11-14-2008  Nantucket™ Window Shadings; Headrail Coordination Changes

Nantucket window shadings are improving fabric-covered headrail coordinations on the following fabrics. This enhancement is a running change.

 

Fabric	Old Coordination	New Coordination
N3-205 Misty Harbor™ Cottage Cream	Originale™ 107 Honey Beige	Originale 128 Misty Almond
N5-203 Beach House™ Wicker Basket	Originale 133 Feather Fantasy	Originale 107 Honey Beige
N5-204 Beach House Summer Linen	Originale 173 Candlelight	Originale 127 Linen Flirt
N11-203 Sun Porch™ Wicker Basket	Originale 147 Paradise Sand	Originale 107 Honey Beige
N11-204 Sun Porch Summer Linen	Originale 126 White Diamond	Originale Linen Flirt
N11-205 Sun Porch Cottage Cream	Originale 129 Champagne	Originale 143 Wedding Cake

11-7-2008  Designer Roller Shades; Satin Fabric Collection

Hunter Douglas® is temporarily out-of-stock on all colors of the Satin fabric collection due to supplier issues. This affects all core goods orders, as well as all fabricated shade orders. We anticipate that the fabric will be available by December 8, 2008.

If you have any customer shade orders with the Satin fabric, we suggest that you consider redirecting them to another fabric selection. The item numbers affected by this stock-out are listed below.

 

Item Number	Fabric Name	Anticipated Date Available
RLSN224A72F	Satin Light Cream	December 8, 2008
RLSN257A72F	Satin Butter Cream	December 8, 2008
RLSN271A72F	Satin Corn Silk	December 8, 2008
RLSN391A72F	Satin Wheat	December 8, 2008
RLSN432A72F	Satin Linen	December 8, 2008
RLSN701A72F	Satin Celadon	December 8, 2008

The shutter division has created a 'visual key' for the expanded Heritance colors and the coordinating rear tilt bar colors used for stain orders.

The new rear tilt bar colors have been added to provide enhanced color coordination. This key only includes stains since paint orders have rear tilt bars painted to match.

Rear tilt bar colors now include:

• Black Coffee (new)
• Cabernet (new)
• Dark Chocolate (new)
• Holly (new)
• Milk Chocolate (new)
• Buttercup
• Golden Oak
• Warm Cherry
• White
• Off White

Please note that there are no inventory implications for our fabricators with this product improvement.

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10-3-2008  My Brand Builder™ Updates

Several new multi-product templates are now available:

Due to the tremendous demand for Provenance Woven Wood Shades with liners, we are temporarily out of stock of the Chocolate Light-Filtering flat liner. The fabric is expected to be in stock after October 6.

 

We are also currently out-of-stock of the Dual Micropleat Liner Bracket (WWC900017). This bracket is expected to arrive by October 13.

 

**Also, the new Pueblo and Coffee House fabrics are no longer available
in the new hobbled style option. The current fabric stock is stiffer than originally expected and causes the hobbles to fold inconsistently when the
shade is operated.

9-22-2008  Alustra® Duette® Discontinued Fabrics and Colors

As of Sept. 19, 2008, Hunter Douglas is out of stock on the colors listed below. Please use this as a reference when placing orders.

Fabric	Color	SKU
Whisper™ Sheer*	White Organdy	D30-700
Whisper Sheer*	Chiffon	D30-701
Angel Hair Semi-Opaque	Nanny White	D33-951
Opalessence™ Semi-Opaque	Gold Brilliance	D34-989
Opalessence Semi-Opaque	Silver Snow	D35-951
Brushstrokes™ Semi-Opaque	Mystic Blue	D31-458
Brushstrokes Semi-Opaque	Evening Light	D31-910
Brushstrokes Semi-Opaque	Skyscraper	D31-937
Brushstrokes Semi-Opaque	White Tie	D31-951
Brushstrokes Eclipse™	Evening Light	D32-910
Brushstrokes Eclipse	White Tie	D32-951

9-22-2008   Provenance® Woven Wood Shades Edge Banding Specification

Please keep in mind that Provenance Woven Woods with the Hobbled style is available with side banding only.

 

Provenance with the Hobbled style is not available with side and bottom edge banding.

9-12-2008  Somner® Custom Vertical Blinds Sample Book Correction

The 3-1/2" Perforated Flat Vinyl part numbers were printed incorrectly within the new Somner Custom Vertical Blinds sample book. Please use the following part numbers, effective immediately:

 

Product Name	Color Name	Old SKU	New SKU
3-1/2" Perforated Flat Vinyl	White	1650132	7705742
3-1/2" Perforated Flat Vinyl	Ivory	1650040	7705741
3-1/2" Perforated Flat Vinyl	Grey	1650235	7705740

9-2-2008  Discontinued Provenance® Woven Woods Fabrics 

The following fabrics are discontinued effective September 2, 2008. Please use the new Provenance® Woven Woods sample books for the updated fabrics and colors.

Discontinued Lines
   •Saipan
   •Shogun
   •Shoji
   •Sumatra
   •Hokkaido
   •Enchant

Discontinued Fabrics
   •Adelaide - Melbourne White
   •Autumn Harvest - Chive
   •Brisbane - Eucalyptus
   •Charleston - Stoneground Grits
   •Charleston - Sweet Grass
   •Kathay - Kunming Ash
   •Mali - Oak
   •Mali - Bark
   •Mandalay - Natural
   •Mandalay - Blush
   •Mindana - Tortoise
   •Rustica - Split Tail

Discontinued Edge Banding
   •All, except new:
    -Twill
    -Chevron
    -Grosgrain

Discontinued Liners
(light filtering & room darkening)
   •Black
   •Ecru
   •White

Discontinued Trims & Decorative Hems
   •All brush, loop and gimp trims & decorative hems

8-1-2008  Alustra® Woven Textures® Inventory Update 

Effective Friday, August 1, Origins Bark and Corduroy fabrics are back in stock.

Hunter Douglas and Warren Steven Window Fashions will continue monitoring inventory and provide an update on the status of Bamboo fabric as soon as information is available.

8-1-2008  NewStyle® Hybrid Shutter Enhancements 

Please take note of the following product enhancements available in 2008:

1. Increased divider rail specifications from 60" to 72" for expanded view
2. Increased maximum panel height from 96" to 114" to accommodate larger openings
3. Split-tilt bar option for improved flexibility in operating multiple sections of a panel, individually
4. New packaging process reduces freight damage
   
5. Modified NewStyle core component packaging, uses plastic to prevent any scratching on the product
6. Secured Greenguard® certification 

8-1-2008  Alustra® Vignette® Inventory Update

Effective Friday, August 1, all Alustra® Vignette® Modern Roman Shades fabrics are back in stock.

7-28-2008  Custom Shutter Advertising & Business Building Tools from WSWF & Hunter Douglas

Warren Steven Window Fashions and Hunter Douglas® have a wide range of tools available to promote shutters in your marketplace. View the tools and log into the Dealers, Designers & Installers (DDI) website or contact your sales representative for more information.

 

Take a look at the tools available 

6-13-2008  Somner® Custom Vertical Blinds; Motorization Update

The Somner Sell Sheet indicates that the availability of full tilt and traverse motorization is available on all specialty systems headrails.

Correction: Motorized full tilt and traverse is available on straight and curved specialty system headrails only.

This information also applies to the 'Features & Benefits' pamphlet which is adhered to the back of the new Somner Custom Vertical Blinds sample book.

5-30-2008  My Brand Builder™ Tool Update 

New product-specific ad templates are now available at the Hunter Douglas Dealers, Designers & Installers (DDI) website:

• Alouette® LightLouvers
• The Alustra® Collection
• Country Woods® wood blinds
• Duette® Honeycomb Shades
• Heritance® Hardwood Shutters
• Silhouette® window shadings
• Skyline™ Gliding Window Panels
• Vignette® Modern Roman Shades

Each product-specific template offers three design options.

5-30-2008  New Heritance® Rear Tilt Bar Options 

Five new rear tilt bar colors are available to coordinate with the Heritance line expansion!

 

The following new rear tilt bar colors will be available on all orders effective June 2, 2008:

• Milk Chocolate
• Holly
• Cabernet
• Black Coffee
• Dark Chocolate 

5-30-2008  Designer Screen Shades Update 

The following changes are effective June 23, 2008:

• Greenscapes available in widths up to 118" on Standard Cassette
• ST50 Motor from sizes 120-156" wide are manufactured with the 3" tube
• Reverse Roll option not available with an optional Fascia
  
• Bead chain loops are added for longer shades

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Designer Screen Shade bead chain loop sizes

5-23-2008  Provenance® Woven Woods Stock Updates & Changes

Hold-Down Brackets cannot be ordered with shades that choose the sides and bottom Edge Banding option.

With the sides and bottom option, there is nowhere to drill holes for the Hold-Down Brackets to attach. If Hold-Down Brackets are needed, please order the Edge Banding option on the sides only.

Soon-to-be discontinued colors:

• Jacquard Edge Banding: Forest; WWCJEB861
  

Discontinued Fabrics:

• Enchant; Natural Charm - WWAR302A96F
• Enchant; Russet Romance - WWAR306A96F
• Enchant; Taupe Temptation - WWAR458A96F
• Enchant; Mesmerizing Mahogany - WWAR500A96F
• Enchant; Black Magic - WWAR993A96F
  

5-22-2008  Pirouette® window shadings Fabric Covered Headrails 

Do not remove the headrail protective film before installing and adjusting the shade in the window.

Damage to the headrail may occur; please follow the Installation, Operation & Care Instructions:

• Unwind the cord from around the shading assembly.
• Position the shading so the front (fabric covered headrail) faces toward you. Leave the protective cover on the headrail until after the shading is installed - to keep the headrail fabric clean.
• Slip the headrail into the installation brackets so the front of the bracket slides under the front groove on the top of the headrail.
• Gently roll the back of the headrail up and push back to snap into place. Once you are sure the shading is installed correctly, remove the protective cover from the headrail.

Following this procedure will protect the fabric covered headrail from fingerprints, scratches and tears.

4-14-2008  WSWF Price Increases Effective May 1, 2008 

With the Hunter Douglas price update, WSWF follows with Installation and Shipping price updates.

Installation Price Increase; Effective May 1, 2008:
Hard Window Trip Charge: $40.00
Drapery & Shutter Trip Charge: $50.00

Freight Price Increase; Effective May 1, 2008:
Boxing Charge increases by $0.25 on all hard window treatments
Truck shipments to businesses on packages over 100": $120.00
Residential delivery fees are additional.

A drapery price increase in the Softer Side and Above It All will be effective June 1, 2008.

3-24-2008  New Books Effective May 2008

The new Hunter Douglas Price & Reference Guide is effective Thursday, May 1, 2008. Any orders placed after 5:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, will reflect the new pricing.

New books will be available for Silhouette® window shadings and The Somner® Vertical Collection. The following fabrics will be discontinued and will not be available in the new books, launching in May 2008.

Silhouette Discontinued Fabrics:

• Naturelle™ - entire fabric line
• The Matisse® Collection two-inch vane size
• Trés Vue™ two-inch vane size
• Various colors:

SKU	Color	SKU	Color
A22/A20-501	Watercolor Glass	A22-502	Ink Sketch
A22-503	Artist's Wine	A22-504	Wooden Easel
A22/A20-505	Seascape	A22-507	Purple Palette
A1-117	Blue Illusion	A1-118	Seafoam Mist
A1-122	Lavender Secret	A1-123	Discreet Lilac
A1/A2/A15/A24-130	Forever Gold	A1-131	Peach Blossom
A1-135	Whispering Heather	A1-136	Secret Garden
A1/A2/A24-146	Alluring Beige	A1-175	Antique Lace
A1-176	Blush	A1-177	Cherry Blossom
A1-178	Romantic Rose	A1-181	Bluebird
A3/A6/A23-151	Daybreak	A3/A6-A23-189	Sandman
A3/A6/A23-191	Morning Dove	A3/A6/A23-192	Slumber Mist
A3/A6/A23-193	Blue Haven	A3/A6/A23-194	Soft Peach
A4/A7-182	Beige Reflections	A4/A7-185	Antique Rose
A16/A17-305	Sparkling Wine	A16-A17-308	Shadow Brown
A16/A17-309	Deep Khaki	A18/A19-407	Pale Blush
A18/A19-408	Blue Streak	A15-129	Champagne
A15-146	Alluring Beige	A15-147	Paradise Sand

3-20-2008  Provenance® Woven Wood Shades Inventory Update

Two Provenance Woven Wood SKUs are currently out-of-stock, due to quality issues. We hope to correct the issues and supply quality product as soon as possible.

Out-of-stock fabrics and possible temporary replacement fabrics are listed below:

 

Enchant Mesmerizing Mahogany (WWAR500)

Enchant Black Magic (WWAR993)

Possible Replacements:

Safari Marabou Stork (WWSA471)
Mali Black Birch (WWMA926)
Mandalay Black Onyx (WWMD950)
Tahiti Black Pearl (WWTA955)

3-20-2008  Park Lane™ Privacy Sheers Valance Splice

Park Lane Privacy Sheers offer an optional decorative valance for sheers up to 191" wide.

Previously, valances wider than 96" were spliced in the center. Effective immediately, valances wider than 106" will be spliced at the center.

2-29-2008  Vignette® Top-Down/Bottom-Up; Bottom Fold Height Adjustment

Effective Sept. 4, 2007, ALL Vignette Modern Roman Shades and Alustra® Vignette Shades, are indexed from the top down.

• Height adjustment is now being made at the bottom of the shade rather than the top, as was previously the process.
• Eliminates the potential for the top fold to be either slightly longer or shorter than other folds as shown.
• The last fold (pictured on the left) may need to be longer or shorter to achieve the ordered height (+/- 1/8"). In shades of varying height, the length of this fold will vary from shade to shade.
• To ensure side-by-side fold alignment, shades must be the exact same height, fabric and color.
• Side-by-side fold alignment must be requested when the order is placed to ensure that the folds a the bottom are the same size.
  

2-18-2008  Country Woods® Exposé™ Refined Collection Discontinuation 

The Country Woods Exposé Refined Collection will be discontinued effective May 1, 2008.

Three of the popular slat colors in this collection may be found in the current Country Woods Collection:

• 112 Black
• 113 Cabernet
• 114 Amaretto 

2-18-2008  Brilliance® PowerRise® Minimum Width Update

Due to fabrication issues, the new minimum width of Brilliance Pleated Shades with PowerRise is 24" rather than 19" effective March 4, 2008. 

2-18-2008  Designer Roller Shade Reference Guide Update 

The following updates are effective immediately to the Designer Roller Shade section in the Hunter Douglas Full-Line Reference Guide & Base Price List.

• DRS-2: Size Standards
• • Serenade; Cordless is available to a maximum height of 108"
  • Serenade; All lift systems are available to a maximum height of 72"
    
• DRS-9: Dual Roller Product Specifications
• • Dual Roller Shades are available with limited fabrics. Please see DRS-2 and DRS-3 for a complete list of available fabrics. Of the available fabrics, any fabric combination is acceptable with the exception of the following: Elegant Linen with Elegant Linen, Illusions with Illusions and Kalahari with Kalahari.
• DRS-10: Cordless Lifting System Product Specifications
• • Optional Features - White Bracket Covers are included with Cordless Shades
    
• DRS-11: Cordless with Cassette Product Specifications
  
• • Design Options - Decorative hems with petite gimp trims available

The largest clutch offered is R16. R16 is typically used on shades over 72" x 72", but may be used on smaller shades if desired. You may override this in 'Additional Options.' Keep in mind the R16 clutch comes with a larger tube size (1-1/2" rather than 1-1/8").

2-7-2008  Alustra® Vignette® Modern Roman Shades Discontinued Fabric

Hunter Douglas® will continue to support the following discontinued Alustra Vignette fabrics/colors until September 2008 or until the inventory has been exhausted.

We promise to keep you updated on the availability of these fabrics:

Fabric Name	SKU	Availability Status
Terrain™ Limestone	S6-261 / Z12-261	Available - In Stock
Veranda™ Golden Nectar	S9-273 / Z13-273	Available - In Stock
Veranda Geranium	S9-276 / Z13-276	Available - In Stock
Veranda Blue Mist	S9-275 / Z13-275	Available - In Stock
Veranda English Garden	S9-274 / Z13-274	Available - In Stock
Veranda Baby's Breath	S9-272 / Z13-272	Unavailable - Out of Stock
Veranda Queen Anne's Lace	S9-271 / Z13-271	Available - In Stock

1-25-2008  Alustra® Duette® Discontinued Fabric/Colors 

11 Alustra Duette fabrics have been discontinued after the introduction of new fabrics during the 2007 Fall Product Launch.

Discontinued fabrics and availability status is listed below.

 

Fabric	Color	SKU	Availability
Whisper™ Sheer*	White Organdy	D30-700	Available as D40-700 in Duette core line
Whisper Sheer*	Chiffon	D30-701	Out-of-stock; Available as D40-701 in Duette core line
Angel Hair Semi-Opaque	Nanny White	D33-951	Available until April 2008
Opalessence™ Semi-Opaque	Gold Brilliance	D34-989	Available until April 2008
Opalessence Semi-Opaque	Silver Snow	D35-951	Available until April 2008
Brushstrokes™ Semi-Opaque	Mystic Blue	D31-458	Available until April 2008
Brushstrokes Semi-Opaque	Evening Light	D31-910	Out-of-stock
Brushstrokes Semi-Opaque	Skyscraper	D31-937	Out-of-stock
Brushstrokes Semi-Opaque	White Tie	D31-951	Available until April 2008
Brushstrokes Eclipse™	Evening Light	D32-910	Available until April 2008
Brushstrokes Eclipse	White Tie	D32-951	Out-of-stock

1-25-2008  New Provenance® Woven Woods Deductions

New deductions for Provenance Woven Woods Clutch Operated Shades are listed below:

Headrail Deduction: 1/2" from the ordered width (1/4" on each side)

Fabric Deduction:    1-1/8" from the ordered width (5/8" from the headrail)

The Hunter Douglas online reference guide will be updated with this change no later than February 11, 2008.

1-11-2008   Discontinuation: Trio® Convertible Shades

Trio Convertible Shades will be discontinued effective April 30, 2008.

Warren Steven Window Fashions will continue accepting orders through Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - with the last ship date being Monday, May 12, 2008. Warranty issues will be supported with shades or components for 6 months (October 30, 2008).

Beyond that date, RGA's will be handled on an individual basis in support of the Hunter Douglas Lifetime Limited Warranty.

12-28-2007  Universal Cord Tensioner Modification 

January 2008, you may notice a modified cord tensioner with core goods and finished shade orders.

A modification was made to Universal Cord Tensioners used on all Hunter Douglas continuous cord loop products. There is a new indicator line next to the screw hole slot, helping installers identify the proper mounting tension.

The screw hole should be pulled down so the center of the hole lines up with the indicator line.

12-28-2007  Platinum™ Technology Programming Tips 

Situations may occur when shades are programmed to desired groups. Take the distance between the Infrared (IR) receiver eyes into account when utilizing the Radio Frequency (RF) feature.

If the IR receiver eyes are within 48" of each other, try:

• Holding the remote closer to the target shade and aim accurately. If necessary, the remote eye may be so close that it touches the IR receiver eye on the target shade.
• Program each shade to the desired group prior to installation at the window.
• Disconnect the battery wand, satellite battery pack or DC power supply from the shades not being programmed.
  

New products and updates launch September 4, 2007, for Warren Steven Window Fashions' dealers.

 

New sample books are available for:

• Country Woods® wood blinds
• Everwood® Collection Alternative wood blinds
• Luminette® Privacy Sheers
• Skyline® Gliding Window Panels
• Palm Beach™ Polystain Shutters
• Heritance® Hardwood Shutters (for Gallery & Centurion)
  
• The Alustra® Collection (for Showcase Priority, Gallery, Centurion)
  
• Pirouette® window shadings (for Gallery & Centurion dealers only)

New product update kits are available for:

• Platinum™ Technology - Power & control like never before!
  
• Vignette® Modern Roman Shades: New Top-Down/Bottom-Up!
• Duette® Honeycomb Shades
• • New Ariosa™ fabric: 8 new colors, 3/4" pleat
  • Fabric covered valance for LiteRise®

 

 

Download our new sample book order form to select the new books and updates you would like.