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Premium Protection

Demand for robustness, form retention and resilience to the challenges of the Australian summer continue to influence releases in the awning fabrics category.
Dickson Constant  Dickson Constant has developed an exclusive “resilient” acrylic yarn to control the elongation... READ MORE

Exterior Shutters – Back...

Exterior shutters are a growing product line, with increasing numbers of consumers seeking them out for their homes or businesses. Along with sales growth in 2022, the category saw a shift in colour trends, with darker hues such as grey and black taking preference over traditional whites.
MYT Shutters MYT Shutters Global Sales Director Scott Sloan says the company has recently released... READ MORE

Don’t Let Your Ideas Go Out ...

Businesses come up with unique designs all the time, and the window and door industry is no exception. After all, they determine the natural sunlight and ventilation, not to mention the character and style of a dwelling. Now, in light of updates to IP protection provisions, intellectual property lawyer Sharon Givoni explains how businesses can protect their ideas.
Being so crucial to the comfort and feel of a home, the industry has seen... READ MORE

Breaking the Internet DIY Blinds

A painful purchasing process for blinds was the catalyst for Evan Montero and Liam Dobson to found DIY Blinds; six years later it is valued at $100 million. WFA sat down with the firm’s co-founders to talk about its meteoric rise.
It’s a traditional founders’ story; a bad experience with a product pathway and wanting to... READ MORE

Software Advancements

In an uncertain market, organisations are looking to cut costs and resources, achieve higher productivity, reduce errors, and improve customer service. Many are turning to advances in software to achieve these goals.
BlindMatrix  Vivek Rao, CEO of BlindMatrix, tells WFA greater consistency and improved processes delivered by... READ MORE

Climate for innovation

As the warmer weather approaches, non-folding arm awning systems are back in the spotlight, meeting the ongoing need for sustainable but stylish temperature control and shading solutions.
DALEKIT AWNINGS Joe Pajeska, Owner of Dalekit Awnings, tells WFA; “With the carbon neutral economy... READ MORE

Brand new stories

Video is changing the narrative on how window furnishings are sold, writes James Boston.
Online video marketing is arguably one of the most effective forms of content marketing in... READ MORE

Screens in focus

Releases in awning screen fabrics continue to respond to the unique needs of the Australian climate, with innovative construction resulting in a range of flexible and functional options.
HUNTER DOUGLAS A new Ultra Black colour has been introduced to the Stance 5% Fibreglass... READ MORE

Curtain Call

The drapery fabric market continues to perform, and spring sees major new releases, from ever popular sheers to blockouts, with sustainable options and dynamic prints among the highlights. WFA reports.
ZEPEL Zepel has introduced a sustainable collection to its high-performance range; the Eco collection is... READ MORE

Motorisation moves on

As motorisation and automation products become more popular and price accessible, the latest releases are focused on efficient, quiet and long lasting solutions, with an emphasis on ease of use.
BLINDWARE Blindware has announced the launch of its next generation 28mm wireless DC rechargeable tubular... READ MORE
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