Blinds & Shutters - Issue 4/2022
On every home owner and businesses mind over the last few months has been the inevitable rise in energy prices. In an energy hungry manufacturing industry such as the blinds industry, this is felt even more keenly and it will be interesting to see how the industry reacts to our new PM’s proposals. I imagine that the next year will be an incredibly hard year for the blinds industry, with energy price rises plus inflation making operations more and more difficult. I am sure the industry will adapt and find ways of staying in business but I know it will be very difficult. Good luck in the coming years and lets hope there is some good news in the coming month. Industry most definitely needs it.
On every home owner and businesses mind over the last few months has been the inevitable rise in energy prices. In an energy hungry manufacturing industry such as the blinds industry, this is felt even more keenly and it will be interesting to see how the industry reacts to our new PM’s proposals.
I imagine that the next year will be an incredibly hard year for the blinds industry, with energy price rises plus inflation making operations more and more difficult.
I am sure the industry will adapt and find ways of staying in business but I know it will be very difficult. Good luck in the coming years and lets hope there is some good news in the coming month. Industry most definitely needs it.
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FABRIC<br />
Corduroy – ‘the hipster’<br />
You’re cool, and you know it. You listened<br />
to that popular artist before they were<br />
famous, and most of your clothes have had<br />
more than one previous owner. We get it.<br />
We bet you’ve got some corduroy in your<br />
wardrobe, but did you know you can<br />
incorporate it into your abode, too? With its<br />
distinctive cord pattern, this fabric stands<br />
out, but not in an obvious way – just like<br />
you.<br />
So, what better way to integrate<br />
corduroy into your interior than with an<br />
individual mis-matched chair, such as a<br />
loveseat? Choose a tone or shape that<br />
opposes your current sofa, to create a chic<br />
dichotomy in your lounge space that reflects<br />
your individual personality. Be the black<br />
sheep.<br />
Boucle – ‘the trendsetter’<br />
You’re all about trends and staying on top<br />
of them – from styles straight off the<br />
runway to chic vintage pieces from eras<br />
long gone. Since you’re always on it with the<br />
nation’s current obsessions, we can only<br />
guess you have this fashionable fabric in<br />
your abode already. Yes, we’re talking about<br />
boucle. This organic looped fibre fabric is all<br />
of the rage at the moment, oozing modern<br />
cosy vibes into any space.<br />
To absorb this trending textile into your<br />
abode (if you haven’t already), we<br />
recommend going minimal and thinking<br />
small – remember, less is more. The finishing<br />
touches are the cherry on top when it<br />
comes to interiors, so why not add a<br />
sophisticated ottoman footstool<br />
embellished with the fabric? Whether you<br />
use it as an unorthodox side table, or a<br />
place to rest your feet after an evening in<br />
those uncomfortable but oh-so-chic<br />
designer shoes, a footstool is the ultimate<br />
subtle addition to your space to integrate<br />
boucle into your interior.<br />
Yarn – ‘the homebody’<br />
You’re probably reading this from the<br />
comfort of your living room. Candles are lit,<br />
Netflix is on, a freshly prepared dish is<br />
bubbling along in the oven – you’re a<br />
homebody. You enjoy nothing more than an<br />
evening in, playing board games with your<br />
loved ones, enjoying each other’s company<br />
from the comfort of your own home. With<br />
this in mind, the fabric most suited to your<br />
personality, unsurprisingly, is the humble and<br />
homely yarn.<br />
This spun thread is long lasting, and has an<br />
organic aesthetic that would fit perfectly into<br />
your unpretentious and intimate abode. To<br />
combine it into any space effortlessly, a yarn<br />
based woven rug is the ultimate accessory to<br />
create a welcoming and warm atmosphere,<br />
instantly. Stick with a neutral colour palette of<br />
beiges and earthy tones, and place the rug<br />
one third underneath your sofa for an<br />
effortless display of cosiness. Perfection.<br />
So, which one of these fabulous fabrics do<br />
you gravitate towards based on your<br />
personality traits? Whether you are a linen<br />
lover, or a boucle aficionado – incorporating<br />
different textures and textiles into your<br />
home will naturally enhance your interior<br />
style without spending a fortune. All that’s left<br />
to do now is to get shopping!<br />
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- Automatically cuts on four sides<br />
- Fast and Accurate<br />
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- Utilises part rolls or pieces<br />
- Automatic Nesting<br />
- Minimal Waste<br />
- Users report over 25%<br />
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production<br />
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Matic Welders<br />
- Automatic fold and weld<br />
- Perfect for vertical blinds<br />
- 3 - 8m welding widths<br />
- Weld Zips, Pockets, Splines<br />
and much more<br />
- Seamless welding, no shine<br />
- Weld fabrics with welding<br />
tape<br />
- Semi or Fully Automated<br />
- Simple to use
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