Blinds & Shutters - Issue 4/2023
As we reach the end of summer which has not been the greatest in terms of weather it will be interesting to see which way the wind is blowing in regard to the environment as the next general election approaches. I live close to London and the ULEZ extension has been on top of the agenda for many people. The statistics on London’s air quality are extremely worrying with the WHO saying that air pollution far exceeds limits. Do we ignore the evidence and continue to put lives at risk? I would imagine we would not like a polluting business near our home or place of work and it is impressive that blinds companies are stepping up and taking on board their environmental responsibilities. We are all aware that there is a cost involved, but it seems a small price to pay for a healthy future. John Hatcher editor
As we reach the end of summer which has not been the greatest in terms of weather it will be interesting to see which way the wind is blowing in regard to the environment as the next general election approaches.
I live close to London and the ULEZ extension has been on top of the agenda for many people. The statistics on London’s air quality are extremely worrying with the WHO saying that air pollution far exceeds limits. Do we ignore the evidence and continue to put lives at risk? I would imagine we would not like a polluting business near our home or place of work and it is impressive that blinds companies are stepping up and taking on board their environmental responsibilities.
We are all aware that there is a cost involved, but it seems a small price to pay for a healthy future.
John Hatcher
editor
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CONTENTS<br />
www.blindsmagazine.co.uk<br />
Regulars<br />
NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4<br />
<strong>Blinds</strong>byPost has renewed its sponsorship of Bradford City<br />
NEW PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-68<br />
There are plenty of new products being launched in <strong>2023</strong><br />
Features and articles<br />
PROFILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10<br />
It is important to promote you brand in the blinds industry<br />
FABRIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12<br />
Making the right fabric choice is vital<br />
SHUTTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-18<br />
Is it still possible to get hand crafted shutters?<br />
MARKETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-36<br />
We look at the latest interior design trends<br />
AWNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-48<br />
There is a new name in the outdoor market!<br />
SOLAR SHADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-76<br />
Consumers are still looking to create an indoor environment,<br />
outdoors<br />
From the editor<br />
<strong>Issue</strong> FOUR <strong>2023</strong><br />
As we reach the end of summer<br />
which has not been the greatest<br />
in terms of weather it will be<br />
interesting to see which way the<br />
wind is blowing in regard to the<br />
environment as the next general<br />
election approaches.<br />
I live close to London and the<br />
ULEZ extension has been on<br />
top of the agenda for many<br />
people. The statistics on<br />
London’s air quality are<br />
extremely worrying with the<br />
WHO saying that air pollution<br />
far exceeds limits. Do we ignore<br />
the evidence and continue to<br />
put lives at risk? I would imagine<br />
we would not like a polluting<br />
business near our home or place<br />
of work and it is impressive that<br />
blinds companies are stepping<br />
up and taking on board their<br />
environmental responsibilities.<br />
We are all aware that there is a<br />
cost involved, but it seems a<br />
small price to pay for a healthy<br />
future.<br />
John Hatcher<br />
editor<br />
www.blindsmagazine.co.uk<br />
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