Are Battery-Operated Shades Safe?
Last year, lithium-ion batteries hit the news when Samsung recalled some portable devices after battery flaws caused fires. Now lithium batteries are making news in the window coverings industry. A Draper competitor recently recalled lithium batteries used in their...Unveiling an INNOVATIVE SHIFT at InfoComm 2017
Draper has a lot to unveil next week during InfoComm, including an INNOVATIVE SHIFT. But why wait a week? Here’s a sneak peek at a few of our latest innovations: TecVision CH1200X ALR A grey surface with an ALR rating of 20, TecVision CH1200X ALR rejects 80 percent of...
Smart Shades for a Smart Home
The “smart home” is a huge trend in residential construction. Homebuyers want the various devices in their houses to be connected and communicate with one another. They want to be able to remotely control appliances, lights, media devices, camera systems, and HVAC,...
What’s Best-Fiberglass or Polyester?
What makes better window shades: fiberglass or polyester? This question is getting a lot more attention as companies that sell mainly shades with polyester fabric are trying to push the narrative that fiberglass is inferior. That narrative is false. Each fabric has...
Draper President Receives Spirit of Caring Award
Community service is a very important concept for Draper—not in a “that’s nice” way, but in a “walk the walk” way. As more evidence of that commitment in action, company president John Pidgeon was recently honored by the Henry County United Fund. John received the...
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