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Blinds that are comprised of aluminum slates from 0.4 to 0.9 gauge aluminum. The gauge tells you the durability of the slate, with 0.9 being the most durable and also the most expensive
 

A needlework technique in which pieces of fabric, embroidery, or other materials are sewn onto another piece of fabric to create designs, patterns or pictures

Similar to swags and cascade valances, but less formal in nature.

Window trim piece located below the sill

A valance treatment that is arched along the lower edge

A fabric window treatment that pulls up like a Roman shade, but with soft, billowing folds

A valance that is comprised of structured returns and a fabric that represents tightly connected swags that are tightly pulled on the outer end and tapered on a diagonal in the middle with one swag overlapping the other.

A casement window that is hinged at the top and opens from the bottom and upward

Orientation of how the electrical drapery track lies on the template.

Actual track width of a curved drapery

Not moving at precisely the same time.

Alternating current

Automated Controls Program; sunsensor, timer and wind sensor.

AC motros require 120VAC of electricity which is found in a typical outlet in a home or office. AC motors are either plugged into an outlet with a standard AC plug or require wiring by a licensed electrician.

A window treatment with shirred or gathered fabric that pulls up into soft, billowy folds

To frame or border a piece of work with a contrasting or similar strip of contrast fabric to add interest to the finished work.

A series of fabric triangles attached to a mounting board or threaded on a rod

A molding covering the joint formed where the wall and the floor meet

A premium wood that comes from any of the various linden trees. It has a smooth finish and is used for making wood blinds and shutters

A square or polygonal window space projecting outward from the main walls of a building and forming a bay in a room

A line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric

Extra long straight panels of fabric which are cinched in the middle and poufed

Blocks up to 99% of outside light.

Lining that blocks up to 99% of outside light

This happens when two fabrics are used in layers and the darker color of the bottom one "bleeds through" to the top one in the light and spoils the color and pattern of the top one.

A stitch that is frequently used for attaching applique pieces or binding. The stitches are sewn so they are hidden under the top layer of fabric.

A specific type of window covering which is made with slats of fabric, wood, plastic or metal that adjust by rotating from an open position to a closed position by allowing slats to overlap

The lower rail of the bottom sash of a double-hung window

A curved or arched window space projecting outward from the main walls of a building

Deep, inverted, tailored pleats which are flat on the right side of the drapery to create a classical boxy look

Hardware that is mounted on the window frame or wall and used to attach and install the headrail of a window treatment.

A flat decorative trim that can be used to beautify window curtains

Balloon shades without the pleats, rings, and cords along the sides. allowing the sides to fall in relaxed tails.

To decorate fabric with raised woven patterns

A coarse cotton fabric stiffened with glue

A very long and thick rope-type cording that is twisted and looped to attach to drapery for interesting trim features

A very heavy weight interlining made of cotton flannel that is usually placed between the fabric and lining for added insulation and thickness of the drape.

A pleat with two folds

Back panel of the roller shade to help block the light and or hide the roller from the rear view.

A stiffener or insert added to a panel of fabric to stabilize and help prevent twisting or cupping.

Fabric that does not allow any light to filter through.

Drapery masters that "butt" into each other rather than overlapping one another.

Battery Powered motors use quality lithium batteries as a power source and are perfect for smaller window covering or installations that are not near an  outlet. Since they are batteries, there are no wires to conceal and no electrician is required.

When the customer purchases their own fabric and supplies it to the workroom or designer to create the finished product

A curtain that covers only the bottom half of a window

Shutters that cover only the bottom portion of the window

A small, round decorative rod that is used to mount café curtains that have a rod pocket

A kind of rough cloth, often printed with a bright pattern

A bed hanging that is hung outside of bed curtains to prevent drafts

A fold of cloth sewn into place to create fullness in a drapery

Side treatments to valances and/or cornices with returns that fall in folds creating a zig-zag effect, left and right framing the window

Window that is attached to its frame by one or more hinges.

A hem with open ends used as a fabric pocket to encase a curtain rod or elastic for gathering

Free-form folds of fabric that are gathered at the ends, cut straight on and assembled in a sweeping fashion on a pole or board that drapes into informal folds in a semicircle fashion

Usually seen in rooms with cathedral ceilings, the top of the window follows the slope of the ceiling.

Brackets to attach the window treatment to are installed at the top of the window or ceiling

A window shade that consists of two or more sheets of accordion-pleated reinforced fabric which is bonded together. When viewed from the side they have a honeycomb construction which provides outstanding insulation

An extremely soft and bunchy fabric often used for decorative fabrics, embroidery, tassels, and rugs

A brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric

A metal or plastic hook placed at the side of the window to hold the cords of a shade or curtain.

One to two inch wide, vertical strips of fabric that are used to hold a blind together

Two or three drapery rods sharing one set of brackets

Flat curtain rods that protrude from the wall to add depth and interest to rod pocket treatments

A window treatment mechanism that uses a pulley system to rotate a clutch that raises or lowers a shade

The mechanisms used to raise, lower and tilt a window treatment, usually cords or wands

Small hooks on which you can hang excess cording to keep it out of the way

A window treatment that can be controlled without the use of cords

A decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing

The horizontal board used as support for a cornice or as foundation for swags and tails

A pole with rings that is often used for heavy curtains

Placed over the top of café curtains with a valance and tied back on each side, exposing the upper part of the window to view outside

Fabric woven from cotton fibers

A window that is hinged on one side and opens from the opposite side

Hanging cloth used as a blind

The length of a curtain from the hanging system to the bottom edge.

Draperies manufactured to a customer's specifications

The cut length of the fabric or the drop plus hem allowances

The height of a cut band

The cut width of the fabric including any hem allowances

Piece used to close off a pocket to hide the roller from the room side when looking up

The straight lengh from end to end on a curved drapery.

Mechanical device that connects two tubes together to run as one system

When a fabric panel curls on outside edges.

Channels are used to organize motorized window coverings with their control counterpart(s). A channel is either associated with a single motorized window covering or a group of motroized window coverings.

Channel buttons are customizable buttons used for the DecoFlex WinFreeTM RTS Wall Switch. The switch can be configured to have anywhere from 1-5 channel buttons depending  on the project needs. Channel buttons can also be personalized with a specific name for easy organization. The fifth channel is accessed when all 4 LEDs illuminate. 

This button allows you to easily navigate through channels on the Telis 5 RTS hand-held remote. Each time you press the button., the associated channel LED will illuminate.

The Decibal (dB) is the standard measure of sound intensity. dBA is the A-weighted Decibel and is most often used for measuring environmental sound levels. It accounts for, or weights, the frequency components of sound from various environmental noise sources in relation with the normal response of the human ear at conversational levels. This measure is often used to regulate and prevent hearing damage.

A fabric of linen, cotton, silk or wool with a reversible pattern woven into it

Hardware that can add aesthetic appeal to a window treatment as well as serve functional purposes

Used to add both beauty and strength to shutter panels and to allow the separate sections of louvers operate independently of each other

A cellular shade that has 2 rows of pockets to trap heat and the cold air

When the width of the fabric is double the width of the curtain rod

Where the fabric for the hem is folded over twice in equal amounts

A heavier top drape using twice the hem fabric to double it in equal amounts

A window having two sashes that slide up and down

A solid cylindrical rod, usually made of wood, plastic or metal

Cloth draped gracefully in folds; a piece of cloth, hung vertically as a curtain

Any decorative item that enhances or enriches the drapery treatment as an embellishment

Hardware that serves a functional purpose in hanging a drape

Decorative hardware accessories mounted to sides of a window to hold back drapery panels

Hardware used to keep stationary scarves and swags in place

Hardware used to allow the drapes to move freely on the pole

A rod used to hang a drape

That which drapes; Material used as a drape

Panels of fabric that will open and close, usually on a traverse rod

The distance from the top of the object to where you want the fabric to end.

Color variation between different manufacturing runs of fabric

When a tube has a slight bow because of large width (causes fabric to have a ripple).

Direct Current.

Double Pole Double Throw; to operate two systems simultaneously.

DC Motors require a transformer to covner the 120VAC form a standard outlet to 12VDC or 24VDC to power the motor. The transformer plugs easily into the wall and does not require a lciensed electrician.

A dry contact is a mechanical connection between two points, typically made by the closing of the output on a relay, although transistors can act as dry contact as well. "Dry" refers to the fact that no current or voltage is being switched between the relay output. Ex. Somfy motor controllers have dry contact inputs which are used to tell the motor controller to send the motor up or down.

Any strip of material that is applied to the edge of a panel to seal or finish the edge

Window treatments that save energy by preventing heat loss or gain

Casual curtains attached to a mounting board and hung as a pair of flat panels with the bottom inside corners pulled out and hooked onto the wall

Used when additional space is needed between the blind and the mounting surface

A visible aluminum bar, usually painted white, used for weight or decorative reasons.

Limits represent the location where the motorized window covering starts and stops. There is an upper limit which is where the window covering stops when the up button is pressed and a lower limit which is where the window covering stops when the down button is pressed. Both the upper and lower limits are programmed and depend on the user\'s preference.

The result of all fabric widths sewn together to make curtain window treatments

The color or pattern of the fabric that faces the room as opposed to the side that has lining applied to it

The strip of fabric that is sewn to the raw edge of a fabric and folded back to the wrong side

Similar to the fan shade, but used on half circle windows with the fan facing up

The vertical fold of accordion action of the fabric that creates folds and helps hold the drapery to the form intended for pinch pleats

Arcs of fabric that are pulled together in the center by rings and cords and then fastened to the back of the shades with the arc, or fan, facing down

A vertical board that obscures the heading of the curtain

Rules in Chinese philosophy that govern spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to patterns of yin and yang and the flow of energy

A decorative end piece on a rod

A product that is applied to fabric as a protection against water marks and fading

The place where the curtain stops

The exact vertical measurement for draperies or curtains

Fabric that has been treated so it will not catch on fire

Naturally flame retardant fibers

A flat soft fabric that is made from fine wool and can be very colorful and have fabulous designs

A seam that gives extra strength to a seam

A tailored fabric shade that hangs flat at the window. As the shade is raised, soft pleats form at the bottom

Depth required to mount a window treatment in such a way that it is completely recessed inside the window frame and no portion of it sticks out from the frame of the window

To force shape iron and other metals with high heat and hammer into shapes

A door, usually one of a pair, with glass panes that extend for most of its length

A self enclosed seam stitched from the right side, then from the wrong side

The width of the window times the cuts of fabric width to give the finished product fullness

Bringing fabric into a tighter position to add fullness

Curtains that are precisely gathered and pulled back with a tie to create a gently arched line of fabric against the window

A heading tape that creates a ruffling effect

A medium-weight balanced plain-woven fabric made from dyed cotton or cotton-blend yarn

Pleats that have a curved top edge that is pushed out in a goblet-type shape

The direction of threads in a fabric

Metal, plastic, or rubber rings that are inserted into a hole made through a material that is used to reinforce the hole or to shield something from the sharp edges of the hole

A plastic sleeve that provides a solid backing for fabric veins. Used for fabric verticals.

Electrical device that allows multiple motors to function at the same time.

The top of a drapery

How the top of a drapery is finished

The hardware at the top of a window treatment that contains the operating mechanism

The vertical measurement of a window treatment

Turning under and stitching a raw edge

A Roman shade that has permanent soft folds. When shade is fully extended or drawn, these folds layer

Metal rods with decorative medallions that are used to hold back draperies

Small brackets that are attached to the bottom rail of a Venetian blind in order to fix it to a window sill or the bottom of a door. This prevents the bottom of the blind from moving.

Windows that are hinged at the bottom and open inward from the top

When using an existing pocket, the hanger connects on the front side so the closure has an attachment point.

Used when splicing two fabric panels together and when enclosing the hembar at the bottom of the fabric.
(Also called seaming)

The longest point that dissects the arc length and cord length of a curved drapery. (Can also be the measurement from the top of the bracket to the bottom of the system)

A bar that is normally inside of a sealed pocket at the bottom of the fabric panel.

The process of integrating many electronic components into a common network for control in a home.

A continuous uninterrupted wire run from the motor back to its control

A small panel used between a pair of swags or jabots

A fabric that is held between the face fabric and the lining to improve insulation

Inside bracket, referring to the way the window covering is going to be mounted.

End-opposite end of the motor.

A remote control medium that utilizes the infrared light spectrum (similar to TV controls). It requires a line of sight between the motor receiver and the control sendign the signal, which requres the use to aim.

Electro/mechanical device that allows the flow of electricity in only one direction.
Maintained - Once pushed, locks in place.
Momentary - Once pushed, must be held

Individual Control is when multiple motorized window covering need to receive separate signals in order to raise or lower individually. This.is available with Radio Technology Somfy® products such as handheld remotes, timers and wireless wall switches as well as with infrared controls.

This feature allows users to save a preferred position for their motorized window coverings. This memory feature provides quick access without having to fine tune the position of any given shade each time. Save it once and it\'s always available. The intermediate position is accessed with the MY button on the Telis handheld remotes.

This is an available power option for most Somfy motors in which the motor is wired directly to the
home or building\'s electrical system. This option requires a licensed electrician and offers
maintenance-free operation.

A small panel usually hung from the top of the window that is folded into deep pleats at the top and cut at an angle at the bottom

The vertical components that form the sides of a window frame

A raised design or pattern woven into a fabric

Similar to box pleats, but the pleats are spaced further apart

A method for fastening or securing linear material by tying or interweaving

The cording supporting individual slats at proper spacing on horizontal blinds

A cornice that completely frames the window

A narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster usually attached to the wall, ceiling, or window frame

The point where curtain panels overlap in the center of a two-way traverse rod.

The control, typically a cord, which raises and lowers blinds or shades

A window treatment's ability to let different levels of light into a room

The amount of light a fabric will filter

Layer of fabric placed on the back of curtains to protect them from light and dust.

Measurements of length on curved, tiered, or uneven window treatments to determine a long measurement

A curtain loosely gathered back with a tie

A slanted opening for ventilation

Adjustable stops in an electric motor

All Somfy WireFreerM motors are designed for use with lithium batteries. Lithium batteries offer a
greater heat tolerance, which is especially important in window applications. Additionally, Somfy\'s
patented battery technology allows the motors to save energy when they are not being used; this
technology is based on the use of lithium batteries.

This is where the window covering stops when the down button is pressed.

The maximum area (width times height) the blind or shade is allowed to be. Expressed in feet.

Depth needed to mount a window treatment inside the window frame

To create a diagonal seam at a corner to make a right angle

Silk fabric with a wavy surface pattern

Several tones of same color base mixed with patterns & textures for added beauty

To fit blinds or shades with a motor to open and close them

To attach a window treatment to a support

A wooden board installed inside or outside of a window frame to which certain types of window treatments are attached

Wood trim that sets off smaller panes of glass in a window

Two shades or blinds on one motorized headrail.

Three shades or blinds on  one motorized headrail.

Opposite end of the idler end of the motor.

Module offered as an add-on component for AC systems allowing for plug-and-play power and RF control of the system.

Operates the motorized window covering with a brief press of the button, which sends the shade to its
programmed end limit

This feature allows motorized draperies to be operated even if there is no available power.

This type of switch requires the user to press and hold the switch until with motorized window covering
reaches the desired location.

This button acts as a stop button when the motorized window covering is in motion but sends the
shade to the programmed intermediate position when the shade is already stopped.

A fabric with a texture or design that runs in a single direction

Shades made from natural and sustainable materials like bamboo, reeds or grasses

Fabric that can be rotated at 90-degree intervals and the fabric prints will still be right-side up

Stationary drape panels that can be attached to one large pole across the window, short individual rods, or attached to wood and fixed to the wall with L-Brackets.

Special fabrics made of non-absorbent materials like metal, glass or stone that do not absorb odors

Not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy

Designed to fit outside a window casing

Swags that are open at the top to see through to the wall or window

The part of a drapery panel which rides the master carrier of a traverse rod and overlaps in the center when draperies are drawn closed

Outside bracket, referring to the way the window covering is going to be mounted.

Fabric that allows no light to filter through. No discernible view throughout the fabric.

Percentage of openness fabric dependent on how tight the weave of the fabric is. Determines the amount of light flltered through the fabric.

Drapery master arms that overlap.

A three-part window where the center window is arched and wider than the two straight side windows

A generic term used to describe any four-sided window hanging

Fancy decorative trimmings such as tassels, tiebacks and ribbons

Random pattern repeats are matched vertically at the selvage edge so that the pattern lines up horizontally at the leading edge of the fabric

The interval between the repetition of the same pattern

Pleats created using a special tape sewn to the heading of a valance or curtain that creates a narrow row of folds resembling a row of pencils laid side by side when the tape is drawn up

A large window with fixed panes

A drapery heading on which the basic pleat is divided into two or three smaller, equal pleats and sewn together at the bottom edge on the right side of the fabric

A type of trim or embellishment consisting of a tube of ornamental fabric around the edge of a garment or textile work

A fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape

An accordion-pleated fabric shade that rises and lowers on a pull cord

A ready-made strip sewn to the top of curtain window treatments and attached to the hanging system.

A finely ribbed fabric made from silk, wool, cotton or synthetics

Ready-made drapery that is only available in a few sizes ready to hang and with no customization

How much of a view is blocked when a window treatment is fully closed

The distance off the wall, coming into a room

Excess fabric at the bottom of a drape or panel that lays on the floor around the base of the window treatment

Curtains made longer the needed so they lie on the floor

Felt strip used in the side and sill channels to block light.

An aluminum box that is used instead of a pocket built up into the ceiling.

Wires connected from motor to motor without a mechanical separation (may void warranty).

Wire lead provided from motor to j-box or control. (Standard pigtail is 7\')

A power option that requires the motorized window covering to be plugged into a standard electrical
outlet.

Bolts of fabric used "side to side" or used as the width of the bolt that becomes the length of the treatment

Using fabrics horizontally rather than vertically

A dense, imported hardwood used in many value-priced wood blinds

A material that is acted upon or used by human labor or industry, for use as a building material to create some product or structure.

A window set back into a wall

An allowance taken to compensate for the gap that is created when a window treatment that has rings, pleats, or tabs causes a fabric to narrow from the finished width

A device that can be used to control the opening and closing of electrical window treatments from a distance

One complete pattern of a fabric measured vertically and/or horizontally

The measurement from the front of the curtain rod to the wall

An option for roller shades that makes the fabric roll off the front of the headrail instead of the back

The finished side of fabric

A popular type of curtain that consists of stitched pocket at the top of the curtain that is gathered or shirred onto a curtain rod

Curtains that roll up into neat bunches of fabric at the top of the window via hooks, loops or ties

A shade operated by a device with a spring. The shade coils itself around the device's cylinder when the spring is let loose

A tailored, fabric window shade that hangs as a flat panel and is raised by cords to fold accordion-style

Decreases the amount of light passing through a window treatment to darken a room

A round, stylized flower design

Blinds that have small notches in the back of each slat instead of route holes for increased privacy

Indicates a pocket at the top and bottom of the fabric where a rod slides through and fabric is gathered on the rod then stretched between the two rods and attached to the door frame

A narrow pleated strip of decorative fabric

Half of the diameter of a circle.

Railroading occurs when a shade requires a fabric panel that is wider than the maximum length of the selected fabric. This process involves turning the fabric panel on its side when attaching it to the tube

Ratio is used to refer to the width to height proportion of the roller shade

A pelating method by Graber (also known as Ripplefold by Kirsch). The ripple-like folds of the fabric are created by special track hardware that uses carriers snapping to the top back of the drapery to create this heading style.

A remote control medium that utilizes radio waves (similar to garage door remotes)

Recommended standard 232; a wiring format for the transmission of data.

Allows bi-directional RF communication between motor and third-party systems

Radio Technology Somfy@ (RTS) is one protocol that Somfy motors use to communicate with their
control counterparts. RTS sets the industry standard in terms of control choice and breadth of range
and is available with handheld remotes, wireless wall switches and timers.

The expression of how much an insulating material resists heat passage through it (a measure of the energy conserving capacity of a material). The better insulator a material, the higher its R-value.

A tiny sensor that detects the remote control for motorized window treatments

A heavy, smooth fabric with a high sheen on one side

A series of curves forming an ornamental edge on a loose valance

A long piece of fabric, usually designed to drape across the top of a window and hang to the floor on either side

A wall-mounted fixture fabric can be draped through

The join where two pieces of fabrics are sewn together

An extra amount of fabric used when joining fabric

When the front fabric of a window treatment is also used as the back lining

A piece of fabric stitched to the top of curtains to make it appear to be separate

A stiff tape with woven-in cords used to create pleated and shirred curtains

The edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray

Transmits filtered light with no view through the covering

Semi-transparent, flimsy cloth

Curtains stretched tightly and gathered on rods at the top and the bottom

Used to make tops of window treatments uniform and consistent in the distance between each pleat

Measurements of length on curved, tiered, or uneven window treatments to determine a short measurement

A hinged blind for a window

A fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

Horizontal strips make up a Venetian blind

A heading that resembles a hand-worked smocked pattern

Short 2x4 or 2x6 blocks nailed to corner studs to mount a blind

Extra features for a window treatment that offer an alternative to standard lifting controls, add extra light control, or alter the decorative appearance

Adjustable drapery rods housing a spring to compress tightly into a window frame or opening

The area in which the slats or vanes of a blind "stack" when it is opened

The amount of space the curtain takes up when it is open

A panel of fabric mounted on a board, and attached to the inside frame of a narrow window

An immobile, or stationary drapery treatment of panels on either or both sides of a window to frame it and decorate it

The lengthwise threads of a fabric, running parallel to the selvages

A fabric treatment that is usually arched, semi-circle, or circled with the fabric shirred around the outside of a wood frame to form the shape and then gathered in the center like a fan

A pole or track that holds a curtain or shade

Curtain window treatments that can be hung on a rod or attached to a mounting board

A free-form single panel that consists of a single width of fabric per side that is self-lined and flat for draping

A two piece swag

A type of drapery rod specifically used for French doors and inward swinging windows

Fixing brackets used to fit Venetian blinds and roman blinds

Rails used to help block out light along the sides of the fabric panels.

Rail used to help block light at the bottom of the shade.

Provides protection against sunlight and allows see-through light filtering  depending on the openness factor.

Increase or decrease of fabric size over time due to its elasticity.

Metal bar that is used to join two pieces of drapery track together to form one larger drapery track.

Moving at precisely the same time.

Single Pulse Double Throw; to operate one system.

Allows for incorporation of multiple control peripherals into a single system.

Three position wall cotnrol to operate system. Availabel for control of one or two systems, switches are a more traditional method of operation.

A curtain with flat fabric loops at the top

A crisp, smooth woven fabric made from silk or synthetic fibers

The fabric that hangs from the end of a swag

A heavy textile with a woven design that is used for curtains and upholstery

A curtain rod which stays in place inside the window frame through spring tension

A material woven to trap air and insulate against cold

A device for holding or drawing drapes and curtains back

Curtains that consist of four short panels that are each about 1/2 the length of the height of the window with one pair hung at the top of the window and the other halfway down.

Similar to tab-top curtains, but instead of instead of sewing the ribbons or fabric bands in place, they are tied over the rod.

To open and close louvers on a blind via the tilter mechanism

A plain-woven cotton fabric printed with a repeat pattern

A shade option that opens from the top down instead from the bottom up

A shade option that can open from the top down and from the bottom up

Treatments installed at the top of a window like valances and cornices

Adjustable drapery rods that open and close the window treatment by pulling a cord

A decoration or adornment on a window treatment

A cellular shade that has 3 rows of pockets to trap heat and the cold air

A fabric panel that is three times the width of the window

A drive and non-drive motor that function as one, more powerful, motor system.

Lateral movement of a panel as it rolls up or down.

A fabric panel turning either to the left or right (generally occurs with long, narrow shades).

A device used to transfer electrical energy from one circuit to another. ln motorization, transformers
are used to lower the 110 VAC current from a standard electrical outlet to either 12VDC or 24 VDC
depending of the type of motor being used. Common uses of a transformer include a laptop or cell
phone charger.

Universal Control Module

This is where the window covering stops when the up button is pressed.

A drapery top treatment made of fabric or wood and designed to conceal hardware and fixtures while also providing a decorative touch

The two side pieces of an outside mount valance that extend from the front valance back to the wall or window frame.

Hook and loop tape used for attaching fabric to a mounting board

A silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

Blinds constructed of horizontal strips of wood, aluminum or PVC

A series of thin slats that hang in front of a window, which can be turned as a group close with a slight overlap to block the window

A light semitransparent fabric

Mounts that are used when installing a window blind or shade onto the wall

The direction threads run in a fabric. Warp runs the length, weft runs across the width.

Small metal discs placed in the hem of curtains to make them hang better.

The distance between the selvages of all fabrics

A fabric made from the hair of sheep

The back of the fabric that is less finished and may have stray threads or a more rough look to it

The panel moves laterally from the one side to the other.

Male/female quick disconnect motro plug.

A control technology that has a switch wired directly to the motor; this option requires a licensed
electrician.

Allows RF communication with other Z-Wave products on the market.