As the summer months approach, wider widths, visibility versus privacy and sustainability gains continue to underpin the awning screen fabrics market. WFA reports.
RICKY RICHARDS Ricky Richards is announcing the release of a new range in line with... READ MORE
Curtains have been drawing attention for some time, but COVID-19’s silver lining is that they’re now more popular than ever before, with housebound consumers forced to re-evaluate their soft furnishings. Belinda Smart outlines some of the latest releases in drapery fabrics.
BASFORD BRANDS “When COVID-19 reached our shores and infection rates started climbing in March we... READ MORE
The Covid 19 crisis has reinforced the importance of Australian Made, with suppliers keen to gain security of supply and reliable product, and renovation-focused consumers committed to supporting local jobs and investing in quality manufactured goods. As the focus on local expertise mounts, pressure is growing for better frameworks to ensure the authenticity of “Australian made” items. WFA reports.
BLINDS BY PETER MEYER Managing Director Simon Meyer says the company’s commitment to Australian Made... READ MORE
Cooler, more controlled interiors are always a priority for climate conscious Australian consumers, with the latest blockout releases blending aesthetics and functionality, writes Belinda Smart.
BLINDWARE After a spell out of the market due to supply issues, the window furnishings... READ MORE
With the effects of the global pandemic increasingly focusing attention on the domestic domain, motorised curtain tracking is attracting strong demand, further validating the category’s recent innovations. WFA reports.
SOMFY Last year, Somfy’s curtain motor offering was revamped with the introduction of Glydea Ultra.... READ MORE
Once considered a no frills product, vertical louvres blinds have dramatically raised their status in the market as an attractive offering available in a surprisingly sophisticated range of permutations, writes Belinda Smart.
LOUVOLITE Market sentiment on the quiet evolution of verticals is aptly summed up by Louvolite... READ MORE
Retailers across the country interviewed by WFA for our regular snapshot have reported a surprisingly buoyant selling period despite or even because of the challenges posed by Coronavirus, writes Belinda Smart.
There have been few silver linings to the pandemic, but one effect of lockdown and... READ MORE
What is the future of the trade show? With travel stymied by border closures, quarantine restrictions and reduced flight schedules, along with on-ground infection mitigation measures such as social distancing and changes to how business is transacted, the question couldn’t be more timely. Belinda Smart spoke to expo organisers and participants for their thoughts.
Trade shows are pivotal to the window coverings industry, however, the sudden emergence of the... READ MORE
Critical to our local climatic conditions, external sunscreens continue to be an Australian industry mainstay, with new colours as well as the ability to provide both privacy and temperature control among its key characteristics.
THE SHANN GROUP “Let’s talk about windows for a moment, actual windows,” says Melissa Vine, ... READ MORE
