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	Clear Monofilament Thread Rowley Co. Clear monofilament thread now is available from Rowley Co., Gastonia, NC. This thread is available in three sizes, is sunlight resistant and works well in most sewing machines. The monofilament thread is sold in spools containing approximately 1 1/2 pounds of thread.
	Sample Decks American Hardwood Co. American Hardwood Co. (AHC), Gardena, CA, will imprint a fabricator's name and logo on beautifully engraved sample decks. Header slats are elegantly designed and hot stamped in dramatic and brilliant colors. The decks are available for a limited time with a rebate with a minimum order of 100 decks. There are two sample collections available: the premium line of basswood and poplar wood blind components, American Classics[TM], and for the budget-minded, The Sundance Collection.
How to Use Decorative Trimmings in Home Decorating, Vol. II from Conso Products Co., Union, SC, shows the versatility of decorative trimmings and accessories and includes both creative and traditional applications. This book illustrates a variety of decorative trimmings and top home furnishing fabrics with instructions provided on how trimmings are applied to fabrics. Empire Window Fashions, Chatsworth, CA, offers the latest in Hunter Douglas Vignette® window shadings. Satin Stripe, shown in the three-inch fold size, is a striking fabric with contrasting bands of texture alternating between a satin sheen and a flat emboss. Coordinating fabric by the yard, shown on dining room chairs, finishes off this classic room. Anderson Fabrics, Inc., Blackduck, MN, now fabricates roller blinds using a process that does not involve adhesives or sewing and always produces a clean and professional finish to the blind. The end sets have truly universal mounting brackets. They can be top, face or side fixed and can be used for blinds with right- or left-hand controls. The ease of instantly switching end sets from one end of the roller to the other is an added benefit for overcoming problem installations. Vista SpectraSelect[TM], a high performance spectrally selective solar control film from Vista® Window Film, Martinsville, VA, provides the right balance between light transmission, heat rejection and fade control. SpectraSelect allows 58 percent of light to pass through glass while rejecting 99 percent of the fade-causing ultraviolet rays and reducing heat by more than half. The nearly invisible, virtually colorless film will not change the appearance of the glass. Create an elegant look in the dining room, living room or master bedroom with Satin Gallery III by Parkview Designs from Brewster Wallcovering Co., Randolph, MA. This collection of traditional silk and satin in-register sidewalls, borders and fabrics captures a formal ambiance in combination with color and design. Flora patterns include jacobeans, royal chintz, floral lattice and cabbage roses. Simply Soft from Lafayette Venetian Blind Inc., West Lafayette, IN, is a compact, one-stop shopping program that allows you to select from 100 of the most popular fabrics, plus 50 new fabrics. Most preferred styles keep measuring and ordering simple, and most styles include hardware. Options are available to create a professional finish and personal touch. Tassels and tiebacks featuring burnished molded beads are among the most popular accessory pieces from D'Kei Inc., Lisle, IL. Matching colorways are available in up to 47 different styles. Hollingsworth & Vose Co., Charlotte, NC, offers Hovotex® non-woven buckram, which keeps drapery pleats looking new longer without sagging or drooping. The washable and dry cleanable buckram is shipped from stock and slit to any width. It is offered in heat tackable versions for faster sewing. A swatch book and sample rolls are available at no charge. Rainbow Industrial, Anaheim, CA, presents CW-04, a new innovation of the Perfect-safe[TM] child safety cord weights for verticals, roller shades and any other chain or shade cord style of blinds. It combines the sash cord and chain in the same shell and replaces the traditional blind cord with one that is held safely tight on drywall or window frame. All patents pending. Kids Kolors from Window Concepts Inc., Wilson, NC, feature a wand control headrail for safety with no cords or chains. The reversible headrail stacks to the left or right and the easy-to-clean Geon® vinyl vanes contain no lead additives. Textol Systems, Inc., Carlstadt, NJ, has been an authorized distributor of Velcro® products for more than 15 years. It is equipped to cut, die cut and fabricate all Velcro products. Orders from stock usually are shipped the same day they are received. The new Velcro catalog incorporates the complete line of products available. Also available is a new, enlarged drapery workroom catalog. The full range of workroom products available from H.T. Barnes Co., Foley, AL, includes piping cord, thread, hardware, shirring tapes and many other products. Videotapes and how-to brochures also are available to aid in workroom projects. Anderson Fabrics, Inc., Blackduck, MN, is a full-line Graber® fabricator that includes the exclusive double-cell fabrics in the CrystalPleat® line with its soft fabric feel and strong, yet lightweight color coordinating fabric selections. A price list and unbeatable discount schedule are available upon request. Silverado Service Co., Calistoga, CA, offers a host of decorative accessories. Wood tassels, cord locks and pulleys are featured. The KS System from Forest Group USA, Inc., Acworth, GA, is a slimline aluminum powder-coated track system applicable for commercial and residential use. Easy to bend for wall and ceiling mounting, the track offers a complete, versatile system suitable for almost all existing pleat systems. Grand Blinds Inc., City of Industry, CA, presents the GRANDSizer manual cutting machine. The GRANDSizer cuts both one-inch aluminum blinds and one-inch PVC Plus blinds, headrail, slats and bottomrail all in one operation. It measures 8 1Ú4 inches wide by 18 inches long by 12 inches high and weighs 45 pounds. Delivery can be made in three to four weeks and lease programs are available. 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. CACO, Inc., Johnson City, TN, presents Delta Woods two-inch blinds constructed from kiln-dried American hardwoods and offering the best features and option choices available including a new routless feature. One- and two-inch slats and unique valance options are offered. The Faux Wood, manufactured of space-age PVC foam, creates a blemish-free wood-looking product. The Arch Wood arch solution is constructed of wood and PVC foam. 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. 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. Texas Kit Co., Dallas, TX, introduces the most efficient way to manufacture wood blinds. Its two-inch wood slats and headrail systems are available in all of the most popular colors in hand-selected grade-A, kiln-dried hardwoods. No inventory costs. No scrap rates. Next day shipments also available. Beards-Cosden Co., Mount Vernon, NY, has been in existence since 1923. It manufactures spring roller, bead chain operated and motorized window shades. Additionally, it distributes window shade paraphernalia and provides quality products at competitive prices. But more importantly, it furnishes personalized service. Chelsea Textiles, Mountainside, NJ, offers the Chelsea Collection and the Mayflower Collection of decorative drapery hardware along with designer fabrics. All items produced are handcrafted. In-stock items are delivered in 14 to 21 days. Royal Capital Stamping & Tooling Ltd., Etobicoke, Ontario, 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. Satellite Metal, Inc., Sainte-Laurent, Quebec, Canada, presents its newest parts catalog, which details its entire line of hardware and components including VaneSaver[TM], VaneSaver Plus[TM], cord weights, brackets and hangers. 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.