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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...

Longwood Gardens: A Partnership in Innovation

by Terry Coffey | January 28, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Custom Shading Systems Help Create a Unique Botanical Conservatory Experience. Even a garden filled with plants from hot climates can get overheated in a traditional glass house. Custom Draper shades are an integral part of this modern interpretation of the classic...

FlexShade® NEXD is Better than Ever-These New Videos Show Why

by Terry Coffey | Sep 23, 2020 | Solar Control & Window Shades

Since the release of the heavy-duty Clutch-Operated FlexShade® NEXD, Draper® has been pleased by the positive response. Even with that positive response, our engineers never stop looking for ways to improve our products. In two new videos, solar control product...

4K-A Clearer Picture

by Terry Coffey | Sep 16, 2020 | Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

When someone inquires about a 4K display, what are they talking about? Sure, 4K, but what does that mean exactly? Does 4K mean the same thing for flat panels and projectors and screens? Since the development of 4K we’ve seen a lot of confusion among our clients and...

New Video Series Helps with FlexShade® ZIP Installation

by Terry Coffey | Sep 9, 2020 | External Videos, From the Field, Solar Control & Window Shades

Where do you go to find out how to do something? More and more, the answer to that question is YouTube. There is a demand for online video tutorials for more than just basic tips and fixes. Window shade installation professionals are also looking for video content to...

New Draper Regional Sales Manager Brings Wealth of Experience

by Terry Coffey | Sep 2, 2020 | Draper Updates, From the Field, Houses of Worship, Pro AV Integration

Draper® has added a new AV regional sales manager for the northeastern United States. Tom Brochard joins Draper after more than 20 years in the consumer electronics industry with well-regarded organizations including SnapAV and Control4. At Draper he is responsible...

Our New AV Warranty Has You Covered

by Terry Coffey | Aug 26, 2020 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology

Draper has always been a manufacturer of quality products that stand the test of time. Over 60 years ago, Draper came to the audiovisual industry with the V-Screen, a sturdy classroom projection screen that was the very first to be covered by a five-year warranty....

Getting the Most from Your Glare Control Strategy

by Terry Coffey | Aug 19, 2020 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades

Glare, solar heat gain, and direct sunlight diminish the comfort of interior spaces, making it more difficult for people to perform basic work functions. A 2003 study showed that the greater the glare potential from primary view windows, the greater the impact on...

Draper Adds Absen Acclaim version of Foundation Mount System

by Terry Coffey | Aug 12, 2020 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration

Are you looking for a better and faster way to install LED video walls featuring Absen Acclaim or Acclaim Plus LED panels? If you are, Draper® is now shipping our Foundation™ Mount System designed specifically for the Acclaim and Acclaim Plus series. Draper designed...

Help Protect Yourself and Others with the Clarity Shield™

by Terry Coffey | Aug 6, 2020 | Draper Updates, From the Field, Gym Equipment, International Update, Pro AV Integration

As schools and businesses seek ways to safely recover and open during the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of everyone involved is of paramount concern. Business owners, community leaders, and school administrators are looking for solutions that will help...

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