M. shades in its New York factories. A display and sample program is available. A free videotape is available.
Down, Polyester Pillow Forms
Soft-Tex Mfg. Co., Cohoes, NY, presents Popinjay's top quality down and feather pillow forms, Soft-Tex Mfg.'s Stuffy pillow forms and Popinjay standard polyester fill pillow forms. Soft-creations is filled with synthetic microfibers. Pillow inserts, bed pillows, down comforters and bulk fibers are all available.
Dry Clean Treatments On-site
The Ultimate PB III from On-Site Drapery Cleaning, Hayden Lake, ID, is a portable dry cleaning machine that allows window coverings professionals to dry clean all configurations of draperies on the rod without removing them from the window. The process is guaranteed against damage or shrinkage.
Convenient Blind Cutting Tool
The Rainbow 800 Mini-Cut from Rainbow Industrial Inc., Anaheim, CA, is an innovative cutting tool for one-inch aluminum mini-blinds. It can cut each side to four inches in seconds, yet weighs only 45 pounds making it easy to install in a truck or on a work table to cut custom size blinds.
Battery-operated Remote
Classico Window Covering Corp., Fairfield, NJ, presents Duette® PowerRise[TM], a remote control system for Duette honeycomb shades that requires no cords or special wiring. Inspired by the latest technology, PowerRise is powered by standard alkaline batteries concealed inside the headrail and the remote control. Built-in safety stop mechanism stops the shade from lowering if it touches an object in its path.
Colorful Shade Programs
Turnils USA, Norcross, GA, has updated the color selections for its products. Nordic Light pleated shades now are available in 56 colors in six patterns with color-matched rails and components. Nordic Light honeycomb shades are offered in 21 colors compatible with the regular pleated shade hardware program. The one-inch blind line now is available in 114 colors.
New Spring Trims Line
Oz-Is Tekstil, Istanbul, Turkey, presents drapery and upholstery trimmings including tassel tiebacks and pull cords, key tassels, braids, rosettes, fringes, bullion fringes and more new for spring 1998. Available are medium- and high-end products in more than 700 colors. Imported fabrics, rods, rails, tracks and components also are offered.
Wood, PVC Blinds Programs
CACO, Inc., Johnson City, TN, exhibits a multitude of choices in two-inch wood and PVC foam products. Delta Woods, constructed from kiln-dried American hard woods, offer the best features and option choices available. Now offering new routless feature, one- and two-inch slats and unique valance options. Faux Wood, manufactured of space-age PVC foam creates a blemish-free wood-looking product. Rounding out CACO's program is Arch Wood, an arch solution constructed of wood and PVC foam.
Hardwood Blinds, Components
Wood blinds from Richview Window Coverings, Duluth, GA, are available in one- and two-inch sizes and 14 natural hardwood choices. Two-inch fabric color tapes and cord tilter options also available. Quick lead times and economical prices offered.
Wood Rods with Options
Wood traverse rods from Hamilton Design Inc., South Orleans, MA, are made of hard, clear wood and are offered with pulley or baton drawn options. Finials, brackets and track come all assembled for 1 3/8- or two-inch rods. Custom lengths are available and can be spliced up to 24 feet.
Drapery Linings, Bump in Stock
Rose Line Fabrics, Bridgeport, PA, offers a wide variety of drapery linings for all needs in 100 percent cotton and polyester/cotton blends. In stock linings are available for same-day shipment. Quality selections are offered at various price points in half-bolt or bolt put-ups. Cotton bump interlining also available.
Paneling for Versatile Displays
Slatwall paneling, recognized by retailers for its appearance benefits, is available from industry supplier CALHOOK[TM] TMS, Kent, WA. Slatwall is available in a variety of finishes, along with the specialized sample display fixtures used on it. Designers and decorative products retailers also will find a complete one-stop resource for bags, gift wrap and other point-of-purchase supplies. A helpful catalog including fabric sample racks, fixtures and hangers is available free.
Custom Shades Imprinted
Custom imprinted shades from Solar-Screen Co. Inc., Corona, NY, provide a customer's logo and wording imprinted on woven shade material for a low-cost, high-profile addition to commercial sales and an opportunity for creative selling. Stock designs or custom logos and wording are permanently bonded to shade. Imprints will not creep or bubble as is common with stick-on lettering. The shades are supplied ready for installation.
One Style Reduces Inventory
Royal Capital Stamping & Tooling Ltd., Ontario, Quebec, Canada, announces the Multi System. It offers the versatility of a wall or ceiling mount while reducing your inventory of brackets and snap-on clips. All you need is one bracket style and the clips that twist on. Also available as extension brackets. The solution for inventory cost reduction.
Quality Blinds at Factory Prices
Nova Blind Factory, 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.
Decorative Accessories
Silverado Service Co., Calistoga, CA, offers a host of decorative accessories. Wood tassels, cord locks and pulleys are featured.
No-sew Shade Backing
Delaware D.G. Co., Newark, DE, presents Pellon® Wonder-Shade®, a unique, no-sew premium shade-backing material that is easy to use. Available by roll or kit, it can be cut lengthwise or crosswise to make finished shades that are room-darkening. On the outside, the shades will be white, with no fabric showing through. Inside, the material maintains the decorative
fabric's true colors.
Workroom Services
Complete custom manufacturing services for most types of draperies, bedspreads, top treatments and accessories are available from Merrill Y. Landis, Ltd., Telford, PA. For unique home fashions, designs can vary from ornate to simple. Specialty shapes and sizes also are available.
Natural Texture Woven Fabrics
Capri[TM] is a collection from Meridian Home products, ITA, Inc., Baltimore, MD, made of natural texture woven fabrics that imitate the look of hand woven shades made from reeds, grasses and fibers. Capri shades gently filter light to create beautiful patterns of sunshine and shadow. Capri can be ordered as either roller or Roman-style shades in more than 30 different neutrals including both the palest whites and ivories through deeper woodtones.
Eliminate Cord Hazards
EZ Release, Inc., Sacramento, CA, eliminates the hazards of window coverings with multiple looped cords. The EZ Release is easily installed on two- to five-cord window coverings and breaks the loop that has contributed to child injuries.
Custom Supply Kits
Custom kits for installation, workroom manufacturing and fabrication are available from Unique Specialty Fasteners, Fullerton, CA. Boxes are heavy, clear poly with eight compartment configurations and filled with any fasteners, anchors and tools in the quantities you specify. The outside labels can read any way you like: company name and logo, your name, department, location, etc. The inside label has a schematic layout of the items in the box.
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