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Summer with Draper At Home

by Terry Coffey | June 24, 2026 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

What does summer mean to you? To your customers? Chilling on the patio? Enjoying nature’s vibes with the family? Spending quality time with the kids? Perhaps the Gershwins put it best: Summertime, and the living is easy. At least, it should be. But pesky problems like...

Draper Takes You Behind the Scenes Hollywood Style at InfoComm 2026

by Joseph Burke | June 10, 2026 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, AV Structures & Mounts, Foundation AV Structures & Mounts, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology | 0 Comments

Content and flashy screens may get the big headlines, but in just one week at InfoComm 2026, Draper, Inc., is proving that there is plenty of glamor behind the scenes, and behind the screens! A truly spectacular LED video wall experience starts with the structure...

New Align Bar Solves Uneven Exterior Surfaces

by Terry Coffey | May 27, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper At Home, Outdoor Living, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Exterior shading continues to grow in popularity as homeowners and businesses like restaurants look to create comfortable outdoor spaces without the cost of new construction. But the power of outdoor shading systems like the FlexShade ZIP and ZIP XL is in their...

New White Paper: Choosing Between Line Voltage and Low Voltage Motorized Shades

by Terry Coffey | May 20, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Commercial buildings are evolving fast, and so are the expectations for comfort, energy performance, and seamless integration of building systems. As more projects incorporate motorized shading, one question consistently rises to the top: Should you design around line...

Portable Projection Just Got a Lot Better — and Easier

by Jim Hoodlebrink | May 7, 2026 | Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology | 0 Comments

In the world of projection in small meeting rooms, old-fashioned tripod screens are no longer a viable option. However, folding screens can be bulky and difficult for a single person to set up. The new Ultimate Folding Screen Lite from Draper solves both of these...

Pre-Planning with Draper Improves Function and Safety

by Terry Coffey | Mar 24, 2021 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment

The construction of a 100,000 square foot athletics, recreation, wellness and health science complex at Alvernia University in Reading, Pennsylvania, was in serious danger of suffering project delays due to gym safety concerns. Could the gym control system help? The...

The Joy of Printing

by Terry Coffey | Mar 17, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Window shades are one of the most versatile and multi-functional products to be found, whether in the commercial or residential markets. They combine art and beauty with scientific performance for a unique solution to many different needs. One of the fastest growing...

New AIA Courses Bring Shade Fabric Selection Into the 21st Century

by Terry Coffey | Mar 10, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Traditionally, shade fabric selection has been mostly the responsibility of interior designers. But with more precise manufacturing of shade fabrics and the development of testing and modeling capabilities, more and more architects are turning to performance...

Transportation Update

by Terry Coffey | Mar 4, 2021 | Draper Updates

If you have noticed shipments from Draper and other suppliers have been taking longer to reach their destinations, you aren’t alone. Many of our customers and dealers have noticed this continuing trend as America’s freight system continues to lag behind. Some freight...

New Podcast Focuses on Selecting the Right Fabric for Proper Shading

by Terry Coffey | Mar 3, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Creating a perfect solution is often a team effort. Such is the case when it comes to shading solutions and partnership between Draper® and Phifer, a third-generation, family-owned-and-operated textile weaver and manufacturer based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Jeff Miller,...

EPA Ruling Means Avila Twilight FR Not Available for Now

by Terry Coffey | Mar 2, 2021 | Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added Decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE) to its listed of restricted chemicals according to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). As of March 8, 2021, products containing this chemical can no longer be...

More Innovations in Solar Shading

by Terry Coffey | Feb 24, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Would it surprise you that the window shade market is a very innovative space? Increasingly sophisticated yet simple control solutions and a crop of high-performance fabric shading solutions have brought shades out of the exclusive territory of interior design...

Check Out Our Latest Videos on YouTube!

by Terry Coffey | Feb 17, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, External Videos, Gym Equipment, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

More video is consumed online than any other form of content. Draper® is working hard to create the valuable video content you need, and we’ve recently added several new videos to our YouTube channel. Feature Review: UL-Listed M12 Connector CablesIn this video,...

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