Window Blind Manufacturer Articles

We are excited about this chapter because it features and rates many of the window blind manufacturers located in the U.S. This chapter took many months to produce with countless interviews and research, but in the end we were able to put forth fair and balanced ratings.

Overall the industry has been open to speaking with me and my research team. As expected, a few companies declined to speak with us but most welcomed the chance to get their information out. Within this guide there are over 28 different window blind manufacturers featured. Each article provides important information that is easy to understand with helpful facts and insight about each manufacturer. Our goal is to give you a brief description or, “Snap Shot” of each company based on interviews and research. This is in no way intended to be an in-depth analysis but simply to put forth some basic facts about each company.

We hope this chapter gives you some insight into how each window blind company got its start and the main focus or direction the company is heading and types of products they produce and or sell. Below is a list of window blind manufacturers in alphabetical order.

Aeroshade
433 Oakland Avenue
P.O. Box 559
Waukesha, WI 53187
Phone: 800-331-7179
www.aeroshade.com

Company Information: Aeroshade, the largest manufacturer of woven wood shades, draperies and folding doors in the United States, originated in Waukesha, Wisconsin in 1912 and has grown to be one of that community's most respected companies. Since its origin, demand for their products caused a need for national distribution of the shades and draperies. The use of their products in homes, schools, hospitals, businesses, institutions and college dormitories all over the United States has brought about a great reputation as well as satisfied customers.

To create this good fortune, Aeroshade developed and patented its own exclusive method of manufacturing Temlite Loomwood shades, porch coverings and draperies as well as developing the lock-twist design used in weaving the fisherman's seine twine in all Aeroshade products. (They hold the patents on this weaving process.) Aeroshade Inc. now occupies a “70,000 square foot office and manufacturing complex, situated on a full city block owned by Aeroshade for future expansion. The company's young, aggressive management foresees great growth in the future due to energy conservation and the insulating factor of the Basswood used in Aeroshade products.”

Alta Window Solutions
1818 S Oak St
Los Angeles, CA,
Phone: 213-749-6333
www.altawindowsolutions.com

Company Information: Alta Window Solutions offers window shades, woven wood shades, wood blinds, aluminum blinds, honeycomb shades, pleated shades, faux wood blinds, vertical blinds and roller shades all under the Kathy Ireland Home décor line available from retailers all over the US.

All Alta Window Solutions products are custom manufactured for your windows and manufactured according to the highest standards of quality. Each gives you a variety of choices in privacy and light control, and endless decorating possibilities in fabric, texture, color, style and specialty hardware systems.

American Blinds
31557 Schoolcraft Rd.
Livonia, MI 48150-1847
Phone: 734-266-3900
www.decoratetoday.com

Company Information: American Blinds has been manufacturing and selling quality window treatments for over 50 years. They sell a full line of their own product offering mini blinds, vertical blinds, wood vertical blinds, pleated shades, cellular shades, roller shades, sheer vertical blinds and window shades, vertical drapery sheers, Basswood blinds, window shadings, roman shades, woven wood blinds, exterior shutters, faux wood blinds, and cornices all in a wide variety of styles and colors.  In addition to all of that they also offer a large variety of window treatments from other popular manufacturers. Their online store, Decorate Today, is a one stop place for nearly all of your decorating needs from wallpaper to rugs and many great savings opportunities.

Factory Direct:

Aveno® Window Fashions, Inc.
4300 S. Westpark Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30336
Phone: 404-505-1501
www.aveno.com

Company Information: Aveno® Window Fashions, Inc. began manufacturing window fashions in 1992 with only eight employees. They had little more than a 7000 square ft space, and a vision of introducing quality custom products. They now manufacture shutters, blinds and shades each in separate departments of their 195,000 square feet of design space and employ over 275 people nationwide. They utilize the latest laser-precision technologies combined with careful human craftsmanship.

From their website: “As always, our focus remains on providing top-quality products with exceptional customer service. That’s why every Aveno® order is double-checked for accuracy, and also why every Aveno® product leaves the design floor accompanied by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.”

Aveno® window fashions seem to be appreciated among architects, designers, and interior decorators. They are in the process of updating and expanding www.aveno.com and it will eventually provide comprehensive information on product specifications, customization, ordering policies, e-commerce, and their Limited Lifetime Warranty as well as featuring Aveno’s® product lines: Tropical Wovens™ shades, Thermowood™ shutters, and vertical blinds.         

Bali (Springs Window Fashions)
8467 Route 405 Highway South
Montgomery,  Pennsylvania 17752 
Phone: 877-792-0002
www.baliblinds.com

Company Information: The most outstanding thing about Bali is that they grow and manufacture their own wood for their very popular wood blinds. This is out of the ordinary for the industry and provides them great respect from consumers as well as from their own competitors. Bali creates inspirational blinds that are one of a kind. Bali’s designs are more modern and original than those of many of Bali’s competitors and that makes them a favorite among the brand’s core demographic, Do-It-Yourselfers. Bali offers the tagline “your home, your style” and what they mean is that, “Bali is the right brand for those consumers who choose to live life their own way, not following the broader, more beaten path.”  With a line of do-it-yourself projects, you can measure your windows, buy the blinds wanted, and in no time, hang them on your own for a beautiful new look. This type of product allows you to hang blinds with confidence, while enjoying professional looking results.

Bali offers one of the most popular horizontal blind products on the market. Also popular is their one-half inch micro aluminum. This size blind slat is small but the design is perfect for a contemporary style room.  

From their website: Bali provides solutions.  From which style to choose and where to shop, to instructions on measuring, these solutions come from understanding the consumer’s needs – even before they come through the retailer's door. Bali instills confidence.  Consumers can be sure they made the right choice, no matter what Bali window treatment they’ve chosen.

Blindsgalore
6555 Nancy Ridge Drive Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: 877-702-5463
www.blindsgalore.com

Company Information: Blindsgalore is a good choice for selection and value in custom window coverings. They offer a comprehensive collection of custom window treatments at low prices. This will allow you almost unlimited design choices. They sell a complete line of window coverings including wood blinds, faux wood blinds, shutters, mini blinds, vertical blinds, panel track blinds, window shades, cellular, honeycomb, woven wood shades, roman shades, roller shades, sheer shades, solar screens, pleated shades, curtains and custom Drapes & Drapery from Bali, Graber, Comfortex, Hunter Douglas, Levolor, and Kirsch, as well as their own collection. All of their products are good quality and custom made to your specifications. Blindsgalore offers a true no-hassle shopping experience by shipping direct to you from the factory.

From their website: “At Blindsgalore, your satisfaction is our priority. Our design experts are available 7 days a week by phone, email and live chat to help you select the best window coverings for your individual needs. You can order anytime, day or night, on our website.”        

Factory Direct:

Canadian Blind Mfg.
110-5900 No. 6 Road,
Richmond, BC V6V1Z1
Phone: 604-821-1188
www.cdnblind.ca

Company Information: “Blinded by Excellence” is the tagline for this Canadian manufacturer of blinds and roller shades. The company was created in direct response to the window covering industry’s demand for reliable quality, delivery, and service. It has positioned itself as one of the premier manufacturers to meet your needs.

CBM manufactures their products in state of the art fabrication facilities where blinds and shades are made using only the most modern techniques and handling procedures. CBM products go through multiple checkpoints and thorough inspections before they are shipped out.

CBM offers horizontal blinds, vertical blinds, shades and roller shades in a wide selection of colors, textures & material not to mention innovative features like magnetic valances, static removal, and cord guard. CBM also has a sister company, Textile Trimmings, which is a wholesale distributor of decorative drapery hardware, motorized track systems, and workroom supplies.

Castec
7531 Coldwater Canyon Avenue
North Hollywood, CA 91605
Phone: 800-828-2500          
www.castec.com

Company Information: Castec offers three basic programs: The Custom Fabric Treatments program includes a variety of Roman shades, draperies, valances, pillows, and drapery hardware. The Natural Woven Shades program offers natural fabrics in five versatile styles. All shades are hand-crafted from natural reeds, grasses, and bamboo from around the world. “Castec's innovative design, dedicated craftsmanship, and high quality standards ensure a superior product”. Castec's Solar Solutions product line combines innovative design with a wide range of fabrics to offer practical and elegant solutions for virtually any solar shading need. This product line includes an answer for shading solariums and skylights and the wide range of solar shading fabrics offers varying degrees of sun protection, privacy, and even blackout features in a great selection of colors, weaves, and finishes. 

Columbia Porch Shade
PO Box 248 
Dallas, PA 18612         
Phone: 888.832.3171
www.Porchshade.com

Company Information: Columbia Porch Shade Company is an indoor and outdoor window shade manufacturer.  Their woven wood shades are attractive as well as functional.  Their custom made window coverings provide shade and insulation as well as reducing the effect of wind and providing privacy.  Columbia offers nine materials and forty colors and finishes. These contemporary and Early American colored shades are woven with American Bass staves, extra-heavy cotton/polyester cable cord and are furnished in weather-proof colors.  Rust-resistant hardware and heavy-duty cords insure easy, trouble-free operation.  Shades are individually cartoned, and packed complete with sway cords, necessary screw hooks and screw eyes, ready to hang.
 
Comfortex Window Fashions
21 Elm Street
Maplewood, New York 12189
Phone: 518-273-3333
www.comfortex.com

Company Information: Comfortex was founded in 1986 by Thomas J. Marusak and John Schenebly to manufacture window coverings for greenhouse windows. Comfortex expanded its operations in 1995, and relocated from Cohoes, New York to a nearby 100,000 square foot facility in Maplewood. Then, in 1996, Comfortex purchased Royal Wood, a manufacturer of proprietary wood alloy products extruder located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Today, Comfortex continues to manufacture high quality window treatments operating as a wholly - owned, independent subsidiary of the Hunter Douglas company. Comfortex believes that independent retailers are the key to the future of the custom window treatment market. Therefore, Comfortex distributes its brand name through the Composer Alliance of independent retail fabricators. A program created by Comfortex in 1992 to provide independent window treatment retailers with the best opportunity to compete against National Retailers and other large competitors. The Composer program has since been expanded and is now the Comfortex BlindCrafter Program - a turn-key, brand name program for fabricating, marketing, and promoting high quality, innovative custom window treatment products, offering market control and profit advantage. The worldwide network of Comfortex BlindCrafters can be found at www.blindcrafter.com.

Comfortex offers a complete line of cellular and pleated shades, wood blinds and shutters, sheer window shadings and innovative cellular vertical blinds. They are “committed to exceeding customer expectations by providing quality products and services, establishing excellent customer partnerships, developing innovative technologies and remaining a respected name in the window treatment industry.
Every home a gallery. Every window a canvas.”

Conrad Imports, Inc.
600 Townsend Street Suite 400
W San Francisco, CA 94103-5687
Phone: 415-626-3303

Company Information: Conrad was founded fifty years ago by Edie Conrad. Edie began her business by importing “Biri-Weaves” from her native Norway. These are hand woven wall coverings made by interweaving wheat and barley strands with silk and linen fibers. After traveling to Asia in the 60’s, she discovered the “skilled artisans and exotic natural fibers of Asia and a collection of hand-woven window coverings was born.”

Today CONRAD offers roman fold shades, custom drapery, cornices, a Sliding Panel Shade System, and a line of drapery designed for outdoor living spaces. All products are handcrafted and available through designers, architects and fine window covering stores. In 2007, the Tahoe Collection (Woven of 100% solution-dyed acrylic) of roman fold shades from Conrad was awarded Interior Design's Best of Year award! This design competition recognizes superior interior design projects and products in more than 50 categories.

Graber (Springs Window Fashions)      
8467 Route 405 Highway South
Montgomery,  Pennsylvania 17752
Phone: 877-792-0002
www.graberblinds.com
           
Company Information: Since 1939, the Graber brand has been synonymous with style and sophistication. Another Springs Window Fashions Company, they provide a timeless look that's always in style. They offer innovation, quality, service and selection to transform “the blank canvas of an uncovered window into a beautiful work of art.”

Among the list of reasons to look to Graber are their energy efficient cellular shades, 100% North American wood shutters stained to match wood blinds or colored to match your favorite molding or fabric, dimensional roman shades, vertical blinds with modern style, or solar shades that enhance a view while they manage the sun's glare. They also offer cordless controls, motorization, and head rails known for being the best in the industry. And for a finishing touch, you can add decorative drapery hardware, valances, cornices and other embellishments. All Graber products are also backed with a limited lifetime warranty.

HT Window Fashions
770 S. Epperson Drive
Industry, CA 91748
Phone: (626) 839-8866
www.HTWFonline.com
 
Company Information: HT Window Fashions was established in 1987. They manufacture, fabricate and distribute custom and stock window products from two fabrication facilities in Los Angeles and Atlanta. In the beginning they only produced a few products including their own one-inch mini blind which is still their strongest seller. After seeing success there, they added two-inch real wood, composite wood and faux wood horizontal blinds, as well as two-inch curved poly and aluminum horizontal blinds, vertical blinds, cellular and pleated shades.

HT sells to decorators, designers, retailers, contract and property management specialists and both small and volume purchases. They are able to produce everything from a single mini blind to an entire container of mini blinds.

From their website, “We have continued to grow for over fifteen years. There are many companies in the Industry offering a variety of enticing gimmicks to attract business and generate sales. We don't. HT Window Fashions is still continuing to grow by giving its customers a timeless philosophy, a good quality product at a reasonable price from a company that stands behind its product".

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Hunter Douglas, Inc.
2 Park Way & Route 17 South
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Phone: 201 327 8200
www.hunterdouglas.com

Company Information: Hunter Douglas has been making window coverings since 1946 when they developed the first lightweight aluminum blind. Hunter Douglas Window Fashions is the leading manufacturer of custom window coverings in North America. They continue to lead the market by introducing state-of-the-art, innovative products, providing customers with consistently superior service and continually expanding in key geographic markets.

The company boasts an extensive collection of window covering products including blinds, shades, shutters, louvers, and sheers. Since Hunter Douglas is one of the industries most widely recognized brand names among consumers, many retailers choose to carry them. A good number of them even have a Hunter Douglas showroom. If you live near a major city, you will likely find several retailers close to you that carry them. Since the Hunter Douglas brand name is so widely recognized, you may pay a premium for them. However, this can be offset by the piece of mind that comes from going with a well established manufacturer.
 
For many years, Hunter Douglas has led the industry in creating the highest quality, innovative window coverings for homeowners. Their “celebrated legacy” includes Duette® honeycomb shades, an energy-efficient honeycomb design developed in 1985 in response to the energy crisis; Silhouette® window shadings, introduced in 1991, which set a whole new standard of style and beauty with fabric vanes suspended between two sheer fabric facings. 1994 brought the introduction of Luminette® Privacy Sheers, which offer the beauty of sheers and the privacy of soft draperies. And most recently Alouette® Light Louvers, which combine the architectural beauty of a wood shutter, the soft fabric finish of a shade and the light control and privacy of a traditional blind.

From their website: “At Hunter Douglas, we are committed to building the highest quality, custom-made window coverings. Our products provide solutions for everyday, practical needs—from privacy to safety to light control—while also satisfying your desires for a stylish furnishing that transforms your home. View and learn about our products online then contact an authorized Hunter Douglas dealer near you to place your order. Hunter Douglas retailers and interior designers are located throughout the U.S. and Canada. For information about a dealer near you, visit our Where to Buy page”.

Company Note: Hunter Douglas Window Fashions is part of the European-based Hunter Douglas Group headquartered in Holland. The Hunter Douglas Group manufactures and markets two principal products lines—window coverings and architectural products. They sell their products throughout Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and Australia.

Kensington Window Expressions
1327 Northbrook Parkway, Suite 410
Suwanee, Georgia  30024
Phone: 770-995-2222
www.kensingtonblinds.com
 
Company Information: Kensington Window Expressions is a manufacturer of custom window coverings; they offer a collection of unique, upscale, styles of blinds and shades which are sold throughout the United States exclusively through independent dealers and decorators. This allows you to shop exclusively in the comfort of your own home. Kensington products are not available home improvement stores as their products are custom-made for you.

The Kensington collection includes horizontal and vertical sheer shadings, honeycomb shades, pleated shades, roller and roman shades, woven wood shades, 2" and 2.5" alternative wood and faux wood blinds, vertical and aluminum blinds and louvered arches all in a variety of finishes and colors for all tastes.

Kirsch
4110 Premier Drive
High Point, NC 27265
Phone: 336-812-8181 or 800-225-1988
www.kirsch.com

Company Information: Kirsch, owned by Newell-Rubbermaid, was founded in 1907 by Charles W. Kirsch when he invented the first telescoping, flat curtain rod. This was to be the first of many innovations brought to the market by C.W. Kirsch. (See more here: http://www.kirsch.com/us/kirsch-company/history/ ) Housed under the same roof as Levolor, Kirsch also offers a quality line of blinds and shades that range from wood, vertical blinds, and aluminum blinds to roller shades and cellular shades. When you view the Kirsch product line, you will see that it is designed for a home with a more modern look. Unlike the Levolor brand, Kirsch blinds and shades are designed to be more modern and trendy. Kirsch can also be found in many retail stores, but doesn’t have quite the level of popularity that its sister company carries.

Interesting Note: In 1939 Kirsch rods were used in the movie classic, "Gone with the Wind." (What movie curtains could be better known?)

Lafayette Interior Fashions
3000 Klondike Rd
West Lafayette, IN47906
Phone: 765-464-2500
www.lafvb.com

Company Information: Lafayette Venetian Blind was established by Joe Morgan Sr. and began manufacturing Venetian blinds and awnings in 1950. In 1953, Joe changed the orientation of Lafayette Venetian Blind to wholesale fabrication. They have grown over the years and now operate in a 280,000 square foot manufacturing facility. They presently manufacture a vast product line of window and room fashions under the brand name of Lafayette Interior Fashions. They proudly operate a point to point delivery service through a specialized fleet of trucks and three regional distribution centers in Harrisburg, PA, Montgomery, AL and Buena Park, CA and boast “the fastest turnaround time in the industry”.

In the seventies, Lafayette expanded into mini blinds and woven woods. Then in the eighties even more products were introduced to their line such as wood blinds, micro blinds and pleated shades. In 1987, they entered the custom drapery business as well. Finally, in the nineties, Custom Wood Shutters and Wood Venetians were added to their product line up. They continue to strive for high marks in the industry with new innovations and techniques.

Levolor
4110 Premier Drive
High Point, North Carolina 27265
Phone: 800-538-6567
www.levolor.com

Company Information: Levolor was founded in 1914 and began setting a standard in window fashions, design innovation, product quality and customer satisfaction. In the 1990's, they introduced their 1 inch mini-blind product and have since made their name synonymous with the mini-blind. The company offers a practical and efficient product line including great blinds and shades solutions in a wide variety of vertical, aluminum and wood blinds; cellular and woven wood shades; and sheer vertical window treatments. They offer more vinyl, fabric, and lower cost models than some of their higher end competitors. This sets them apart in the market as well as their reputation as one of the most recognized names in custom window coverings today. The company is currently a division of Newell-Rubbermaid, a giant consumer products company. Because they are a division of a large consumer products company with large marketing power, their products are carried by many major retailers. Levolor has recently expanded its product offering to include beautiful decorative drapery hardware.

From their website, “Levolor Launches World's First and Only Cordless Roman Shades High Point, NC (June 2007) -- Today Levolor® Window Fashions, a leading window treatments brand dedicated to making the window decor experience easy, announced the launch of its all-new Roman Shades collection, which includes the first and only line of cordless Roman Shades on the market. The Roman Shades collection is an all-new addition to Levolor's extensive line of window solutions. The line includes a wide variety of beautiful, new and exclusive colors and patterns with both light filtering and room darkening options, as well as new and exclusive patent pending features, such as the cordless lift system with top down/bottom up operation”.

MechoShade® Systems, Inc.
42-03 35th Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone: 718-729-2020
www.mechoshade.com

Company Information: In 1968-1969, MechoShade Corp, then known as HomeCraft Drapery and Upholstery Corp, provided all types of window coverings, for commercial and residential projects; draperies, curtains, Venetian and Vertical blinds. Then they took on a new project that had window wall problems. Among other issues, the shading system could not traverse, and stack in the window bay, but had to rise into a pocket in the ceiling. The typical solution would have been a Venetian blind that stacked in the pocket; however the company Chairman requested another solution. Thus, HomeCraft developed a "flat drapery" that was exactly the size required for the window. They developed an operating system that featured a roll up shade with a looped bead chain and fabric that was custom sized to the correct width of the windows with a single thickness of fabric. The result was the creation of the original manual roller solar shade system which was named MechoShade®.

Since that time, MechoShade Systems, Inc. has continued to pioneer new developments in solar shading, including ThermoVeil® and EuroVeil® shade cloth lines. If energy efficient solar shading and visual comfort in conjunction with the more efficient use of natural resources is your priority, you may find MechoShade to be a good option.

Nanik (Springs Window Fashions)
8467 Route 405 Highway
South  Montgomery, Pennsylvania   17752
Phone: 877-792-0002
www.nanikblinds.com

Another quality manufacturer from Springs Window Fashions with unfortunately very little information available. They do offer a very nice website with a nice selection of products for you to view.

Newell Window Furnishings
Phone: 815-233-8284
www.newellco.com

Company Information: Newell Window Fashions is owned by Newell/ Rubbermaid. They are a quality company and seem to be quite popular among retailers but there is little to be found about them exclusively on the web.

North Solar Screen, LLC (Solar Screen Corp.)       
9 Bartlet Street, Suite 231
Andover, MA  O1810
Phone: 978-470-8082
www.northsolarscreen.com

Company Information: North Solar Screen, LLC is the internet connection for Solar Screen Corporation, a manufacturer of custom transparent solar shades since 1962. They offer shades that are manufactured to stop heat, glare and fade. They have a full line of interior and exterior retractable solar shades that are functional and attractive. Their product line includes Kool Vue Transparent Mylar Shades, Phifer Shades, Screenglass Transparent Wovens Shades, Sheerweaves Shades, Black Out Shades, Room Darkening Shades, Skylight Shades and Transparent Storefront Window Shades. Their transparent Heat Reflect Silver Screen shades reduce solar transmittance by 96%. They custom manufacture shades to fit exact window dimensions. 

Prestige Window Coverings, LLC.
Houston, Texas
281. 546. 1390
www.prestigewc.com
   
Company Information: If you live in the greater Houston and surrounding areas, you may want to arrange a free in-home consultation with Prestige. They offer premium faux wood blinds that allow you to enjoy the beauty & functionality of wood blinds while saving money over traditional real wood blinds. They can be built with smooth or textured style slats and both styles are coated with a semi-gloss finish. Prestige uses the finest kiln-dried American basswood to create a window treatment that adds warmth and beauty to any room. Both types of blinds come with a custom made crown valance giving them a beautiful finished look.      

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Springs Window Fashions
8467 Route 405 Highway South
Montgomery,  Pennsylvania 17752 
Phone: 1-877-792-0002

From their website: Springs Window Fashions has a long, successful heritage in the manufacturing of innovative blinds, shades and drapery hardware for the consumer’s home under the brand names of Bali, Graber and Nanik.

SelectBlinds.com
955 E. Javelina Ave.
Suite B111
Mesa, AZ 85204
Phone: 888-257-1840
www.selectblinds.com

As one of the internet's largest retailers of quality blinds, what sets this company apart is that they offer own superior line of window coverings. The result of this is that they have the product knowledge that many retailers lack when they are dealing with multiple manufacturers. Although it seems that they could offer some lower pricing due to their exclusive brand name and lower overhead, the quality of their product is as good as or better than many name brand products found in home improvement stores. At SelectBlinds.com, no sale is ever final! They offer a satisfaction guarantee that exceeds almost every competitor in the industry.

SelectBlinds.com gives clear and concise helps for measuring windows, selecting blinds and installation. They also offer to find a professional to measure and/or install your blinds for you.  The website is divided into categories including wood, faux wood, honeycomb, mini, vertical, bamboo/woven, roller, sheer shades, and roman. Each category has a picture and description of the product, pricing, color choices, features and shipping information. Free samples are available to ensure a correct color match and they offer free shipping and a "Google checkout".

Factory Direct:

Skandia Window Fashions
270 Crossway Road
Tallahassee, FL 32305-3460
Phone: 800-874-3168
www.skandiawf.com

Company Information: Skandia, a company started by Hilmar S. Skagfield in 1966 and family owned for over thirty-five years got its start in the back room of a dress shop. Now with more than 170,000 square feet of manufacturing space, they are a full-line window-covering manufacturer with two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities; one in Tallahassee and one in San Diego. Skandia’s products are presented with a variety of choices in light control and privacy, as well as unlimited decorating possibilities in style, color, fabric, and texture. They are flexible, durable, practical, and easy to maintain.

Skandia distributes its window-covering products through an extensive network of independent window-covering and home-furnishings retailers and interior designers’ showrooms, and galleries throughout the United States. A Skandia dealer will be knowledgeable about the quality and features of their window covering products that meet your needs. They can also bring samples to your home so you can see, touch, and evaluate the fine distinction of their quality, details, and finish first-hand. Widely recognized as an industry leader, Skandia offers style and value with a large selection of window covering products.

Superior Window Coverings Inc.
7683 San Fernando Rd.
Burbank CA, 91505 
Phone: 800-794-9033
www.superiorwindowcoverings.com
 
Company Information: Family owned and operated, Superior Window Coverings has been serving Southern California since 1979.They design, develop manufacture and install quality, custom window treatments. They proudly provide their products to designers, decorators, contractors and home owners. As well as carrying their own line of in-home manufactured drapes, roman shades, shutters, upholstery and bedding, they also offer other major brand names such as Hunter Douglas, Levolor, Graber, Louverdrape, Alta, Mariak, Excalibur and many others. They also gladly provide in home installers with contractor's licenses with over 20 years experience in the window covering industry.

Factory Direct:

Window Quilt Insulated Shade Company
Now doing business as:
Warm Window Insulated Shade Company
5529, 186th Place SW
Lynnwood, WA 98037  
www.warmcompany.com

Company Information: Since purchasing Window Quilt, The Warm Company has made great strides towards reviving and updating the former Window Quilt line.  The following was taken from the former Window Quilt Website, “We are anxious to release the new Warm Window Roller Shade and the Warm Window Custom Program. The new shades will combine the features of Window Quilt such as track and battens with a simpler hardware system from Roll-Ease along with beautiful new fabrics and quilt patterns. Measuring, manufacturing and installing the new shades will be much easier without compromising energy efficiency. Warm Window Custom will offer a new Summer Shade and the highly anticipated Warm Window Roller Shade. Warm Window shades dramatically reduce heat loss through windows making rooms comfortable and cozy in all types of weather. These shades also darken rooms during the day and the insulating capacity reduces noise pollution from outside sources. Warm Window Shades are available in Roman shades, hobbled shades, balloon shades or side-draw shades”.

Manufacturer Rating Chart TOP 10

Please let me be clear about something – my company J R Consumer Resources Inc. is not associated with any window blind manufacturer, retailer or anyone else within the industry. Our ratings and reviews are our opinions only. We provide ratings and reviews for other important industries including the RV Industry and the Factory Built Housing Industry.

While there are over 28 different window blind manufacturers featured in this chapter we decided to list the TOP-10 Window Blind Manufacturers in a chart. We contacted many window blind retailers from around the country and asked them this question, “Which window blind manufacturers in your opinion are the best in overall quality and factory support?” The chart below is the result of our research and is only intended to be used for the sole purpose of educating yourself on which window blind manufacturers performed best. There are many other manufacturers that don’t appear on the chart below and we encourage you to read the articles listed in this chapter.