Technology
Your customers can harness the power of the latest technologies to get the most out of blinds, shutters and awnings.
With new features being introduced all the time, there are lots of solutions to make life easier.
From motorised blinds that open and close at the touch of a button or voice command to the latest innovations in fabrics and blind design, manufacturers constantly strive to improve usability and value.
The iconic all-glass Shard building with views across London is a shining example of how state of the art shading can allow such structures to be built.
Automation ensures shading is always in the optimum position for energy reduction, temperature and light control and health and wellbeing.
Motorisation
Automated, wireless controls enable people to effortlessly open and close blinds and shutters and have become more affordable than ever before.
Motorisation has the added benefit of controlling shading at high and inaccessible places so users can have greater control and maximise all the benefits whatever the time of year.
Blinds can give the impression that a home is occupied if the owner is away.
From a simple remote control to systems that integrate with smart home devices to building management systems, motorisation enables users to maximise all the benefits as well as supporting privacy, security and wellbeing.
New Innovations
Manufacturers are constantly investing in new technologies to meet the needs of building owners and users.
Against the backdrop of global warming and growing energy prices, shading products have an increasingly important role to play in helping manage extreme temperatures, light control and energy efficiency.
Roller blinds with zipped side channels, honeycomb blinds and metalised coated fabrics can help maximise insulation alongside a growing choice of solar protection materials.
New textures, weaves and yarns are constantly being developed alongside eco-products using recycled and recyclable materials.
There are also high performance fabrics treated with special water repellent and dirt repelling technology to materials that can withstand various weather conditions.
Some internal fabrics have coatings which kill bacteria, including coronavirus making them ideal for healthcare environments.
Improved Safety
There are child safe alternatives for every blind style available so always consider these first when advising customers.
Manufacturers have created a wide range of blinds that do not use cords or chains.
Blinds can now be simply moved into position by hand with spring assisted operation.
Wands can be used to operate vertical blinds and venetian blinds to open and close the blinds and tilt the slats.
Motorisation offers child safe operation and ease of use, with some linking to home automation and smartphones and tablets.
Test your knowledge regarding the child safety requirements of window blinds.
Visit the Make It Safe website to find out more
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