Blinds & Shutters - Issue 3/2023
Summer seems to have arrived and I imagine it’s peak season for companies that are involved in the awnings and solar shading markets. There seems to a lot of choices out there and it will be interesting to see how the home improvement market copes with the increasing of interest rates over the last few months. Lots of fixed mortgage rates are coming to an end, from historically low levels, so it way create another shock to consumers. So fingers crossed that it’s not as bad as some economists would have us believe and hopefully the rest of the summer will be long and hot!
Summer seems to have arrived and I imagine it’s peak season for companies that are involved in the awnings and solar shading markets.
There seems to a lot of choices out there and it will be interesting to see how the home improvement market copes with the increasing of interest rates over the last few months.
Lots of fixed mortgage rates are coming to an end, from historically low levels, so it way create another shock to consumers. So fingers crossed that it’s not as bad as some economists would have us believe and hopefully the rest of the summer will be long and hot!
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ROLLER BLINDS<br />
Roll on the summer<br />
Louvolite says<br />
roller blinds are<br />
the perfect choice<br />
this summer<br />
When it comes to window treatments,<br />
roller blinds have retained their place<br />
as the most popular choice among<br />
homeowners everywhere. They are convenient,<br />
easy to use, and provide many different levels of<br />
privacy and light control. As window blind suppliers,<br />
you of course want to offer your customers<br />
products that cater to the latest trends and<br />
demands in the industry. Louvolite roller blinds tick<br />
all the boxes in that regard. So just why are roller<br />
blinds the smart choice for homeowners, and why<br />
do the quality of fabrics, prints, designs and<br />
seasonal colours play such an important role.<br />
A Diverse Range of Shades<br />
and Fabrics<br />
One of the biggest reasons roller blinds are so<br />
popular is due to the vast array of colours, designs<br />
and prints they come in. Whether your customer is<br />
looking for a subtle, understated shade such as<br />
Louvolite’s Dawn and Tiree ranges or something<br />
bold such as Carnival and Birdsong, then roller<br />
blinds offer a large range of options. The quality of<br />
the fabric is also crucial, as it determines both the<br />
look and durability of the product.<br />
The Benefits of Textured<br />
Fabric<br />
Textured fabrics have emerged as a big trend in<br />
the world of roller blinds. Not only do they add<br />
depth and dimension to a room while making a<br />
real statement, but they are also functional, helping<br />
to keep rooms cooler through the coming summer<br />
months. Textured fabrics such as Banbury, Hampton<br />
and Monterey are extremely popular fabric ranges<br />
this season.<br />
The Use of Laminate Fabric<br />
Laminate fabric has been used in the production<br />
of roller shades for some time now. They are<br />
durable, easy to maintain and come in an<br />
abundance of colours and textures such as Collina,<br />
Crush and the ever-popular Shot Silk. However, it is<br />
crucial to ensure that the laminate fabric used is of<br />
a high quality and made from non-toxic materials.<br />
All Louvolite’s laminates satisfy this prerequisite by<br />
having Greenshield accreditation.<br />
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