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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...

Four Takeaways from Draper’s Annual Employee Meeting

by Terry Coffey | Apr 17, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates

On a recent, relatively mild spring day, visitors to Spiceland, Indiana, would have witnessed something strange. The streets of this 800-plus population town were filled with more than 700 people, some walking, others driving, all headed for the same destination: the...

FlexShade Recharge Allows Motorization Without Wiring

by Terry Coffey | Apr 13, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades

Commerce Tower, located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, is on the National Register of Historic Buildings as the first “curtain wall” building west of the Mississippi. So when a renovation was planned for the landmark, no detail was too small—including solar...

New Modular System Cleans Up Large Wall Pad Cut-Outs

by Terry Coffey | Apr 10, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Gym Equipment

Wall pads are an important part of gymnasium safety. But what happens when there’s something in the way? We’ve all seen situations in gyms where there is a fire extinguisher cabinet, drinking fountain, AED cabinet, or other large obstacle located right in the middle...

Draper Delivers Even in the Busy Season

by Terry Coffey | Apr 6, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Today it is more important than ever that a manufacturing partner can deliver quality products on time. Here are some ways Draper delivers to make sure it’s business as usual for our customers: Added capacity Thanks to our shade customers, Draper has experienced rapid...

Demonstrating Ambient Light Rejection

by Terry Coffey | Apr 3, 2018 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology

For years, white projection screens were the solution offered in just about every space, even where high amounts of ambient light would “wash out” the image. But, the science of ambient light rejection has transformed projection screen performance. Still, many remain...

Updates That Make Our Shades Even Better

by Terry Coffey | Mar 30, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Splashy new product announcements always seem to get the most attention. But often the most important innovations and improvements are smaller upgrades and advances that are easily overlooked. We’ve recently made several changes in and additions to our window shade...

TV Show Features Behind-the-Scenes Look at Draper Shade Production

by Terry Coffey | Mar 23, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Giving customers insight into the heart of a manufacturer is an important part of doing business, especially when so many companies conduct business with a kind of “scorched earth” strategy. One way Draper lets people see the real us is through what we call The Draper...

NEXD-the Next Generation of Heavy–Duty Shade Clutches

by Terry Coffey | Mar 20, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

There are some settings where a standard clutch-operated window shade won’t stand up to rigorous treatment over time. However, due to cost issues a manual shade is still preferred. It’s for such situations that we first introduced the FlexShade® XD heavy-duty clutch....

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