Window Blinds Manufacturers Introduce Even Safer Cordless Options ........News Directory

Manufacturers of window treatments have become increasingly concerned with reports of the dangers of dangling cords from window shades and blinds.  Toddlers, with their boundless curiosity, are the most common victims but older children, newborns, and even pets are in danger. 

Consumers demand safety but aren’t often willing to sacrifice style, ease of operation, or cost.  Designers have come up with several innovative ways to make today’s window shades safer while retaining all the benefits of past window treatments. 

Shorter cords and magic wands 

You won’t find many window blinds today with the same long cords they used to have.  Most window treatments use shorter cords that remain the same length as the shade is lowered or raised.  The short cord stay out of the reach of exploring hands and it eliminates unsightly cord pooling.  Often the cord can be tucked into the headrail, making it even safer. 

One touch operation 

One of the cleverest methods of blinds operation uses no cord or wand at all.  Instead you open the blinds just as you would open a window, only much more easily.  A gentle touch on the bottom rail raises or lowers the blinds.  The action is smooth and the blinds stay where you put them.The one touch operation works on top-down blinds as well. 

Motorized operation 

The ultimate solution has to be remote-controlled motorized blinds that can be operated from anywhere in the room.  Not only are they the very definition of luxury and convenience, this can be an essential option for hard-to-reach windows or for homeowners with limited mobility.

Comfortex also offers a variety of motorized shades, including honeycomb and Roman.  They offer similar options, such as RF remotes and wall switches, as well as wireless timers and sun sensors to allow automatic shade operation.