by Chuck Raible | Nov 11, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
Draper is expanding production of the TESS 660 tensioned shading system from being exclusively at U.K.-based Guthrie Douglas to now include the Draper manufacturing facility in Spiceland, Indiana. By expanding production to both facilities, the worldwide market can be...
by Clint Childress | Nov 4, 2026 | Draper At Home, Outdoor Living
Cooler weather is here for many of us and with it the annual question, “How long can we use the patio?” The ability to enjoy our outdoor spaces for longer is a big driver of the increasing popularity of outdoor shades. The power of outdoor shading systems...
by Matt Schultz | Oct 28, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Gym Equipment
An interesting trend has been developing in the construction of high school athletic training and practice facilities. They’ve been getting larger. Much larger. There are a few reasons behind this trend. Climate Control for Outdoor Sports: Sports where practices have...
by Clint Childress | Oct 21, 2026 | Draper At Home, Solar Control & Window Shades
October is Window Covering Safety Month, an important reminder that the products we choose for our homes should deliver both beauty and peace of mind. At Draper At Home, safety is a core part of product design. All of our bead chain shades are equipped with our...
by Chuck Raible | Oct 14, 2026 | Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
Are you looking for a way to avoid light gaps around the edges of your window shades? Would you like to be able to have your shades down and windows open at the same time without the fabric panel moving with the breeze? The latest motorized interior window shade...
by Chris Broome | Oct 7, 2026 | Draper Updates
In our efforts to be responsible partners and good stewards, we take reducing waste very seriously. Still, each year Draper, like many companies, ends up with unused inventory. This could be due to returns, discontinued product, scrap, or various other reasons. We...