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Step Up to the Style Bar

by Terry Coffey | April 9, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper At Home, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Every room is different. Every person has a unique sense of style. That’s why we believe in giving you as many alternatives as possible. Soon you will be able to step up your style game with the latest hem bar offering from Draper and Draper At Home: The Style Bar! A...

Elevate Shades Now Available for Commercial Market

by Chuck Raible | April 1, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Commercial clients are asking for shading solutions that deliver clean aesthetics, reliable performance, and long‑term value. For dealers and architects, that means finding products that not only look great on day one but continue performing without creating...

Bringing 2026 Color Trends to Life with Draper At Home

by Terry Coffey | March 25, 2026 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Color forecasters and interior designers seem to agree: homeowners are moving away from cool minimalism and toward nature-inspired palettes that feel grounded, joyful, and familiar. 2026 is a year defined by richer neutrals, dustier jewel tones, earthy greens, and...

Versa Clarion Fixed Screen Delivers Strength, Economy, and Performance

by Jim Hoodlebrink | March 4, 2026 | Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology | 0 Comments

There are three things required for fixed screens used in hospitality, education, and other applications: strength, performance, and economy. The new Versa Clarion fixed frame screen from Draper delivers all 3. Strength The Versa Clarion frame is constructed of 1-1/2...

Introducing Elevate, Our Next Gen Cordless Manual Shades!

by Clint Childress | February 4, 2026 | Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

It’s time to take the home manual shading experience to a new level. New Elevate shades from Draper At Home deliver the safety, durability, and performance your clients have been clamoring for. Cordless shades with one-touch operation are an increasingly popular...

Screen Surface Development: Video

by Brian Hocker | Jul 2, 2012 | Screen Technology

In January 2011, I was asked by Draper ownership to accept new responsibility for Projection Screen Fabric Development. At that time, Draper had approximately 14 projection screen fabric offerings available, and there was a gap between what we offered and what the...

Draper wins SCN Award for Most Innovative Projection Screen

by Amy Madden | Jun 28, 2012 | Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Last fall we redesigned our tab-tensioning system and completely revolutionized the product line. We were recognized for our innovation at InfoComm this year by System Contractor News. We celebrated 110 years of innovation at InfoComm this year, so the award was the...

19th InfoComm and Counting

by Jim Hoodlebrink | Jun 26, 2012 | Rental & Staging

It was a fun week at InfoComm this year--my 19th year to attend the show. With so many new Draper products, there was always something to talk about. For our portable screens the new hit is our brand new folding screen cases. We updated our two largest cases. Now they...

InfoComm 2012 Wrap Up

by Amy Madden | Jun 22, 2012 | Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Draper celebrated its 110th year in business at InfoComm this year with a contest. We asked visitors to guess the total years experience working the show and the winner would get an iPad and smart cover! The lucky winner, Don Bailey from Tech Design Resources in...

Will We See You at InfoComm?

by Penny Sitler | Jun 8, 2012 | Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology

It's been really quiet around here. A lot of parents get nervous when it's quiet...something must be going on! What are those kids up to? At Draper, we are definitely up to something! InfoComm is happening next week in Las Vegas. We hope you're coming, and that you'll...

Draper Employees Walking to Hawaii

by John Pidgeon | Apr 11, 2012 | From the President's Desk

Draper has one of the best employee wellness programs in the State of Indiana. At last month’s Annual Employee Meeting Mike Broome reported that since we began our wellness program three years ago 40 Draper employees have quit smoking and our Weight Watchers...

Wall Pads – Where are they needed?

by Neal Turner | Mar 28, 2012 | Gym Equipment

The quick answer to the question of where wall pads are needed is everywhere in a gym or recreation area. I am sure at this point everyone is thinking that is a very self-serving answer from a wall pad manufacturer, but I think if you read on, you will see why my...

SkyLight 2 FlexShade for Large Openings

by Jeff Miller | Mar 21, 2012 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades

Draper is pleased to introduce our SkyLight 2 FlexShade. After intensive research and development, the SkyLight 2 is now ready for shipment. Designed for large openings, the SkyLight 2 can be as wide as 13' or as long as 21'. This motorized product is available with...

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