by Terry Coffey | Jun 9, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades
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...
by Terry Coffey | Jun 6, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
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...
by Terry Coffey | May 30, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades
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,...
by Terry Coffey | May 26, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
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...
by Terry Coffey | May 12, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Bringing nature into the built environment goes beyond just a design trend. It satisfies an inherent human inclination to connect with nature. That inclination is called biophilia, and it’s the inspiration behind biophilic design, which uses natural light, nature...
by Jeff Miller | May 9, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Every time I turn on the news, I hear about another American manufacturing company that is sending jobs outside the United States. Unfortunately, the window treatment industry is no exception. Many of our competitors have moved manufacturing out of the country,...