Blinds & Shutters - issue 1/2023

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CONTENTS 

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NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

Caribbean looks ahead to what might happen in 2023 

NEW PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-74 

Eco-friendly products will be a trend for 2023 

Features and articles 

PROFILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26 

Companies are investing to ensure future success 

FABRIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-32 

New ranges of fabrics have been launched from a number of 

companies 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY . . . . . . . . . . . 38 

Tensarc says sail blinds are an energy efficient choice 

ROLLER BLINDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 

PT Blinds has a launched a new collection 

SHUTTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 

Consumers are buying more shutters than ever before 

MARKETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-54 

A look at the interior design trends for 2023 

AWNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-63 

Choosing the right fabric for your awning is a major decision 

From the editor 

Issue ONE 2023 

2023 has got off to a good 

start because as of today we 

haven’t got a new Prime 

Minister. 

It would be great to have 

some stability, and the word is 

that the price of energy may 

not hit the heights that many 

analysts have predicted. This is 

great for manufacturers in the 

UK, but it is still a tough market 

out there and inflation is still 

high enough to be of concern. 

It is also vital that interest rates 

do not run out of control as 

this will affect consumer 

spending, as more than 1.8 

million fixed rate deals are 

coming to an end this year. 

However, as this issue shows 

there are lots of companies still 

investing in the blinds and 

shutters market, so here’s to a 

successful 2023! 

John Hatcher 

editor 


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NEWS NEWSDESK: mail: j.hatcher@turretgroup.com 

What does 2023 have in store for 

our sector? 

There is a lot going on in the world that is bringing the 

economy down and we are certainly experiencing 

challenging times, including the recession and cost of living 

crisis. However, the home improvement sector is ripe for 

continued growth during 2023 and promises to be an 

exciting year according to Caribbean Blinds. 

For consumers, while they continue to cut 

back on meals out and holidays abroad, the 

growing interest in home improvement over 

the last two years, and the enquiries we are 

receiving shows that they will continue to 

spend and invest on their homes. Spending 

more time at home than before the 

pandemic and the home representing the 

biggest ROI, the ‘holiday at home culture 

looks set to continue to flourish. 

Companies with a quality offering who 

can offer a one stop shop i.e. complimentary 

products, will see strong growth. Naturally, 

customers looking to shade their windows 

with interior systems may also be looking for 

shading for their outdoor spaces, particularly 

if they have just had new sliding / folding 

doors installed. Alternatively, they may not be 

aware of external shading, and this 

represents a great opportunity for upselling 

with the added advantage of a higher order 

value and therefore, profits. 

Additionally, due to the introduction of Part 

0 of the building regulations for new builds in 

June 2022, external blinds will need to be 

installed and this represents a fantastic 

opportunity to sell interior blinds for other 

windows in the property. 

Lead times will be key, as consumers 

revert back to a longer purchasing decision. 

They want to pay for products and solutions 

that will function as they desire and stand 

the test of time as these products offer the 

best value for money. However, when they 

are ready to proceed, they don’t want to 

wait! Our industry-beating 2-week 

manufacture lead time for all our external 

shading systems will help our dealers win 

more sales while our ‘Made in Britain’ stamp 

is always a winner. 

The commercial sector continues to aim to 

utilise every inch of available outdoor space, 

in particular with year-round flexible solutions. 

These include our Outdoor Living Pods with 

opening and closing roofs, coupled with sliding 

glass walls offered by the glazing sector – 

products that go hand in hand. Expect 

increased demand for these high value 

installations enabling hospitality establishments 

to profit from their available outdoor space 

365 days a year. 

Marketing also remains key and certainly 

shouldn’t be overlooked or ‘cropped’. 

Companies with strong brand identities that 

commit to and be consistent with their 

marketing will see the greatest number of 

leads and subsequently sales. 

All in all, an exciting year ahead for forward 

thinking, innovative and driven companies in 

the home improvement sector, especially 

those who add ‘Caribbean Blinds’ external 

shading systems to their product portfolio. 

NEWS IN BRIEF 

Ultrafabrics,has announced its 

collaboration with colour expert 

PANTONE to inspire the use of the 

new Pantone Color of the Year 2023, 

PANTONE 18-750 Viva Magenta. 

“This year’s PANTONE Color of the 

Year is powerful and empowering,” says 

Laurie Pressman Vice-President of the 

Pantone Color Institute. “It is an 

animated crimson red that revels in pure 

joy, encouraging experimentation and 

self-expression without restraint, an 

electrifying, and boundless shade that is a 

stand-out statement. PANTONE 18- 

1750 Viva Magenta welcomes anyone 

and everyone with the same verve for 

life and rebellious spirit. It is a color that 

is audacious, full of wit and inclusive of 

all.” 

These two global authorities on 

colour have joined forces to showcase 

how Viva Magenta can be activated to 

create transformative spaces. 

“The Pantone Color of the Year is a 

critical driver of design. Together with 

Pantone, we’re looking forward to 

helping designers bring cultural 

timeliness to timeless design,” says Barry 

Silverman, Vice President of Marketing 

and Branding at Ultrafabrics. “The 

collaboration will help the design 

industry connect to the color zeitgeist in 

a sustainable and enduring way.” 

The first initiative will see Ultrafabrics 

Color of the Year Palette featured in 

Pantone Connect with a selection of 

complementary Ultrafabrics color 

swatches sitting seamlessly with Viva 

Magenta, serving as a flourish of 

inspiration for any interior designer or 

specifier. 

Throughout 2023 Ultrafabrics will 

deepen their collaboration with Pantone 

through a series of co-branded global, 

interactive events, sharing their expertise 

on how color can be implemented in 

almost any type of space and into Viva 

Magenta’s application possibilities across 

the world of interiors 

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ORDER 

NOW

NEWS 

NEWSDESK: mail: j.hatcher@turretgroup.com 

Markilux has moved into a larger 

showroom in London 

Following a refurbishment, markilux reopened its new 

London showroom at the end of October. The 

presentation and training venue is showing a diverse range 

of products on almost twice the space. Also on display – 

awning systems designed to shade large areas. The 

company wants to further strengthen its brand presence in 

the south of England with this unique display. 

markilux has been exhibiting its awning systems in the Business Design Centre in Islington, 

London, for seven years now. Last year, the opportunity arose to expand the size of the 

showroom. The renovation was completed at the end of October. The company can now 

show considerably more products on an area of around 140 square metres. And the 

showroom also offers more space for the company’s markilux Academy specialist dealer 

training sessions to be conducted. 

The London showroom includes seven folding-arm awning models, including all designer 

awnings of the MX series. Vertical roller blinds and side screens as well as the fabric collection 

are also on display. Due to the fact that the showroom has almost twice the amount of space, 

planners, architects, end consumers and specialist dealers can now also take a closer look at 

sun and wet weather protection systems for particularly large areas. “We have the ‘markilux 

markant’ roof awning on display for example and the ‘pergola stretch’. And we also have two 

additional models from our pergola family on show,” says Peer Cornelßen, Head of 

International Sales. He is hopeful that this diversity will attract even more customers. 

Nigel Shaw, managing director of markilux UK, is confident that the new showroom is also 

ideal for both product and technical training sessions. However, the high-quality range serves 

above all to further penetrate the market in the more affluent south of England, particularly 

with the range of products that are ideal for shading large areas. The location in London’s 

Business Design Centre is also perfect for extending the company's brand presence because 

it is a popular conference and exhibition venue steeped in history, which has attracted many 

visitors in recent years – something from which markilux has also been able to draw benefit. 

The company is now eager to see how visitor numbers develop in the new London 

showroom. 

NEWS IN BRIEF 

Luxury textiles brand Chase Erwin is 

launching two new and exclusive 

collections, Solstice and Aurora. These 

stunning new fabric launches draw 

inspiration from nature, reflecting the 

changing of the seasons and the chasing 

of the Aurora Borealis lights. The highly 

anticipated collections feature an elegant 

palette of subtle colours with 

sophisticated appeal. Textured linens, 

tactile silks and lush velvets flow 

seamlessly together in a celebration of 

texture, colour and pattern. 

Founded in 1987 with a rich Icelandic 

heritage and a scandi sensitivity to 

colour and texture, Chase Erwin is 

renowned for their luxurious textile 

collections that can be used individually 

or layered with ease, showcasing a 

variety of superior-quality options. These 

two new and expertly curated 

collections reflect the versatility of the 

Chase Erwin range, offering a wide range 

of weights, weaves and textures for 

choice, comfort and contemporary 

appeal. 

Chase Erwin CEO Lauren Stonnell 

commented: “We are delighted to be 

introducing Solstice and Aurora to our 

customers. We’ve curated these 

beautifully crafted collections to offer a 

truly luxurious aesthetic with timeless 

appeal, offering beautiful quality textiles 

that are suitable for a wide range of 

interior projects. These inspiring new 

collections mark a pivotal moment in 

Chase Erwin’s evolution and celebrate 

new beginnings. “ 


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PROFILE 

Taking the lead 

Waverley invests to 

lead the market for 

shading, screening 

and acoustic 

solutions 

Waverley is investing over £700,000 this 

year to enhance the shading, 

screening and acoustics solutions 

provided to architects, specifiers and contractors 

in the South East and for major projects across 

the UK. 

Its latest move sees a doubling of production 

capacity for commercial blinds and curtain tracks as 

it moves to a larger site on the Bilton Way 

industrial estate in Luton. 

The investments include: 

• Expansion of its UK production capacity for 

blinds and curtains to mitigate the impact of Brexit 

and shorten lead times 

• Integration of technological advances to help 

architects design buildings which boost productivity 

and tackle the impact of climate change 

• Enhancement of its product offering via its 

new Exteriors division and the addition of a new 

glazed partitioning range 

Daniel James, managing director of Waverley, 

says: “Waverley is confident about investing for 

growth as demand for our core expertise in blinds, 

curtains and decorative screens will only increase. 

Protecting users from heat, glare and noise is vital if 

buildings are to mitigate against the effects of 

climate change and enhance occupant productivity 

and wellbeing.” 

In 2022, the company has: 

• Semi-automated production to triple capacity 

at its curtain workroom facility 

• Acquired SioSystems, a specialist company 

which designs, manufactures, and installs high-end 

acoustic glazed partitioning to create acoustically 

enhanced working environments 

• Launched Waverley Exteriors and expanded 

its range to reflect an increased emphasis on 

outdoor living and the climate emergency 

• Recruited six marketing, sales and customer 

service professionals for its head office operation 

in Farnham, Surrey 

The new 14,400 sq ft manufacturing facility in 

Luton opened in October 2022. It enables 

Waverley to double production capacity and 

respond to increasing demand for high volume 

production of blinds and curtain tracks as the 

company wins more major projects. 

For more information on Waverley’s shading, 

screening and acoustic solutions, visit 

waverley.co.uk or contact hello@waverley.co.uk 

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PROFILE 

A whole new world 

Martin Cairns, MD 

Blindtex, says the 

company has a 

new world of 

endless possibilities 

Blindtex are on a never-ending quest to break 

the mold, and to stand out from a crowded 

market. We know that to grab your 

attention, and for you to place our books in front 

of your customer, we have to offer something 

different, something very special indeed. We know 

as a retailer you don’t want to offer the same 

books as everybody else and that you also want 

your shop offering to differentiate from the rest. 

A New Age of Exploration 

Our new Signature VRP collection does just 

that….. not only does it have 242 firm favourites; 

plains, jacquards and sheers, the book contains a 

multitude of colour combinations from our new 

and improved Anycolour range, making what we 

consider to be our greatest combination of fabrics 

ever to go into one book! 

Premium Quality Fabrics 

We have also developed a range of luxurious 

laminated blackout fabrics, derived from our bestselling 

curtain collection. This places the book in a 

class of its own, as customer feedback demands 

better quality fabrics that feel great to the touch. 

Over 95% of the fabrics are 2.8 metres wide. So 

gone are the days of asking our customers to rechoose 

as the one they prefer could not be made. 

Expanded Anycolour Range 

We are very fortunate to have our in-house 

artist hand-paint some great designs. Whilst our 

team has gathered some fantastic designs from 

around the world, we still know that Plains sells 

very well. That’s why we’ve extended our 

Anycolour pallet, now offering even more shades 

of colour (245 to be exact) that can be applied to 

four types of fabric. Imagine being able to offer 245 

colours on a screen, translucent, or blackout fabric. 

If that does not satisfy your customer's needs, then 

simply send us the RAL or Pantone colour that 

they require. 

Customise Anything 

There is also a section showing our custom print 

option, which has been very successful, especially in 

commercial applications where adding a logo to a 

blind has helped to secure many office or retail 

contracts. Our online software will even help you 

customise the image by letting you enter your 

measurements, giving you a landscape or portrait 

canvas to import your customers' logos, etc, and 

position it to get the perspective your customer 

requires. 

Improving Margins 

As always, to improve margin, we all need to 

upsell, which can be easily accommodated by 

adding our in-house designed cassettes. Available in 

3 sizes that offer both back and front roll 

capabilities. Moreover, all our cassettes can be 

covered in the fabric of your choice. Our motors 

are expansive in having both wired and battery 

options, combining the latest technology and 

connectivity to home hubs such as Alexa. 

Retailer Protection 

We at Blindtex know full well what a retailer has 

to cope with in today's market, and we want to 

protect you. Therefore, we will not permit sales 

online to undermine your retail price. This allows 

you to offer a best-price guarantee with peace of 

mind. 

Also, to protect you, we will not sell to any 

competitor within a reasonable distance of your 

store or operation. We are committed to the 

retailer- as we know, loyalty can go a long way in 

our industry. 


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PROFILE 

30 years in business 

Coulisse celebrates 

30 years in the 

business with 

global success, 

growth and 

innovation 

To celebrate 30 years of innovation and 

growth, proud family-run business Coulisse, 

has revealed its future vision to build a 

brand-new Coulisse Campus in the Netherlands. A 

hub for inspiration, pioneering, collaborating and 

staying ahead of the game for employees and 

partners alike. Where creative minds, smart 

technology, digitization and robotics will 

interconnect seamlessly to deliver the most 

forward-thinking solutions for the window covering 

industry worldwide. 

Plans for Coulisse Campus 

unveiled 

The dream of a new Coulisse Campus of 70,000 

square meters was unveiled at the new location, 

the Elsmoat business park in Enter, at the official 

press event on October 27. The new billboard, 

revealed by founders Christiaan and Maurice 

Roetgering, showed an artist impression of the 

new complex. Phase one will be the construction 

of the first building - a 15,000 square meter 

warehouse 13 meters high of which 2,000 square 

meters will be automated – which is planned for 

completion in 2023. Phase two will be to build a 

fully automated highbay warehouse of 7,000 

square meters, where RFID (radio frequency 

identification) will be in use. Plans are also in place 

to produce hydrogen with solar energy at this new 

location to reduce the company's ecological 

footprint. 

Worldwide expansion: 

Coulisse is celebrating success across the world. 

Earlier this year, the company proudly celebrated 

the opening of its new 50,000 square foot office, 

showroom and warehouse in Miami after 10 years 

of growing success on American soil. Followed by 

the opening of its brand-new Sydney office and 

showroom a few months later. Now Coulisse 

services all corners of the world to ensure that 

customers get exactly what they need with local 

presence. 

After successful launches this year at global tech 

events CES in Las Vegas and IFA Berlin, the new 

smart technology concept Eve MotionBlinds, 

developed by Coulisse in collaboration with smart 

home specialist Eve Systems, has been transforming 

the smart home window covering world. Already 

working with Apple Home thanks to Thread, it is 

now ready to work with Google Home, Amazon 

Alexa and Samsung SmartThings and other smart 

devices with the new phenomenon Matter. This 

universal smart home connectivity standard, being 

developed by the world’s leading tech companies, 

has been recently released. Enabling any homeowner 

to easily set up and control a smart home with all 

devices being able to communicate together. 


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New Live Pricing Feature 

Our latest website 

update was done with 

you in mind, adding in 

our new live pricing 

feature onto the members 

page, so that you can 

see live pricing as you 

build your order in 

the basket! 

This feature also allows you to see 

the individual price for all blinds in 

your basket, as well as the total basket 

price - this includes seeing the new 

pricing after any discount is applied! 

You can now also save an order 

as a quote, so you can return to 

edit at any point. 

See more about the update at 

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PROFILE 

With smart home connectivity, security, 

heating, energy saving and health being 

trends to watch, the smart blind market is 

being heralded as the next big thing that will 

revolutionize households and buildings 

across the world. Making life easier, safer and 

more convenient, while saving energy at the 

same time. And thanks to the support of 

Thread and soon Matter, Eve MotionBlinds 

is the most advanced smart home solution 

currently available on the market. 

Trailblazing Robotics 

Following on from the success of 

MotionBlinds smart technology, this year 

sees the fruition of the new robotic 

machinery that in-house engineers at 

Coulisse have been working on over the 

past few years. This new robotic assembling 

machinery will optimize production 

processes by making the production of 

pleated blinds 80% more efficient and save 

on CO2. Making it a game-changer for 

Coulisse and its assembling partners. 

“With creativity and innovation in our 

DNA, we listen, think out-of-the-box and 

always push the limits in design and 

technology. We aspire to be the Tesla of our 

industry. Engineering window covering 

solutions that utilize the latest smart 

technology with the most sophisticated 

designs. Still down-to-earth and very proud, 

we continue to build strong partnerships 

and look forward to realizing our dream of 

a new Coulisse Campus – the go-to place 

for window coverings experts around the 

world.” Christiaan Roetgering 

Strong social corporate 

responsibility for the 

local environment 

Since 1992, Coulisse has always had a 

strong social responsibility with several 

ventures in place to preserve the local 

heritage and environment. Including 

renovating the historic farmhouse called 

‘The Pearl of Twente’ dating back to 1800 

and restoring the Reggedal nature reserve 

near the Coulisse headquarters, which is a 

huge source of inspiration for the company 

and its fabric collection ‘Living Beauty’. New 

generations can enjoy the biodiversity of 

flora and fauna including wildflower 

restoration from the Dutch wetlands. 

“It’s incredibly rewarding to build a 

company and watch it grow over the last 

thirty years. Expanding with talented people 

in new locations around the world and 

building a brand-new Coulisse Campus. And 

doing all this whilst preserving our precious 

heritage and local environment. Our mission 

will always remain the same: keep developing, 

revolving and giving back to society – now 

and in the future.” Maurice Roetgering 

Climax of the 30th 

anniversary celebrations 

As the pinnacle to the 30-year 

celebrations, Coulisse has produced a 

beautifully crafted coffee table book: Living 

Beauty. Made in collaboration with 

renowned fashion photographer Jasper 

Abels, this book captures images of the 

wildlife of the Reggedal countryside over a 

year. Along with a 30 Year Anniversary 

Journal featuring interviews with Christiaan 

and Maurice Roetgering, Jasper Abels and 

creative director Catharina Idema. 

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We’re so excited to be launching our fabulous Signature 

VRP collection, with a showstopping combination of 

colours, designs and textures. 

A MULTITUDE 

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THE HIGHLIGHTS 

New luxury blackout fabrics derived from our 

Best-Selling Curtain Collection 

242 fabric choices including plains, jacquard's 

and sheers across the full colour spectrum 

135 beautiful digital print options. A total of 

27 designs and 5 colourways with each design 

Over 95% of the entire collection is available 

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ANYCOLOUR… THE CHOICES ARE ENDLESS 

We’ve dedicated an entire section of our combi book to Anycolour…. 

Browse our beautiful colour palettes and unique designs with a multitude of colour combinations, patterns and designs 

all in one book. 

The largest plains collection in the market, 

with 245 colours available in Translucent, 

Screen, Blackout and textured blackout fabrics 

Change the colour of the design to suit 

any theme 

Changeable cassette and bottom bar 

colour options 

Customise designs with your own pantone or 

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RETAILER PROTECTION 

CHILD SAFETY 

LIFETIME 

WARRANTY 

Feel safe with the knowledge that we will not permit sales online to undermine your 

retail price. This allows you to offer the best price guarantee with peace of mind. 

CHILD SAFETY 

Child Safety is a primary concern for us all 

and all our products are child safe as 

standard, and carry warning tags to ensure 

the risks are outlined to parents and 

guardians 

LIFETIME WARRANTY 

We take great pride in the knowledge that 

we design and manufacture our blinds with 

the highest quality standards and the 

greatest attention to detail. 

With this commitment in mind, every 

Signature blind is backed up with our 

unique “Lifetime Warranty”. 

CUSTOMER CARE 

Our sales and service teams are here for you, 

with direct access in a more personal way via 

video or voice call directly from our website or 

even WhatsApp for convenience. 

ABOUT BLINDTEX 

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For over 25 years, our team has provided quality products, 

exceptional brand experience and bespoke window treatments 

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PROFILE 

Pillars of success 

Dickson-Constant: 

tradition, design 

and innovation 

since 1836 

Leader in French-made textiles, Dickson- 

Constant is recognized for its unbeatable 

combination of technical expertise, 

innovation, performance and environmental action 

and its passion for home improvement. Because of 

the lifestyle changes brought about by Covid and 

especially global warming, for which awnings 

provide a natural and straightforward way to 

protect homes from the heat, our expertise 

remains just as relevant today as ever. 

Dickson-Constant already enjoyed the textile 

expertise, an attention to detail and a meticulous 

approach to technical weaving required to make 

uncoated sailcloth in Dunkirk in the 1840s. 

Dickson-Constant continues to produce its textiles 

in northern France, in Wasquehal and in its 

recently opened site in Hordain. This 10 hectare 

site houses a 20000m² state of the art textile 

factory as well as a new 18000m² logistics centre. It 

will increase production and storage capacities by 

75%. 

Since it was founded, Dickson-Constant has 

been driven by a quest for innovation and technical 

quality in order to provide customers with longlasting 

products. 

We’re proud to present the new Dickson Solar 

Fabrics collection. 

It is based on four key pillars: 

Designer fabrics: 

SMART + DESIGN 

Technical fabrics: 

SMART + FABRICS 

Responsible fabrics: 

SMART + PLANET 

A people-centric approach: 

Smart + People 

The result is an extremely SMART collection: 

A collection designed to achieve one aim: to 

help people get more from life. 

To get more from life, you need more than a 

fabric. Dickson transforms the way we use our 

spaces, allowing us to spend more time outdoors 

with more freedom to choose what we do and 

when we do it. 

Smart + Design 

58 new items have been added to the collection 

focusing on two key areas, textured plains and 

contemporary stripes 

Textured Solids 

• LINK: whimsical solids with a geometric 

texture recalling the delicacy of precious stones 

• Piqués, tweeds and chinés, in bright, 

sophisticated designs with delicate textures and 

deep colours alongside more luminous and subtle 

colours to create a harmonious palette. 

Contemporary Stripes 

Rejuvenated, fresh, harmonious or minimalist, 

traditional, restyled or asymmetrical – stripes 

structure fabrics and add a touch of modernity and 

depth to vibrant, invigorating fabrics in tune with 

the times. 

This collection of 173 products is divided into 

four main colour families: 

Stone - grey tones 

Natural - natural tones 

Solar- warm tones infused with yellow, 

orange and red hues 

Polar - cool tones infused with green and 

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Eleven beautiful made-to-measure blinds, and six 

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PROFILE 

Extending excellence 

S:CRAFT says it is 

extending its 

excellence in 

product and 

customer service 

Since launching in 2002, S:CRAFT has become 

a name synonymous with both its premium 

range of shutters and providing exceptional 

customer support. With our comprehensive blinds 

entry into the market, we are maintaining our 

position as the value-added distributor of window 

coverings, offering industry-leading levels of service, 

and helping drive the success of our trade 

partners. 

Bolstering our existing product offering, 

S:CRAFT has broadened our premium range of 

blinds. Over the past few years, the company has 

taken steps to invest in its people, broaden the 

knowledge base and strengthen relationships. We 

are extremely proud of the growth we have 

achieved and what we have to offer you. 

In total we have selected eleven fantastic quality 

blinds, meaning that all your blinds and shutter 

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Our magnificent Any Colour and Digital printing 

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Roque Roman blinds are mill sewn for a neat and 

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PROFILE 

Just can’t get enough 

Louvolite says that 

It seems that you 

cannot get enough 

of a good thing at 

the BBSA Show 

Goodness knows how many exhibitions 

that I have had the pleasure of 

representing Louvolite and our products, 

but at a rough estimate it must be approaching 50 

– that’s excluding the famous Louvolite roadshows! 

For the build up to BBSA expo 2022 I was, once 

again, able to leave all the arrangements to the 

team with Sales and Marketing Director David 

Robinson taking the lead. It was only towards the 

last month or so before the show that we held a 

meeting to gain a full overview of the stand itself as 

a model and, of course, review and confirm the 

products that would take centre stage. 

Wow – the stand was a lot bigger than I had 

imagined, but as Louvolite were presenting so 

many new ideas and products, the space had to be 

of sufficient size to feature them all in appropriate 

ways of display. Plus, there would be around 20 

Louvolite team members on the stand to assist 

visitors in viewing and understanding the items on 

show – still, it looked big! 

With the very able Jamie Marsden liaising with 

the stand builders, our technical support team and 

the venue and Jo Burns co-ordinating blind 

manufacture with our new colleges at Excel along 

with looking at display themes etc., things seemed 

to be ticking along very nicely as I started a 2 week 

trip to visit our Canadian operation and also visit 

the new R&T expo in Charlotte NC, them onto 

Turkey to see business colleagues there and visit 

R&T Turkey, arriving back in the UK on the Friday 

before the show. 

I drove down on the Saturday to meet with the 

rest of the team and cast an eye over the finished 

stand – it was only then that I became aware of 

the additional challenges that had been faced. A 

couple of days before access to the venue for the 

stand build calamity – Jamie came down with 

Covid! 

Fortunately, David had been kept fully aware of 

preparations and was as much up to date as he 

could be with the progress on the stand, its 

delivery and the build-up etc. That said, losing Jamie 

was an issue. But as all exhibitors will know, such 

things are sent to try us and inevitably David and 

the team took over and when I arrived – other 

than words of support and a few suggestions 

regarding certain product locations/features, all I 

was charged with doing was to ensure that tea, 

coffee milk and sugar were available and mops, 

brushes and dustpans were purchased. A walk to 

the convenient Tesco store armed with a credit 

card did the trick! 

In addition to the fabrics launched earlier in the 

year – which looked absolutely fabulous on the 

stand – Louvolite had 15 new products for launch 

in 2023 – yes 15! All of these items were featured 

on the stand. I have to say I did feel a little 

concerned that the Louvolite team wouldn’t be 

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so many items to be explained and so many 

visitors expected. 

I am delighted to say that I shouldn’t have 

worried. The team on the stand, which 

included 2 of our Irish colleagues, Stephen 

and Kim, were absolutely brilliant. Totally up 

for the show and exhibiting all the 

experience they had gained during previous 

shows with regard to identifying those 

visitors who needed to be seen and 

managing their time with customers to 

maximise the information given to the new 

programmes – fabulous work – WELL 

DONE TEAM. 

As for the products - what a reaction - 

the new Vision fabric collection was 

received with comments such as it being 

‘the best collection available.’ With so many 

stars it could be called the Galaxy 

programme. 

Grip Fit was an instant hit and its 

performance capability astounded many. The 

Louvolite motorised curtain pole featuring 

the Equi-drape system operated superbly 

every single time it was asked to and the 

new Cellular operating system featuring 

Louvolite’s new motor programme was 

seen to work superbly in a number of large 

and challenging installations. 

The Child Safe Roman blind programme 

surprised everybody with its ease of 

assembly and smoothness of operation. In 

addition it impressed the BBSA judges as it 

was awarded Best Child Safety product of 

the show. 

There were many items on the Louvolite 

stand which drew plaudits from the visitors 

– if there was a real gamechanger it would 

likely be seen as the options available with 

Louvolite’s shutter programme. Louvolite 

manufactures its shutter product from raw 

materials at its premises in Hyde, but now 

the Louvolite Urban shutter is available for 

blind makers to manufacture in their own 

premises, using their own staff – a first! 

One of the challenges with shutters is you 

need the knowledge to measure and install 

correctly – Louvolite trains people to do just 

that with its technical support team. That 

said, it has another option (or two). 

The industry knows how to measure and 

install a Louvolite Perfect Fit product, let’s 

face it they have done so for years, so 

Louvolite has created a Perfect Fit 

installation programme for its shutters. Just 

measure the width and drop of the inside 

bead of a double-glazed sealed unit window 

and you have measured for a Perfect Fit 

shutter. This can feature all the options that 

would be expected from an Urban Shutter, 

fitted to an aluminium Perfect Fit frame with 

fully openable panels and the ability to 

rotate handles to open windows etc. 

I did mention a further development – 

the Perfect Fit ‘Lite’ shutter. This concept 

removes the need for the aluminium Perfect 

Fit frame, by using the patented Perfect Fit 

installation technology to apply the shutter 

panel directly onto Perfect Fit brackets 

installed into the window. On the correct 

window configuration, Perfect Fit Lite looks 

amazing. Although still in its final 

development stage it was felt that – as 

exhibitions of this nature happens only 

every 3 years or so – it was important to 

allow the industry a glimpse into its 

future…… and what a Louvolite future that 

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PROFILE 

Partners in trade 

Stevens says that 

working with the 

company is a true 

partnership 

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access all your order and account details as 

well as any technical information you many require. 

Quotes – create and save quotes which you can 

save with your own job references. 

Orders – order all your Made to Measure blinds, 

as well as being able to see the details and status 

of any previous orders you have placed. 

Account details – ensure your contact details are 

up to date, including the best people to contact for 

specific communications. 

Technical information – find all the technical 

information you require for all of our systems and 

fabrics. All files can be viewed online as well as 

downloaded for future use. 

Invoices – see details of all invoices for quick 

reference. 

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Impressions Faux Wood Slat Selector for 2023. 

The updated slat selector includes a new on 

trend Smoke colourway along with a refreshed 

cover and new look. 

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offers the beautiful look of real wood with all the 

benefits of PVC - a stylish and practical solution for 

all interior styles. 

• All colours available in 50mm slat widths with 

popular whites available in 38mm 

• Blinds can be made up to 2550mm wide 

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FABRIC 

Hidden away 

Cocoon yourself 

with The Fabric 

Box Textures 

Collection 

In today’s current economic climate, we are 

becoming increasingly conscious of how we heat 

our homes as cost effectively as possible. 

Choosing window coverings often comes as an 

afterthought for many consumers, but as we know, 

the right choice can make a significant difference 

not only to aesthetics but to the thermal insulation 

of our homes. 

Different textures can have a major impact on 

the mood of a room; they impact the way we view 

the room. Texture can add depth and enhance the 

feeling of warmth in our mindset. Playing with 

textures allows additional character to be added to 

a room, thicker yarns with matt texture depict a 

cosy rustic look, one where homeowners can 

cocoon themselves in the winter months. 

During the development of each new textured 

weave within The Fabric Box, the aim was to 

innovate and expand the aesthetic possibilities of 

roller and vertical blind fabric, to allow them to 

merge seamlessly with soft furnishings. Working 

directly with fabric designers’ new fabrics have 

been formulated via translating coloured yarns and 

textures into dense weaves which still allow the 

fabric to maintain its core function as a window 

covering. 

Throughout The Fabric Box, a wide selection of 

heavily tactile fabrics is available. Marlow, extremely 

popular for its basketweave appearance emulates 

an aesthetic of warmth with a subtle one colour 

texture. Enhancing its thermal properties is the 

blockout backing. 

The luxurious boucle effect of Focal’s weave 

with its highly twisted yarns create a luxurious 

tactile finish that enables acoustic absorption, 

making it perfect for areas where there are higher 

levels of noise, whilst encapsulating an environment 

of comfort. 

Stripped back to true organic form, Ennis 

presents an authentic, natural feel, imitating a 

cocooning woollen weave, whilst Logan’s subtle 

horizontal texture transcends from natural linen, an 

earthen palette further embraces the consumers 

desire for bringing nature indoors in the most 

organic form. These natural look fabrics provides 

the homeowner with their instinctual connection 

that wool and organic fabrics are associated with 

warmth. 

Alvor’s striking horizontal textured weave mixed 

with its distinctive variation of surface texture 

presents a complex weave that has become 

renowned for its luxurious identity. Vivi, a dense, 

multi weave fabrics combines texture and colour 

that injects warming amber or gold tones giving 

further annotations of warmth. 

Through the synergy of fabric performance and 

aesthetics, each Fabric Box textured weave 

maintains and promotes their own distinct identity. 

Each texture weave interacts differently with light, 

the subtle weave variations reflect and absorb 

sunlight giving the surface its own distinct element 

of depth and warmth. 

The focus and investment assigned to the 

development of the texture section has resolutely 

met consumer demand. Over the last 4 years the 

demand for textured fabrics has increased 

significantly and since the launch of the current 

collection demand for textures continues with 

phenomenal growth, exceeding initial expectations. 

The Fabric Box is now synonymously know for its 

complex textured weaves. 


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FABRIC 

More than fabulous fabrics 

Lienesch has 

launched a range 

of cellular and 

pleated shades 

As part of a multiyear strategic plan, the 

wholesale distribution company Lienesch 

Ltd, with a warehouse in Leeds, launched 

LIFF Shades - a branded retail concept for cellular 

and pleated shades at the BBSA show, last 

October. 

The launch of the Lienesch-Style brand for roller 

and screen fabrics for the commercial sector in 

2021, was the first phase of the marketing plan. 

With Leeds as a central location for the United 

Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland the logical 

next step was to add an extensive line of the 

popular Honeycell cellular fabrics to the offering 

from inventory for both the commercial and 

residential market. Next-day delivery, cut-length 

service and specialist advise enable Lienesch to 

maximise the benefit their wholesale operation is 

now offering UK manufacturers. 

“But with our branded retail concept LIFF 

shades, we offer more than fabulous fabrics. We 

offer online and offline promotional support for 

our UK manufacturers, from collection books to 

product training and from landing pages to social 

media posts”, Richard Greaves, General Manager of 

Lienesch Ltd, adds. It is a further logical 

development of business to support our customer 

base. 

If our customers can focus on manufacturing and 

selling pleated or cellular blinds, and do not have to 

worry about creating marketing materials or social 

media content, we believe that they can stand out 

in their marketplace. 

Reactions to the LIFF concept and the two 

individual collections were incredibly positive. The 

pre-defined collection of some 150 cellular fabrics 

and 100 pleated fabrics is well presented in colour 

groups and offers a large variety in textures, 

textiles, colours and transparency. 

Another important thing is that there is hardly 

any investment needed in fabric inventory as every 

fabric is offered with a cut-length service to LIFF 

shades customers. This is part of Lienesch’ 

sustainability policy and is in line with UN 

sustainability goal 12; responsible consumption and 

production. Sustainable consumption and 

production are about doing more and better with 

less. That is exactly what Lienesch envisions. 

Therefore, included in the fabric selection of both 

collections are also fabrics made from postconsumer 

recycled polyester. These sustainable and 

highly decorative fabrics can easily be identified as 

they are individually marked with the True® textile 

logo, as a clear and easy-to-remember sign for 

sustainable fabrics. In the LIFF cellular shades 

collection the recycled True Daito fabrics are also 

flame-retardant and meet the Oekotex standard 

100 for optimal product safety. 

Contact Lienesch Ltd for more information 

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FABRIC 

High quality textiles 

Stevens Scotland 

has introduced a 

new window blind 

collection with a 

subtle twist 

New House Textiles is famous for its highquality 

roller blind fabrics and are the 

perfect choice for the interior design 

market or high-end projects. You can now order 

your Newhouse Textiles book through Stevens 

Scotland. 

Their latest window blind collection has soft-feel 

fabrics, patterns, subtle textures, their hallmark 

sheers, plains, blackouts and innovative eco fabrics 

made from recycled materials. 

The book is in a larger A3 size, which means we 

can offer display samples within the Collection book. 

In keeping with the demand for recycled items, 

70% of the collection is dyed, coated or printed 

CO2 neutral or from recycled sources. A great 

selling story for your customers! 

The new books also contains: 

• Beautiful new weaves and prints by Melanie 

Darwin and Laura Fletcher 

• New Japanese Linen soft-feel colours 

• Sophisticated plain and blockout ranges in soft 

pastel colours 

• Wide-width roller fabrics in sheers, plains or 

blockouts 

• Gorgeous new sheers Sahara and Mistral 

• Updated colour range in traditional Swedish 

Plains 

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Suited to all outdoor solar protection systems 

Folding arm awnings, pergolas, shade sails, vertical blinds 

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FABRIC 

A sound vision 

Louvolite says you 

really do need 

Vision in this 

business 

It seems a long time ago that Louvolite 

introduced its Vision programme to the UK 

industry. The compact, yet varied selection of 

fabrics were mounted on a 4 section fold out 

presentation card – the first page of which 

featured a mounted piece of Vision fabric which 

was able to be moved up and down to help 

illustrate how this new window furnishing 

actually operated. 

In order to maximise the understanding of 

this new blind concept, the card was inserted 

into every new Roller Shade book that the 

company launched that year. The belief was that 

by doing this, the consumer looking to buy a 

roller blind would at least have the opportunity 

of considering this new innovative product 

before finalising their choice. 

Of course, Louvolite had established a 

preferred manufacturing method for the Vision 

product which allowed users of the Louvolite 

roller blind system to assemble the Vision 

product and thereby offer the product to their 

trade customers or direct to their consumers – 

whichever method of sale they adopted. 

In addition, those companies with retail 

showrooms were strongly encouraged to 

feature a Vision blind in order that the 

consumer be able to fully understand the 

operation thereof. 

And so the success of Vision began with these 

simple steps to take the product to the industry 

and through them to the consumer – of course 

the product has now been called other names – 

Duo Blind/Day Night/Zebra, but whichever 

name people know it as the product has 

become a staple in the industry’s offerings. 

As perhaps you may expect, the latest version 

of Louvolite’s Vision programme breaks new 

ground yet again. The increased number of SKUs 

included in the programme reflects the product 

importance and indeed the progression of 

design within the textiles themselves. 

The weaves now feature sophisticated yarns 

with multiple coloured fibres to provide 

additional depth - metallic yarns are used to 

create mildly reflective weaves. Panel sizes are 

no longer restricted to one size but include 

larger panels to better satisfy larger windows or 

create a bold effect at others. 

Whilst you cannot really ever achieve a total 

blockout effect with a Vision blind, an increased 

number of fabrics featuring blockout panels 

coupled with alternating voile or more open 

translucent weaves give the consumer a wider 

choice than ever before. 

Louvolite has also created a number 

appropriate designs which it now offers as print 

variants using the unique banded construction 

of Vision to create flowing artwork which 

changes as the blind is operated. These really do 

have to be seen to be appreciated and there is 

no doubt that the programme takes the Vision 

offering to a new level. 

Such an important programme needs to be 

presented in a way that invigorates the 

customer and there is no doubt that the 

Louvolite presentation does exactly that. Shown 

in colour spectrum format, but with 

corresponding print designs interleaved 

between woven solids and jacquards, each turn 

of the page provides a new selection of 

beautiful Vision fabrics. 

The collection was one of the many featured 

products on the Louvolite stand at the BBSA 

show in October and was greeted with 

expressions of delight by the visitors to the 

stand who were really impressed by the depth 

and range of the programme. Many stated that 

it would really enhance their sales opportunities 

in this still growing market segment. 

The official launch of Louvolite’s new Vision 

programme is January 2023, with orders taken 

for presentation books at the show and now 

also by the Louvolite team. As stated in the title, 

we believe you really do need to have Vision in 

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VENETIAN 

Cool combination 

Stuart Wilson at 

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combined Venitian 

and cellular blinds 

Acouple of years ago I had the idea of 

combining a venetian blind with a cellular 

perfect fit blind, mainly due to the fact 

that we heard customers saying that venetian 

perfect fits were good but weren’t blackout, or 

that cellular perfect fits were great for blackout, 

but they were either closed or opened. 

With this challenge I set about trying to figure it 

out, one was to have the venetian blind at the top 

and the cellular blind coming up from the bottom 

and at the time this was the best idea of a bad 

bunch (roughly eight different ideas) the topdown 

bottom-up design was poor due to the fact 

you had two large bars across the middle still 

allowing light through, the Semper Hybrid was 

then shelved for while till I could think of a better 

solution. 

Then finally with the help from Benthin and 

their wide range of components, I found the 

centre bar I was after. This bar was used in 

numerous blind configurations but never with the 

above idea. I got the blinds fitted together roughly 

but found the overall weight of the blind made it 

almost unusable, yet it did resemble the idea I had 

in my head originally. The main design of the blind 

would have the venetian blind at the top and then 

the cellular blind attached to the venetian via the 

Benthin centre bar. This would then allow 

complete independent movement of the two 

blinds as well as a fully operational venetian blind 

with its tilt option. 

While working on another project I was 

designing, I had created a new cording system that 

gave a lot more tension in the cord and blind 

mechanism without overstressing either the blind 

itself or the spring. I adapted it to the newly name 

“Semper Hybrid” which solved the issue of the 

weight of combined blinds as well as retaining the 

smooth sliding motion Benthin systems give to the 

customer. 

Once I got it working on the typical door size, I 

was confident it would work on other sizes, so the 

next step was to get Semper Hybrid design 

protected via a design right, and at the same time I 

also got the freehang version of the blind 

protected as well, this version allows the user to 

operate the two blinds like the Semper Hybrid 

perfect fit version but as a freehang with standard 

cord pulls. 

The next stage is to fully test the other sizes 

with a view to launch to my trading network in 

Feb 2023, the response has been really positive 

even without properly launching it with two 

possible office blocks being tendered as they have 

been looking for a solution to allow the staff 

control the light in their offices while having the 

ability to make the bottom section blackout, so 

they didn’t get baked at their computers during 

the summer months. 

For more information, please email me at 

semperblinds@gmail.com 


R E A L W O O D V E N E T I A N B L I N D S 

Our Quality Builds Your Reputation. 

To find out more 01908 642 888 | www.homecreationsuk.com

ENERGY EFFICIENCY 

Smooth sailing 

tensARC says 

energy efficiency is 

a core benefit of 

sail blinds 

Indoor roof blinds must perform under severe 

conditions. In summer, when the sun is at its 

highest and its hottest, roof glazing can 

experience intense UV, extreme temperatures (e.g., 

70C/160F) and four times the heat gain of wall 

windows. Any solution must mediate heat yet 

preserve the benefits of a glass roof, by bringing in 

natural light and maintaining an open feel. 

Sail blinds are fixed roof blinds which can be 

tailored to fit any space, whilst cutting heat gain, 

eliminating glare yet transmitting large amounts of 

soft, natural light. This functionality is required for 

roof applications and the intensity of those 

conditions. Additionally, sail blinds defy gravity 

without the need for support wires; in fact, their 

simple form belies the tensile fabric engineering that 

keeps them taut and elegant. These design 

characteristics also support energy efficiency, 

creating easy, attractive and cost-effective solutions. 

The correct fabric selection is critical for an 

effective and durable solution. InShade sail blinds are 

made from a unique, UK-manufactured light-filtering 

textile, ISX, that was designed specifically for this 

application. This translucent fabric has a special 3- 

dimensional structure that maximises the 

transmission of natural light while eliminating glare. 

With 100% glare reduction, 70% heat reflection, and 

20% light transmission, the solar performance of this 

tightly knitted fabric is optimised for roof blind 

applications. As a result, rooms retain lots of soft, 

natural light, and sail blinds need no adjustment 

when the day turns from sunny to overcast. 

Cutting heat gain without compromising on 

natural light translates into significant savings on 

summer cooling costs. Leveraging natural daylight 

also means that less artificial light is needed, thereby 

enhancing the quality of light within the space. In 

the winter, sail blinds made from ISX fabric can 

reflect radiant heat back into the space from 

internal sources such as underfloor heating, making 

rooms cosier, and reducing heating costs. 

Sail blinds are positioned to account for the 

direction of sunlight and other fixed aspects of the 

environment. Sun-tracking software can address 

problem areas with targeted solar shading, and the 

configuration can be optimised for any space. Tensile 

fabric engineering keeps the sail in place. 

We developed InShade as a solution that can be 

configured easily for all glazed roof conditions and 

requirements. Every sail is machine washable and 

comes with a 7-year warranty. An inherently fireretardant 

fabric is available for lifelong protection 

with no additional maintenance. Sail blinds create 

pleasant, dappled shading and a diffused light for a 

relaxing atmosphere, providing a simple, elegant, 

fixed roof solution suitable for year-round use with 

no need for adjustment. 


IN CIRCLES 

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or 

GO ROUND 

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ROLLER BLINDS 

Rolling on 

PT Blinds has 

introduced a new 

collection of roller 

blinds 

PT Blinds have recently unveiled their new 

Portfolio collection of roller blinds, featuring 

50 new designs, 50 daylight plains, and 50 

blackout plains. 

Showcasing a selection of the best-selling 

fabrics from Prestigious Textiles, each stunning ontrend 

design has been exclusively selected for the 

Portfolio Collection, ready to inspire and 

transform any room. 

From conversational patterned designs to 

subtle, sophisticated plains, the versatile and 

practical collection offers a blind for every 

window. The blinds can either be controlled by a 

standard chain sidewinder, or an upgraded 

motorisation via a remote control. 

All roller blinds are available as either standard 

or reverse roll, and can be upgraded to a closed 

cassette heading in 6 stylish shades. 

Available in either a daylight, PVC or blackout 

quality, the collection presents a window dressing 

for every living space, from bathrooms and 

kitchens to bedrooms. 

Designs include: 

Nicobar Jungle – Featuring a statement leaf 

print presenting a captivating and natural finish, 

Nicobar Jungle’s rich green styling connects 

interiors with the outdoors, showcasing a vibrant 

rainforest look. 

Pacific Cream – An eye-catching design ideal 

for bathrooms and kitchens, Pacific Cream has 

delicate green bamboo shoots and leaves that 

inspire a tropical and tranquil setting. 

Alano Azure – With its sprawling leafy trails 

and a palette of gentle blues and delicate lilacs, 

Alano Azure offers a calming, serene finish for the 

most contemporary living spaces. 

Hanalei Hibiscus – Providing a contemporary 

take on the classic floral trend, Hanalei Hibiscus is 

inspired by Hawaiian tropics, and boasts a 

stunning canvas for laid-back living. 

Osaka Green Tea – Drawing inspiration from 

Japanese gardens, the watercolour foliage of Osaka 

Green Tea is presented in a palette of calming 

pastels, adding an element of zen to the home. 

Honeysuckle Honey – With vibrant, handpainted 

florals in a palette of rich oranges and 

greens, Honeysuckle Honey captures the essence 

of English botanical gardens. 


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PLEATED, HONEYCOMB 

& VENETIAN BLINDS 

Our clic bead-fit system’s ultra slim design has been developed to fit perfectly onto any double-glazed 

window but is particularly suitable for bi-fold doors and tilt-and-turn windows. 

With clic, there is no need to measure the window’s bead depth as this system has been carefully 

engineered to fit all window frame depths with a single bracket type. 

Its clever, fold away handle makes it ideal to use on bi-fold doors where it is important that the blind 

does not protrude further than the window frame. 

Please contact your Area Sales Manager to see a sample of clic along with the beautiful collection of 

venetian slat finishes and pleated and honeycomb fabrics, that are available with this blind. 

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PURCHASING 

Find, select and specify 

Find, select and 

specify – Online 

shopping made 

easy with the NBS 

Source 

future of construction is digital… 

We’re all about helping the industry 

“The 

build safer, more sustainable buildings 

that make a positive impact on the future of the 

built environment and making it easy to do so… 

Our cloud-based technology platform for 

specifiers and manufacturers enables our 

customers to collaborate better than ever, making 

construction specifications smarter, rich in detail 

and safeguarded for the future. Pretty cool.” 

This was lifted from https://www.thenbs.com/ 

and is referring to the NBS, an integrated global 

platform for everyone involved in the design, 

supply and construction of the built environment. 

For almost 50 years, the National Building 

Specification, or the NBS, has provided a platform 

for easy, consistent and reliable specification in the 

construction sector. Back in 1973, it came in the 

form of a book but has progressed over the 

decades to its most recent launch of cloud-based 

platforms, NBS Source and NBS Chorus. These 

platforms work together to provide a simple 

specification process with detailed product 

information. 

The NBS Source is a free research tool to make 

your specification journey easier, saving you the 

hassle of having to do hours of online research 

that might result in mistakes in the long run with 

poor product choices. 

The NBS Chorus enables you to create detailed 

specification documents from a database of 

products which can then be viewed in Source. In 

Chorus, you can create your project and within 

that, create the spec document, meaning the most 

up-to-date specification information is available to 

any project team member at all times. 

Why sign up to NBS Source? 

It’s simple. It puts your business and your 

products up there with the best, on a trusted 

platform where the browsers have come with a 

purpose – to source the most relevant products 

for their projects. Specifiers and manufacturers 

alike are supported, and the platform is trusted. 

External shading manufacturer, Caribbean Blinds, 

is one of the companies that has signed up to 

make it easy for architects and designers who are 

specifying a project, enabling them to easily view 

their products and supporting literature and 

allowing them to communicate effectively without 

trawling the internet. 

Their page is clear and easy to use with 

everything you need to know about Caribbean 

Blinds in one place, making it much simpler to 

make decisions – consisting of a company 

summary, list of their products, properties, 

certifications, associated literature, specification 

clauses, digital objects, images, links and clear 

contact details. 

The products are introduced via clear imagery 

which are hyperlinked to take you through to the 

thorough and detailed information of that product 

and the option to ‘Add to spec’. This section is 

then followed by links to the company brochures 

and catalogues. 

The NBS information is current, and any delisted 

products are archived, giving you access to 

fully up to date product information. 

Manufacturers have to be efficient in maintaining 

that their information is up to date. 

Specifying comes with huge responsibility, and 

because of this, specifiers have weight on their 

shoulders to select the right products. They are 

constantly having to answer questions about their 

decisions, but by using the NBS Source in 

combination with NBS Chorus, they can now 

bring in the spec teams to clearly show what they 

are choosing, whilst being able to provide answers 

to their detailed questions as they are all laid out 

for them to see. 

NBS Source can be accessed free of charge via 

any web browser without creating an account and 

for even the most reticent of shoppers, the NBS 

has made online shopping easy! 


THINK SMARTER 

THINK AUTOMATED WINDOW TREATMENTS 

Consumer demand for automated shading is growing. 

The technology is so easy to use, they save time and look so good in contemporary 

and traditional interiors. 

As the exclusive fabricators of the innovative QMotion® product range we can support 

dealers in taking advantage of this big market opportunity. 

Take a look at our extensive range of solutions and see why now is the perfect time to 

specify and fit QMotion window treatments. 

Contact us today for the best automated blinds on the market. 

www.qmotionshades.co.uk 

info@qmotionshades.co.uk 

+44(0)1908 047 980 

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A brand of

SHUTTERS 

Madison continues to flourish 

Decora has a high 

quality shutters 

suitable for all 

installations 

At the heart of Madison shutters is our 

commitment to ensure every handcrafted 

shutter offers the ultimate window 

covering. Santa Fe Shutters Madison collection is 

building its reputation on being a sustainable 

hardwood shutter offering, with the quality and 

craftsmanship remaining at the core of the 

collection. 

With the changing economic climate Madison 

shutters, has introduced two new shutter options 

which will enhance energy saving properties. The 

blockout shutter incorporates a blockout cellular 

blind that manoeuvres within a bespoke channel 

within the specially design shutter frame. The 

combination of the honeycomb cellular structure 

and the silver lined fabric maximises insulation. A 

pocket of air is trapped within the fabric whilst the 

framed blind creates a barrier for the cooler air 

from the exterior. The white cellular fabric offers 

the added benefit of enhanced energy efficiency 

during the summer months as the sun’s rays are 

deflected reducing heat transmission into a room. 

In addition, the framed blind within the shutter 

frame improves light control as when the blind is 

fully closed, light seepage through the shutter 

panels and blades is eliminated. 

Madison merges traditional with contemporary 

through the new offering of solid shutters. The regal 

grandeur of solid shutters of the past creates a 

stunning centre piece in any home. The solid 

hardwood panels offer the ultimate in privacy 

control and blockout properties. When closed, these 

offer another highly energy efficient window 

covering. Combining the fact that wood is a natural 

insulator alongside the closed solid panels creating a 

barrier to cool air from outside, solid shutters 

present an extremely purposeful window dressing. 

Available as full height, tier on tier or café style 

solid shutters can be manufactured in a plethora 

of colours, choose from a selection of 13 standard 

painted tones, 11 natural wood tones or choose 

from a selection of farrow and ball, Dulux or Little 

Greene colours. 

All Madison shutter options are available to 

order on the Santa Fe online ordering portal. The 

easy, three step order process simplifies the user 

experience. Completing the order with a 3D 

shutter visualisation enabling confirmation of 

shutter configuration. 

A quick calculate facility on the home page 

computes a price guide for each shutter range in 

one click by entering the desired width and height 

of the window.The site has been built to be used 

on mobiles, tablets and desktop enabling orders to 

be placed at any time, even onsite during a 

customer survey, or at your own convenience. 

Santa Fe’s commitment to delivering the 

ultimate shutter offering continues to develop to 

offer a quality and reliable handcrafted shutter 

offering. 


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REGULATIONS 

Under regulations 

The introduction 

of Part O of the 

Building 

Regulations and 

what it means for 

overheating in 

properties 

The UK isn’t renowned for its hot weather, 

but the past few summers have been an 

exception with long spells of uncomfortable 

heat causing plants, pets and the nation to wilt! It 

has also raised further questions about the planet 

heating up and whether these extreme heat spells 

might become more frequent. 

The issues of overheating 

Increased temperatures could spell disaster for 

the UK as currently, 20% of existing homes, which 

equates to almost 5.5 million properties, overheat. 

With high levels of wall insulation driven by 

regulations to protect our homes against the cold 

this figure will only increase – as summer heat 

cannot escape! 

The reason for such high numbers of homes 

overheating is partly down to the popularity of 

incorporating large expanses of glass including 

sliding / bi-folding doors and skylights, and this has 

been made somewhat fashionable by TV 

programmes such as Grand Designs. 

The introduction and goal of 

Part O 

The government introduced Part O of the 

Building Regulations on 15th June 2022 to prevent 

homes overheating in summer caused by modern 

‘glass box’ building design, with high levels of wall 

insulation. The goal is to limit unwanted solar gain 

over the warmer seasons and provide occupants 

with adequate means of quickly removing excess 

heat from indoor environments. 

A recent article cited that ‘the Chartered 

Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) 

had become increasingly concerned about 

overheating in homes. CIBSE had therefore 

produced evidence and contributed to various 

government steering groups and projects 

considering the issue over the past decade. More 

recently, CIBSE were part of the Building 

Regulations Advisory Committee that advised 

government on the various ways in which 

overheating could be addressed in the Building 

Regulations.’ 

Thankfully, the advice CIBSE gave was listened to, 

and now forms the basis of the new Part O 

Building Regulation. 

The new regulation will change the way new 

homes are designed and built and large expanses 

of glass will need to include exterior shading of 

some description to prevent overheating, and air 

conditioning is not a solution! 

Why external shading is the 

obvious solution 

External shading is the most effective solution to 

prevent overheating and while it would be easy to 



REGULATIONS 

sing its praises so as to garner sales, there is 

more to it. It has actually been detailed in 

the approved overheating regulation 

document as follows: 

Acceptable strategies for reducing 

overheating risk 

Limiting solar gains 

2.7 Solar gains in summer should be 

limited by any of the following means. 

a. Fixed shading devices, comprising any of 

the following. 

i. Shutters. 

ii. External blinds. 

iii. Overhangs. 

iv. Awnings. 

How do awnings and 

external blinds work? 

Installing External Blinds or awnings keeps 

buildings cool by providing a dynamic 

protective layer to the outside of the glass, 

absorbing and deflecting up to 97% of solar 

radiation, in turn reducing interior room 

temperatures by up to 18C and cutting the 

energy consumption otherwise needed to 

cool down a hot room by over 80%. 

They diffuse incoming light to prevent 

glare, blocking damaging UV rays to prevent 

fixtures and fittings from bleaching by the 

sun and also offer extra privacy – 

particularly in built-up areas – while adding 

a striking new dynamic to any façade. 

Automatic outdoor blinds are the 

preferred option, positioning themselves 

based on the ambient conditions to ensure 

a thermally and visually comfortable indoor 

environment with minimum energy demand 

on any installed heating and cooling systems, 

reducing energy costs and CO2 emissions 

as a result. 

To conclude, while the introduction of the 

new Part 0 regulation will prevent new 

homes being built that are susceptible to 

overheating, occupants currently living in 

those properties that overheat need to do 

something about their situation, other than 

installing air conditioning. The solution is 

simple, approved and recommended and 

that is, install external blinds or awnings! 

Innovation comes built-in 

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Semper Blinds 

At Semper Blinds we are a 

trademarked family run company 

with over 30 years combined 

experience, where we offer a range 

of pleated and cellular blinds, in a 

manual and motorised format. All 

of which are made in house by our 

team in Rochdale, Manchester. 

Website 

www.semperblinds.com 

Queries 

semperblinds@gmail.com 

Orders 

semperorders@gmail.com 

Mobile 

07766 600131 

Fax 

01706 662441 

What we do? 

3 

3 Freehangs 

3 Skylights 

3 

3 

UK Survey and fit service for 

PFI conservatory roof blinds 

in pleated and cellular fabrics. 

5-year warranty and 

Lantern Blinds (PFI framed skylights) 

a 5* service 

Perfect fit (pleated, cellular and venetian) 

Venetians (metals and woods)

MARKETING 

Seven trends for 2023 

Experts reveal 

seven interior 

design trends for 


Interior design is an ever-changing subject, and 

as trends come and go, it’s sometimes tough to 

keep up. 

This is why interior experts Hovia have written 

a list of trends which are predicted to increase 

their popularity in 2023 which can help you spice 

up your home and keep in touch with all the 

latest styles. 

• Brighter is better 

A house is not a home without that cozy 

feeling, and to reach that goal would be to make 

the most of the natural light, however not 

everyone might be blessed with large windows 

and exposure to the sun. Therefore, in the 

upcoming season the focus is all on chandeliers 

and lamps. 

There is no wrong way to choose a pendant, 

however what is predicted to be in trend this 

winter are oversized and noticeable ones. 

Choosing a large chandelier might be scary and it 

is not for everyone, but this might be a right time 

to take a leap of faith or overcome the fear of not 

being able to pull off such a piece of furniture. 

• The right colors 

If repainting walls and furniture is something in 

your to-do list, you might want to go in one of 

two directions: choose natural colors to embrace 

the calm vibe of earth tones or, if you’d like a pop 

of color, stay within the safe lines of mellow and 

tranquil blues and greens, with an addition of soft 

pinks and lavender. To finish off, you’ll find that soft 

gold trims are what’s missing! 

• Multi-functionality 

As we move on with time, we also move on 

from the notion that a house must simply be a 

place where to eat, sleep and chill. Having a 

multifunctional home might be the best trend 

2023 is bringing along with additions such as 

movie and game rooms, gyms and saunas. 

Regardless of common belief, to set up such a 

room might not be as expensive as expected, all 

you need is a spare room and either a couple of 

gym equipment, a projector and a sofa, and a 

gaming console, all things that are easier and 

easier to find in a family home. 

• Curves 

Straight lines and geometry out, curves and 

movement in! One of the most promising trends 

of this winter are curves and to achieve this style 

you won’t need to redo your whole house, even 

though that might be an option for whoever 

might be able to do so. In fact, just an arched 

doorway or some fun and lively piece of furniture 

such as a curved sofa can just do the trick! 

• “Mid-century chic” 

It’s the return of the 60s and 70s in our living 

rooms, bedrooms and kitchens! This means 

wallpapers, and Hovia knows one thing or two 

about those, and statement objects. 

Try buying a statement sofa, or an adorned 

cupboard which will be the star of your room, and 

pair it with soft colors and sleek curves for a 

house in perfect 2023 trend style. 

• Add some texture 

Adding character to any room without making 

it tacky might be tricky, and that’s where marble 

comes to rescue. An unexpected texture which is 

still elegant and smooth, it will catch the eye 

without being too loud. You can also try and add 

some pieces that mix different textures and 

materials! 

• Nature… in! 

Your home can definitely be whatever you 

would like it to be, so why not a garden? Indoor 

gardening, plants and more earthy pieces can 

make your living room feel just like a resort and 

it’s a 2023 trend that we’ve seen before but that 

will only grow more and more popular. 


HAFREN 

EFFORTLESSLY ELEGANT 

/hav-ren/ Welsh 

noun 

A legendary Welsh Princess who was 

drowned in the River Severn by her stepmother. 

Hafren is the Welsh name for the River Severn. 

RETRACTABLE 

CANOPY 

ABOUT 

A modular electrically-operated retractable canopy. 

Utilises highest quality Makefast sliding roof 

systems. 

Canopy retracts to the rear at the press of a button. 

Marine-grade 316 stainless steel roof frames. 

FEATURES 

Module width up to 4m 

Module projection up to 6m 

All modules can be linked 

Marine-quality waterproof fabrics 

Proudly designed and manufactured in Wales 

info@shashe.co.uk 

01686 629010 

www.shadeandshelter.co.uk

MARKETING 

American success 

Successful start to 

Sun Shading Expo 

in Charlotte (NC) 

with the next 

edition to take 

place in Orlando 

(FL) from 1 to 3 

November 2023 

Sun Shading Expo North America is the 

newest member of the R+T Alliance, the 

trade fair combination for sun shading 

systems and the door/gate industry. Sun Shading 

Expo opened its doors for the first time from 12 

to 14 October 2022 and celebrated its successful 

première in the Charlotte Convention Center 

(North Carolina, USA) in parallel with IFAI Expo, 

the leading North American trade fair for special 

materials and technical textiles. 

Together with IFAI Expo, a total of 314 

exhibitors presented their product innovations on 

a gross exhibition area of around 21,000 square 

metres. 274 companies were represented in the 

exhibition areas "Advanced textiles" and 

"Specialised textiles", as well as in the shared area 

of the two trade fairs. The "shared area" was used, 

for example, by major players in the sun shading 

system industry such as Sattler and Mermet to 

present their innovative new products. Around 60 

per cent of the exhibitors at Sun Shading Expo 

came from abroad, for example Australia, Belgium, 

China, Finland, Germany, India, Italy, South Korea 

and Turkey. In keeping with the motto 

"Knowledge2Go Onsite Sessions", the extensive 

Conference programme provided interesting 

insights into the topics of motorisation, outdoor 

living and digital marketing. 

Sebastian Schmid, Vice President of Messe 

Stuttgart, stated: "The successful première of Sun 

Shading Expo proves that we struck the right cord 

with this new product on the North American 

market. A large number of exhibitors have already 

promised that they will take part in the next Sun 

Shading Expo in 2023. We are delighted to have 

now been able to set another milestone for the 

R+T Alliance with the successful première of Sun 

Shading Expo North America. It is now essential 

to build on the lessons learned and successfully 

develop the event still further." "We are very 

satisfied with the première of Sun Shading Expo. 

The feedback from our exhibitors and visitors 

regarding the cooperation with IFAI Expo was 

extremely positive. We were able to make perfect 

use of the synergies between the two events. For 

example, new visitor target groups moved around 

both trade fairs thanks to the co-location. The 

exhibitors at Sun Shading Expo praised, in 

particular, the high expertise of the visitors and 

the satisfaction that important trade visitors such 

as wholesalers and manufacturers were present," 

added Manuela Keller, Manager Exhibitions and 

Events. Philip McKay, the new President of Messe 

Stuttgart Inc., the American subsidiary of Messe 

Stuttgart, has been supporting the trade fair 

activities on the North American market since 1 

October 2022. The main focal points here are 

now the preparations for Sun Shading Expo 2023. 

The next edition of Sun Shading Expo North 

America will be held at the Orange County 

Convention Center in Orlando (Florida) from 1 

to 3 November 2023. 


prestigious blinds 

Portfolio Collection 

Roller Blinds 

ptblinds.co.uk 

01274 568822

MARKETING 

Make marketing work 

S:CRAFT says that 

now’s the time to 

get marketing 

working for you 

Turning the page to a new year, and a busy 

one for many of us. It means reflecting on 

the past and looking forward to the future. 

It’s important to make sure your business is 

well set to continue the momentum into 2023 

and onwards. Is your marketing ready for 2023? 

Are your appointment and order books festively 

plump? The world may be changing, but the basics 

hold true – here’s our guide to driving your 

marketing forward. 

Marketing strategy 

Think of this as a useful road map (or cheat 

sheet). It will guide you in every business decision 

you make. A marketing strategy will highlight the 

path you’re taking to achieve specific goals and 

objectives. Five areas to focus on to improve your 

marketing strategy are: 

1. Target audience and how you adapt your 

language and imagery to reflect the audience you 

want to attract. Consider the consumer and what 

they want to hear “What’s in it for me?” - use the 

words ‘you’ and ‘your’ wherever you can to appeal 

to the customer emotionally. 

2. Paid advertising – Identifying your strengths, 

weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) 

will help you prepare for every outcome. Using a 

reliable agency and investing well in PPC can have 

its rewards and help you attract audiences with 

buying intent and help the customer find you 

easily. An approximation of PPC investment of 

£500pm = 5- 6 leads. 

3. Social Media is one of the biggest marketing 

platforms these days. It’s a fantastic tool for 

increasing brand awareness and reaching new and 

existing audiences. We recommend consistent 

month-on-month advertising (not boosting) using 

Business Manager of £200 per month is optimal. 

Facebook builds audience recognition and allows 

lookalike audiences to improve not just volume 

but the quality of leads over time. 

4. Advertise – planning and creating a 

communications calendar throughout the year will 

give you clear goals and ensure there are no gaps. 

Consider what channels you can utilise for 

campaigns, Such as social media, website, emails, 

landing pages, adverts in magazines, flyers etc 

5. Value propositioning and branding – it is 

important to define your value proposition, to 

help you stand out in a competitive market. Your 

customers will recognise and identify with (trust in 

the brand) when it’s consistent, eye-catching and 

tells your story. 

S:CRAFT prides itself on being the UK’S 

independent and value-added distributor, offering 

its partners exceptional service and fantastic 

products. When you partner with the company, it 

will support you and your business – whether it is 

tailored marketing advice, product training, and 

on-hand technical support with product ordering. 


FAUX WOOD VENETIAN BLINDS 

Our Quality Builds Your Reputation. 

To find out more 01908 642 888 | www.homecreationsuk.com

AWNINGS 

New collection for 2023 

markilux officially 

launches its new 

fabric collection 


The renewal of the markilux collection has 

always caused a few surprises over the 

years in terms of material and patterns. 

And this year is no different, because the new 

awning fabric collection “collection one” is more 

compact and up to date, with even more of an 

international focus. It combines classic styles with 

current trends and, furthermore, is more 

economical in its new, concentrated form. Some 

selected specialist dealers were given the chance 

to try out the collection in advance. And now, the 

collection is looking forward to its official launch in 

the spring. 

To date, markilux has introduced a new 

collection of awning cover fabrics every five years. 

And that time has come round again. The start of 

2023 will ring in the change to the “collection 

one” – an exciting mix of classic and new trendy 

patterns. A durable collection with a reduced 

scope of patterns, based on the three cover 

qualities “sunbow”,“sunvas” and “sunsilk”. The 

“collection one” is different from everything that 

went before it as, on the one hand, it is enduring 

and, on the other, will be constantly in flux. 

“suncolours” provide the 

durable basis 

Around 110 timeless, neutral “suncolour” fabrics 

form the basis. They will remain fairly constant 

over the years, with the exception of an 

occasional replacement. Every end consumer 

should feel at home here. The focus is on plain 

colours, false plains, textured patterns and classic 

stripes in seven colour families: in the qualities 

“sunvas”, the well-known high-tech polyester 

manufactured by a company affiliated to markilux, 

and “sunbow”, a top-quality acrylic fabric made in 

Europe. 

They are all fabrics that have sold well up to 

now and which are being merged to create a new 

portfolio. And that means that acrylic is once 

more part of the collection. Annette Busch, textile 

designer at markilux, explains: “Technically, yarns 

have changed an incredible amount over the past 

few years. Today, both materials have very similar 

properties as far as appearance, surface finish and 



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weatherproof behaviour are concerned.” 

On the one hand, this strategy, she explains, 

will allow the company to offer a much 

larger and more international variety of 

materials, which in particular will be an 

advantage for the export markets. And, on 

the other, having two manufacturers is 

economically more reliable, as they can 

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The classic “suncolours” are to be 

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material “sunvas” and the brilliantly luminous 

“sunsilk”, which is only to be employed here. 

Thus, “visutex“ remains an exclusive quality 

in “collection one”, produced, as it is, 

exclusively for markilux. The special look of 

the fabrics continues to thrive on its special 

textures, from elegant pin stripe patterns, 

from over-dyed mouliné yarns, from 

luminous stripes with a three-dimensional 

appearance and classic block stripes in a 

retro look. And moreover, especially from 

current trends. “This time, the “visutex“ 

covers were inspired in particular by five 

colour trends: pastel green, dark blue, light 

beige as well as an elegant silver and black. 

These are also our anniversary frame 

colours. The two together look absolutely 

fantastic on a patio and in the garden,” says 

a satisfied Annette Busch. This focus on 

trends is the basis for a “breathing”, dynamic 

collection. Because, in the future, the 

“visutex“ designs are to be replaced or 

extended on a regular basis or simply as 

needed with new exciting colours and 

patterns. This category also includes the 

“smart art” patterns which will continue to 

be featured in their very own small sample 

book. This, she feels, is how to remain 

flexible in the market and always stay up to 

date. 

Collection form saves 

resources 

Alongside the timeless basic patterns and 

the special “visutex“ creations, “collection 

one” also consists of the “specials”, fabrics 

which have specific technical properties. 

These include: “transolair”, “perfotex”, “perla 

FR” and, after a temporary stop in 

production, also “vuscreen”. These are 

available in 59 patterns. “With this compact 

structure, based on three pillars, we have 

made our awning cover collection fit for the 

future. Because, due to the lower number of 

cover fabrics and the fact that we are no 

longer stipulating a fixed life cycle, we need 

fewer resources. This makes the collection 

more modern and also more efficient. It is 

thus as long-lasting as it is dynamic and 

diverse. Furthermore, it fits in only one 

collection book and one carrying bag. Fabric 

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Developing the collection and finding a 

suitable supplier of quality acrylic was an 

intense process. The company scrutinised its 

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other manufacturers. That initially resulted in 

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current range in the steps that followed. “I 

think the ‘collection one’ has turned into a 

fantastic thing. It is easy to handle, is very 

internationally orientated and continues to 

illustrate our textile expertise,” says Annette 

Busch. In terms of colour, what the company 

offers is still also very special, particularly 

taking aspects such as “visutex” and the 

service “colour on demand” into 

consideration. “With this unique collection, 

we are once again going on the offensive. 

Because, what we have developed here is 

clever progress combined with a sense of 

proportion,” says a thoroughly convinced 

designer. 


Base Awnings 

Base Awnings are exclusively a trade only supplier. We are BAT, Dickson and Somfy stockists, 

providing a 2-week nationwide delivery. Early in 2023 we will launch the new Dickson® Orchestra 

collection of 173 fabric items featuring 58 new exclusive designs. 

Contact us on 01922 644429. 

sales@basedirect.co.uk 

www.basedirect.co.uk 

Becker Motors Ltd 

Becker Motors Ltd specialises in the manufacture and supply of motorised curtain tracks, Roman 

headrails and sun protection hardware. 

Offering the latest in Smart Home, Radio and Hardwired Technology. 

Call us today for expert advice and a friendly, prompt, service. Tel: +44 (0)1283 536700 

sales@beckermotors.co.uk www.beckermotors.co.uk 

Bloc Blinds 

Bloc Blinds are a leading UK based designer and manufacturer of simple, clever roller blinds and skylight blinds. 

The Bloc Out black out blind offers unmatched levels of darkness and its unique design offers up to 43% saving on 

heat loss, helping your customer to save energy- save money. 

Offering a range of safe by design products, order easily via our online portal. Contact us on +44 (0) 28 7944 0130 

sales@blocblinds.com 

bloccommercialblinds.com 

Dickson Constant 

Innovative textiles for your world. Five words that attest to our powers of innovation and global 

reach. Innovative in textiles is what drives Dickson to conquer the markets of the future and meet the 

challenge of improving people’s living space. 

kwild@dickson-constant.com www.dickson-constant.com 

Don Smith Blinds 

We specialise in the manufacture of rectangular and shaped, motorised and manual, Roof, Gable, and Skylight/Lantern 

blinds. We also offer supply only on motorised or manual Perfect Fit blinds (Pleated, Roller, Vision, and Venetian), 

Standard pleated blinds, Roller blinds using the Louvolite and Evans systems, Visions, Verticals, Allusion, Panel blinds 

and retractable insect screens. 

info@donsmithblinds.co.uk www.donsmithblinds.co.uk

East Anglia Blinds Limited 

E. A. Blinds can supply you with a fantastic range of pinoleum blinds, pleated blinds, roller blinds, roof roller blinds, 

venetian blinds, vertical blinds and Vision blinds. 

Offering a national and international service to the blind and conservatory industry. 

enquiries@eablinds.co.uk www.eablinds.co.uk 

Ellard 

Ellard is the UK’s largest supplier of drives and controls used to automate industrial doors, shutters, 

garage doors, blinds and gates. Over the course of the last 67 years and through our acquisition of 

NRG Automation, we have developed some of the very best market-leading products supported by the 

largest technical and customer service teams in the UK. 

sales@ellard.co.uk 

www.ellard.co.uk 

ISOTRA 

BLINDS AND ROLLER SHUTTERS. ISOTRA is the Czech producer of interior and exterior blinds, fabric roller 

blinds, plisse blinds, Japanese panel blinds, pre-window exterior roller shutters, insect screen, awnings, screen blinds 

and pergolas. ISOTRA has its own development workplace, design center, modern tool shop, pressure unit for 

thermo-plastics and wide manufacturing operating units. 

dvorsky@isotra.cz www.isotra.com 

Lienesch Ltd 

Lienesch Ltd is specialized in decorative, functional and technical fabrics for interior window coverings 

tailored for the home and project market. Lienesch Ltd, with a warehouse in Leeds, launched this year LIFF® 

Shades - a branded retail concept for cellular and pleated shades. 

Contact Lienesch Ltd for more information about the exciting and complete LIFF branded retail concept. 

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Morley Glass & Glazing Ltd 

Superior Uni-Blinds® double glazed units complete with ScreenLine integral blinds. 

Venetian and pleated options with 5 operating systems to choose from, including a magnetic slider and 

smart-home compatible motorised blinds from the UK’s market-leader. Wide range of colours available 

– reliable, maintenance-free and perfect for bi-fold and sliding doors. 

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Sattler SUN-TEX GmbH 

Sattler SUN-TEX GmbH- technical textiles at the highest level 

Sattler SUN-TEX GmbH has developed to become a leading supplier for technical textiles, manufacturing fabrics 

for sun, antiglare and privacy protection for residential and commercial buildings, as well as boat cover fabrics and 

weatherproof outdoor upholstery fabrics at our state-of-the-art facilities. 

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SHY Shading 

Manufactured in the UK, innovation, expertise, and heritage are at the heart of SHY’s shading solutions. Embracing 

challenge, we design and manufacture bespoke motorised blinds for windows of all shapes and sizes. 

We believe that each project is unique, and our in-house experts are always on-hand to offer tailored advice and 

solutions for your specific requirements. Contact SHY Shading on 01462 455 400 to talk to a specialist. 

sales@shy.co.uk www.shy.co.uk 

Supa-Shade Blinds & Awnings Ltd 

Supa-Shade offers Dutch Blinds in Kit form or complete, covered ready to fit. Also an extensive range of Extrusions 

with Nylon Components to match. 

Our computerised Bending Machine enables us to bend most shapes in the design and style to suit your needs. 

Telephone us on: 01803 522887 

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We specialise in the manufacture of 

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We also offer a huge range of quality 

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for supply only, including: 

Perfect fit blinds (pleated, roller, 

vision, venetian) 

Benthin Pleated blinds 

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windows 

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AWNINGS 

A gardener’s world 

Homeowners 

invest heavily in 

their gardens and 

are treating them 

as extensions to 

their houses, as 

Caribbean Blinds 

explains 

Over the last couple of years, gardens 

have become a major focus as the 

whole nation was forced to stay within 

its own four walls. As a result, people started to 

look for ways to make the most of their garden 

space and for many this meant transforming it to 

become a blended part of the home; an 

indoor/outdoor room. 

In 2022, a potential client, looking to transform 

their garden, contacted Caribbean Blinds London 

based dealer, Virtue Projects, to design and 

construct a high-end hotel style garden. The 

project was to include covered outdoor spaces 

and subsequently, Virtue Projects selected and 

included the Caribbean Blinds award-winning 

Outdoor Living Pod selecting the Deluxe model 

……..and two of them! 

What was the original 

customer brief? 

The client had a vision of creating a luxurious, 

high-end, hotel-like outdoor space where they 

would be able to host friends ‘in the garden’ allyear 

round. It would be a place to enjoy great 

food, drinks and music whilst also being a place of 

serenity for relaxing and unwinding. The space 

would need to function as an outdoor/indoor 

room so as to create the feeling of being outside 

while at the same time, being protected from the 

elements. 

How was the outcome 

achieved? 

The client asked for a result that exudes 

opulence whilst creating a wonderful alfresco 

home, so to achieve this ‘luxury, high-end’ feel that 

this project required, it would be essential to use 

the best quality materials and equipment. 

The right products for this project not only 

needed to be high quality but also have form and 

function, which is why the Deluxe Outdoor Living 

Pod from Caribbean Blinds was the obvious 

choice. The dealer had every confidence that this 

product would enable them to achieve the 

desired results and the verdict was, they most 

certainly made the correct decision. 

Why the Deluxe Outdoor 

Living Pod? 

This award-winning product is the most 

bespoke louvered roof pergola option from the 

Caribbean Blinds range and subsequently perfect 

for this project, where many bespoke elements 

were required. Integrated walls between the posts 

form the back of the outdoor kitchen, complete 

with extractor fan and outdoor seating area with 

windproof screens shielding the open sides 

without blocking the view when the weather is 

inclement. Added to this, ambient lighting sets the 

mood while infra-red heaters keep the chill away 

when the cold sets in. This structure really is the 

most flexible and adaptable within the range. Not 

forgetting its key feature of large 21cm wide roof 

louvers that rotate through 150 degrees, allowing 

the user to play with light and shade and when 

closed, are completely water, wind and even snow 

tight. 

How has the client's overall 

space transformed as a 

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client had envisaged and more. A beautiful space 

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the client now has a dream garden area to relax in 

and entertain friends while being protected from 

the elements. By opting for two of the Deluxe 

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A versatile choice 

The markilux 

"pergola" product 

range is extremely 

versatile 

The end consumer holds pergola awnings in 

high esteem as they create an outdoor 

space that has an airy Mediterranean flair. 

In recent years, manufacturer markilux has built up 

a particularly wide-ranging portfolio for this type 

of product. With this, a broad range of areas can 

be covered and many wishes with respect to 

individual requirements for sun and wet weather 

protection can be fulfilled. 

Today's pergola awnings have very diverging 

characters. But they all have one thing in common: 

these awning systems have been a sales magnet 

for years. Mainly, because they are more versatile 

and less expensive than a conservatory. On top of 

that, air can circulate under a pergola awning, so it 

is all but impossible for heat to accumulate. In 

addition, these systems can be attached to the 

wall of almost any house. And with their 

supporting posts, they are more stable in wind 

than many a conventional awning. For this reason, 

manufacturer markilux has continued to expand 

its range of pergola products over the course of 

time. Today, it offers a maximum in variety and 

design options. 

Accessories giving wet 

weather protection 

"We started years ago already with our 'pergola 

classic'. It was our first model of this kind, 

combining graceful lines with high stability. This is 

ensured by the telescopic posts at the front, which 

can be secured to the ground or held in place by 

weighted ballast boxes," explains Director, Michael 

Gerling, responsible for Production and R&D 

within the company. The model quickly found 

many aficionados in the market and showed 

potential to be made even more versatile. Initially, 

focus was laid on developing accessories for the 

"pergola classic". Matching vertical roller blinds and 

the shadeplus function should turn the awning 

into an all-round weather protection system. 

Weather protection that makes it possible to stay 

outside in comfort and in a cosy atmosphere 

almost all year round. The textile character of the 

solution as well as the lighting and heating options 

contribute to this, as well. 

Variety in shape and size 

The first pergola model concentrated primarily 

on size, as up to 30 square metres can be shaded 

using just one awning. And several units can be 

added to it. "In a next step, we therefore wanted 

to develop another model for smaller areas. So in 

2019, we brought the 'pergola compact' onto the 

market", Mr Gerling goes on to say. This compact, 

smart awning is suitable for areas up to 18 square 

metres in size. Unlike its sister model, the design of 

which is based on rounded forms, the smaller 

"pergola" is based on an angular design. From that 

compact format, it then carried on to the XXL 

format and an awning of superlatives with a 

completely new drive system: the "pergola 

stretch". Areas of up to 175 square metres can be 

covered and its cover is is transported in a similar 

way to that of a roof festoon. This year, the 

product range is to be expanded once again, this 

time by way of the "pergola cubic". Technically, it is 

identical to the classic "pergola", but revisits 

angular design language once again. 

Suitable for a wide variety of 

situations 

Michael Gerling explains: "The ability to offer a 

wide range of size options is a clear sales 

argument. But design details are also important to 

the end consumer. After all, the awning needs to 

suit the appearance of the house. And the 

modern architecture of today is often dominated 

by an angular design culture," he says. The different 

models, size formats, plus complementary 

accessories offer a lot of scope to configure the 

system individually, in particular, because it can also 

be combined with other awning models from the 

manufacturer. According to Mr. Gerling, just about 

any surface area can be shaded in this way. This 

applies to private gardens as well as to the 

outdoor areas of restaurants, cafés or hotels. This 

is perhaps the most decisive unique selling point. 


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NEW PRODUCTS 

Ahead of the game 

Eclipse says that 

there is an 

increasing demand 

for wider fabrics 

The window blind industry is continuously 

changing and here at Eclipse we are making 

sure we are staying ahead of these changes. 

One major change is that in general windows are 

getting bigger. Therefore, there is an increasing 

demand for wider fabrics. 

On top of this, consumers are now more aware 

of how the textile industry impacts our planet. Did 

you know that the textile industry is responsible for 

approximately 20% of the world's water waste and 

10% of all carbon emissions? We all have a part to 

play in reducing waste and helping to lower 

emissions. 

We have taken all these factors into 

consideration when developing new products. 

We are excited to introduce Palette eco to our 

current product offering. Our Palette eco fabric has 

been developed using 100% recycled yarn that has 

been derived from post-consumer PET drinking 

bottles. Palette eco is available as a 3m wide roller 

fabric in 7 of our bestselling colours – Bright White, 

Charcoal, Concrete, Grey, Iron, Stone Grey and 

White. 

We have developed a brand-new Palette eco 

swatch card that you can use to upsell this fantastic 

product offering. 

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NEW PRODUCTS 

Spring is in the air 

“Flower Market“ - 

Junkers & Müllers 

gives a foretaste of 

spring 

With new print designs for its roller blind 

collection, Junkers & Müllers is already 

allowing the first signs of spring to 

blossom. 

“Flower Market“ is the name of the new theme 

collection. And there are many discoveries to be 

made on a tour of this flower market. 

Alongside discreet, Scandinavian-style designs, 

there are watercolour-like, playful prints and those 

with a touch of romance. 

One of the highlights is the “Flower Bouquet“ 

design. The coarse fabric structure lends the 

generous design its very own liveliness. A special 

feature here is also the white “Frost“ reverse. It 

ensures an even opacity of the fabric and a solid 

compact handle. 

“Portobello“ is a powerful composition of 

imaginatively interpreted plant shapes. On the dense 

cotton-like fabric structure of the front, the 

pinseleffects of the design are reproduced in a finely 

nuanced way. As a blackout blind, it brings floral 

charm to the bedroom. In addition, there are two 

prints that are implemented on recycled polyester. 

This further expands the JM upcycling segment. 


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NEW PRODUCTS 

Next generation 

Mermet has 

installed solar 

shading at a 

company HQ in 

France 

Inaugurated in June 2022, Ampacity, the new 

Nexans research and innovation hub in Lyon, 

brings together a hundred or so engineers, 

researchers and technicians to work on tomorrow’s 

electrification challenges. 

In this building of almost 6000 m² open to the 

outside with its huge plate glass windows, but also 

to the inside through its open-space design, the 

architect AFAA ARCHITECTURE aimed to 

maximise the insertion of natural light for the 

comfort of users. So it was a natural step for us to 

choose our Screen Nature Ultimetal fabric (1306 

Bronze colour) for the 250 indoor blinds to 

provide the occupants with visual and thermal 

comfort while letting light into the premises. 

Warema, as blinds manufacturer, and Lenoir 

Métallerie, as installer, were selected to work with 

this fabric. 

Thanks to its metallised face the Screen Nature 

Ultimetal fabric skilfully combines high solar 

reflectance (74%), a low emissivity of 10% and 

outstanding visible transmission (Tv = 6%), 

irrespective of the colour. 

Thermal comfort is total and both glare and 

unwanted reflections are kept under control. It also 

allows optimum insertion of natural light, while its 

transparency maintains good through-vision. 

Besides its outstanding sunscreen properties, 

Screen Nature Ultimetal boasts many assets: 

• A PVC-free, halogen-free and polyester-free 

glass fibre fabric, it guarantees minimum 

environmental impact. 

• Incombustible, no smoke emission. 

• Very slim, ideal for blinds fitted into constricted 

spaces. 

By controlling the sun’s action on buildings, 

Mermet fabrics ensure user comfort and well-being 

(glare control, temperature management, etc.) and 

reduce energy consumption while limiting the need 

for artificial lighting and air conditioning. 


Telephone: 023 80773533 

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Sun Fashion is a family run business based in Hampshire. With over 40 years experience 

in the industry. We supply customers throughout the UK and Ireland. 

Trade suppliers and manufacturers of high quality exterior sun shading products. 

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arms, screens, recovers and more. 

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NEW PRODUCTS 

On the level 

PC Henderson has 

introduced a 

system that reduces 

installation time 

for blinds 

PC Henderson has brought to the market its 

latest product offering, Husky 120 Pro. 

Husky 120 Pro is a professional level sliding 

system which caters for wooden and metal doors 

up to 120kg. The system uses fewer components 

than comparable systems on the market which 

reduces the installation time and makes it suitable 

for all, from architects and specifiers to home 

improvement enthusiasts. 

The smooth-running system which has low initial 

friction benefits from a range of complementary 

accessories including a newly designed soft close 

mechanism. It sits alongside the current Husky 

products in our range including Husky Sliding and 

Husky Low Headroom. Trevor Cossins, managing 

director, P C Henderson explains the reasons for 

introducing the new product: 

“Assessing the changing global landscape, we 

decided that strategically the continual investment 

P C Henderson makes in the design and 

development of new products is key. Creating 

improved solutions keeps the business at the 

forefront of the industry and provides greater 

choice for our customers.” 

As well as the UK market, P C Henderson 

enjoys sales globally with customers in over 70 

countries. The company has a strong research and 

development ethos, continually delivering the most 

innovative and creative products to builders’ 

merchants, architects, contractors, and home 

improvement companies. 

Despite the challenges of the global pandemic, 

the business has enjoyed impressive growth and 

exceeded its sales targets for the last twelve 

months. Trevor Cossins commented, 

“Covid19 impacted businesses across the world 

and with our flexibility and responsive business 

practices we have been able to adapt and thrive. 

We see the launch of Husky 120 Pro as a 

continuation of our agile and proactive approach 

to operations.” 

Based in Co. Durham, P C Henderson has one 

of the most technically advanced manufacturing 

systems of its kind, consistently achieving ISO 9001 

quality certification. Explaining why the time was 

right to launch this product, Sales and Commercial 

Director David Newton said, 

“Our market research and feedback from 

customers confirmed the time was right to launch 

this new product. Husky is seen as the benchmark 

for sliding door hardware systems. We want to 

bring to market the very best kits and products 

with improved functionality at competitive prices.” 

“We are particularly proud of the new soft 

close accessory that can accommodate panels 

between 10kgs and 120kgs in weight, therefore 

reducing inventory for our customers. The new 

soft close product is extremely robust and we 

believe it will be extremely well received by the 

market.” 


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NEW PRODUCTS 

What have the Romans 

ever done for us? 

Style Studio’s new 

Roman & Curtain 

Collection has it 

all! 

The new Style Studio Roman & Curtain 

Collection offers an extensive range of over 

280 fabrics including striking plains, beautiful 

textures and exclusive on trend patterns! 

New for this Collection, we have a selection of 

exclusive designs inspired by our recently launched 

Roller Collection. Our popular Surreal, Mono 

Leopard and Fuchsia Swingtime patterns have been 

recoloured for the soft furnishings market and bring 

something unique and striking to the product 

offering. 

Perfect Plains 

Plains are always a popular choice, so we have 

introduced some new plain ranges for this 

Collection. With a wide selection of colours on 

offer, your customers can choose from 5 ranges and 

an in impressive 65 colours! 

Tempting Textures 

Textured plains are so easy to use as they can be 

understated and interesting without being too 

much of a statement in the room. Customer can 

easily style them up or down to match existing 

décor. 

We have 7 stylish ranges which offer a wide 

range of finishes including subtle two-tone colour, 

metallic weaves for those who like a little sparkle 

and small geometric patterns for an element of 

design. 

Popular Patterns 

Catch your customers’ eye with something 

different! Bring some designs to your customers 

with our wide range of classic and contemporary 

patterns. From simple florals to striking art deco 

motifs, there is something for every style. 

Inspired Interiors 

For this collection we have taken inspiration from 

different countries around the world. The delicate 

floral fabrics within this collection are driven from 

the Kew and Japanese Gardens and offer a pretty 

pattern in softer colours. 

The art deco vibe takes notes of the architecture 

of Lake Como, bringing an impactful and striking 


NEW PRODUCTS 

Ωlook for those who want to showcase a bold style. 

The rich colour palette of this collection is manifested from the art 

and culture of South Asia and offers some on trend and luxurious 

colours. 

Eco recycled fabrics 

The textile industry is responsible for approximately 20% of the 

worlds water waste and 10% of all carbon emissions. We can all play 

our part in reducing waste and helping to lower emissions. 

That is why we have introduced a selection of recycled fabrics using 

PET yarns to our product ranges. In doing this, we are helping to close 

the gap between raw materials and recycling. 

Our eco fabrics in our book are labelled with an eco-logo for easy 

identification. With 9 ranges and 40 items to choose from, your 

customers will love our range of eco fabrics. From natural textures to 

geometric patterns to choose from, show your customers that eco 

fabrics can also be stylish! 

Curtains 

All of the fabrics in our Collection are available as Curtains. We 

have 5 header types to choose from, including our new Wave Curtain 

Option. This new stylish heading creates soft folds of fabric that give a 

contemporary ripple effect. 

We also offer Eyelet, Pencil Pleat, Double Pinch Pleat and Triple 

Pinch Pleat options with standard or blackout linings. You can also 

complete the set of Curtains with our fabric tiebacks. 

Your customers will love choosing a cushion to match their new 

blind or curtains. We offer 3 sizes 30x50cm, 40x40cm and 60x60cm 

that they can mix and match with. 

Motorised Blinds 

Upsell your Roman blinds to Powershade - the ultimate Roman 

blind for the home. A luxurious and affordable motorised Roman 

blind that is operated at the touch of a button! Complete with a quiet 

and smooth operation Powershade Roman combines style and 

control. 

For customers who wish to control their blinds through their 

smartphone devices, the Powershade Smart Controller is what they 

need. Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Siri 

Shortcuts, it brings the ultimate convenience and technology to your 

customers home. 

more than 

now available LIFF ® Shades 

A branded retail concept for cellular and pleated shades. 

The LIFF ® shades collection is an honest, sustainable and 

attractive collection. 

The pre-defined collection of cellular and pleated fabrics is 

well presented in colour groups and offers a large variety in 

textures, textiles and transparency. 

Contact us for more information about the exciting and 

complete LIFF ® branded retail concept. 

Order your collection books from inventory. 

Lienesch Ltd 

Unit 2 - Hunslet Trading Estate, 

Severn Road, LEEDS, LS10 1BL United Kingdom 

Tel. 0113 8681066 

info@lienesch.co.uk 

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NEW PRODUCTS 

Getting a grip 

Louvolite has 

created a fitting 

system that makes 

it easier for blind 

installers 

everywhere 

Anyone involved in the installation of 

window shades will have experienced the 

challenges sometimes seen when fitting 

blinds into certain scenarios. 

If you have ever tried to fix brackets into an RSJ 

or concrete lintel or try to explain to an insistent 

customer that you will be very careful when drilling 

into their porcelain tiled bathroom but cannot take 

responsibility for any resultant damage, you will 

know exactly some of the challenges that can be 

faced. 

So the task was given to the Louvolite 

Engineering team to create a system which takes 

away the issues that are often seen by the installer 

when fitting into a recess and open up additional 

opportunities for the industry. 

After many meetings and literally hundreds of 3D 

printed sample ideas, the first recognisable concept 

of the final product was seen. The prototype was 

essentially a two piece unit which used a cam action 

to lock the plate featuring the location for the roller 

shade end sets, whilst the top plate was located into 

the Louvolite fascia system. 

Affixed to the outside of the blind location plate 

was a flexible sheet featuring multiple grip areas 

which seemed to differ in height. So how did this 

product work? 

Well – first the measurement of the inside recess 

width is taken – this needs to be accurate – and 

then the drop. The blind is manufactured with 

appropriate allowances. The new style brackets are 

inserted into the fascia and the blind receiving 

plates are folded flat up to the fascia. Position the 

fascia within the recess and raise to position, then 

lower them until they lock into the recess as the 

cam action takes effect; do this to both brackets. 

The flexible material fixed to the outside of the 

blind location plate compresses to ensure a tight fit. 

Finally install the blind and, hey presto, the blind is 

installed without any need to fix through into 

plasterwork, tiles, window frames or any other 

substance. The system takes literally seconds to 

install. 

What if the blind doesn’t quite fit? Well, our 

engineering team thought of that too. Within the 

section that is fitted to the fascia is a space which 

receives a moulded square block. This block 

features the numbers 0/1/2/3 on one of the 

brackets and 0/-1/-2/-3 on the opposite bracket. 

By rotating the appropriate block within its 

location you can either increase the operating 

width of the system by up to 3mm, or reduce the 

width of the operating system by up to 3mm – 

absolutely brilliant!!!. 

Ok, so now the need was to try out this 

product in real world situations. Dozens of 

colleagues within Louvolite were asked to measure 

areas of their homes – accurately – to trial the 

new system. The Engineering team needed 

differing surfaces on which to install the products 

– tiles, painted surfaces, wallpaper, textured 

wallpaper, wood and anything else that is found in 

window recesses. 

As was expected there were some failures – 

recesses were not always measured accurately and 

a number of installations that were measured 

accurately showed some slippage. The slippage was 

a concern and resulted in further multiple tests on 

the materials for the flexible pad until a final 

material was selected. This worked well in further 

tests including bathroom and kitchen areas which 

featured tiling and of course steam. 

So what was next? More trials, of course, with 

significant weight being constantly applied to a 

blind installed using the new system and operating 

continuously via a One Touch motor. Again success 

and added knowledge, allowing the team to add 

further refinements where deemed appropriate. 

So now the trade has a new installation product 

from Louvolite which will allow blinds to be 

installed, not only in those locations already 

mentioned, but also in places such as rental 

properties and halls of residence where 

renters/students are not allowed to screw into 

walls or frames. Gone too are the situations where 

apologies are needed when tiles are cracked or 

poor plasterwork exposed. 

Grip Fit takes care of all of these issues and is 

simple to install and remove – and of course, Grip 

Fit is available only from Louvolite! 


TECHNICAL FABRIC 

FOR SOLAR PROTECTION 

MAX 

As part of the launch of 

its new DICKSON SOLAR 

FABRICS collection, MAX 

range has been reinvented 

with a new, higherperformance 

coating for 

unparalleled resistance to 

weather conditions. 

A solution-dyed acrylic fibre for an 

incomparable resistance over time. 

An innovative treatment for 

easy maintenance. 

A technical coating for 

enhanced waterproofing. 

A « 4 seasons » fabric for 

MAXimum outdoor fun ! 

Edition 12/2022 - SAS DICKSON CONSTANT - capital 12.640.000 euros - 381 347 970 R.C.S. Lille Métropole - Photos : Dickson 


More information on : 

dickson-constant.com

Helpline 

To advertise here contact Julie at j.saridakis@turretgroup.com 

AWNING FABRICS 

BLINDS FABRICS 

FLY/INSECT SCREENS 

PLEATED BLIND SYSTEM 

& FABRICS 

Pleated Blinds 

Roller / Verticals / Pleated blinds / Honeycomb 

Everything you need to 

manufacture Pleated 

blinds using Louvolite 

fabrics & components 

For more information contact: 

info@lienesch.co.uk 

lienesch.com 

CONCEALED BLINDS & TRACKS 

INTEGRAL BLINDS 

Customer Services 

0161 882 5050 

orders@louvolite.com 

www.dickson-constant.com 

Contact Luxaflex 

CONTACT: 

Distributor for Dickson awning fabrics 

0161 442 9500 

kwild@dickson-constant.com 

AWNINGS 

UK manufactured 

2-week nationwide delivery 

BAT & Dickson stockists 

Exclusive Trade only Supplier 

sales@basedirect.co.uk 

www.basedirect.co.uk 

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ROLLER BLIND FABRICS, 

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SALES DESIGNERS REQUIRED 

FOR SALE 

Blinds and Shutter 

shop business. 

Leasehold premises 

East London / Essex border 

Established 48 years 

Please contact if interested with 

possible proposal/offer to 

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SPECIALIST INSTALLERS REQUIRED 

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BLINDS CURTAINS SHUTTERS 

Join our team of 

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advisors 

Immediate start available 

Become your own boss and join Hillarys network 

of local advisors, design consultants and 

installers. Whether your skill is sales or you’re just 

a keen DIY’er, you’ll work in your local area to 

help people transform their homes. 

DISCOVER YOUR NEW 

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 

Our Sales Designers and our Installers remain at the heart of our business. 

If you have exceptional customer service skills, a great eye for precision and 

detail this could be the perfect opportunity for you. 

• Part-time & full-time opportunities available • High earning potential 

• Comprehensive training provided 

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To find out more register for your free virtual 

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AREA SALES MANAGER REQUIRED 

An exciting opportunity to join our team at Tropical Blinds and take advantage of 

our continued investment in growth. 

AREA SALES MANAGER 

Tropical Blinds are seeking a talented and motivated professional with proven success of working in a target driven role. 

The main purpose of the role is to grow and develop the sales of window blinds and shutters in the following postcode areas: - 

Doncaster, Hull, Sheffield, Lincoln, Nottingham, Derby, Stoke-on-Trent, Walsall, Birmingham, Coventry, 

Leicester and Northampton. 

You will be at the forefront of developing relationships through the identification, nurturing and conversion of prospective 

customers. An equally important part of the role is to visit existing customers to maintain and develop relationships and sales. 

Key competencies include over 3 years experience in a similar role, ability to work independently, strong presentation, relationship 

building and negotiation skills, excellent organisational, administrative and IT skills and to hold a full UK driving licence. 

In return we will offer you a comprehensive salary and commission package (salary on application) that also includes full training, 

a company car, company phone and laptop, 20 days annual leave and flexible hours to suit the role. 

You will also be joining a company founded in 1978, proud to produce high standards of product and services and constantly 

driving to increase their product portfolio and market share. 

To apply and to receive a full job description, please email your CV and covering letter to recruitment@tropicalblindsltd.co.uk 

In the April 2023 edition, features include: 

n Security shutters & insect screens n Vertical blinds 

n Digital technology & social media n Awnings & terrace coverings 

n Conservatory, rooflight & shaped blinds n Fabric technology 

n Wood & pinoleum blinds n Sustainability 

To submit your editorial article, 

please contact: 

John Hatcher, Editor 

E: j.hatcher@turretgroup.com 

View Blinds & Shutters online at www.blindsmagazine.co.uk

IMPRESSIONS 

WOOD VENETIAN COLLECTION 

Combining Tropical Blinds’ extensive experience producing wood blinds and our continued success with 

the Impressions Faux Wood blind, we are excited to launch the Impressions WOOD Collection. 

Six carefully selected Basswood colours will complement and enhance any interior décor, harmonising 

perfectly within the current interiors trend of white, cream, grey and black. Available with ladder braid, 

25mm and 38mm tape, these stunning wood blinds will add warmth and elegance to any setting. 

Please contact your Area Sales Manager, or the customer services team, to request a swatch containing 

the complete collection including tapes or a sample blind. 

You can see all our product ranges and first class customer support systems at 

tropicalblinds.com

2022 

Style Studio 

Roman & Curtain 

Collection 

MSS5134 

ORDER 

YOUR 

NEW BOOKS 

TODAY 

For more information contact your Area Sales Manager 

or call our Customer Service Department on: 

0141 814 3500 

www.eclipseblinds.co.uk

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