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Cordless Top-Down Bottom-Up shades are now available to order for the Portfolio Collection Fabric Roman Shade Collection! Top-Down Bottom-Up works with cordless control only. This option is available for all fabrics except Caravello. Because of the construction and control system used for TDBU Fabric Roman shades, there are limitations on the shade sizes available. Minimum Size: 24" x 24" Maximum Size: 48" x 72" Product GuideOur product guide has been updated to reflect this new control type and can be downloaded on the link below.
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Please note the below Dalton fabrics from our Dual Sheer Shade Collection have been discontinued:
Please see below for current fabrics that are comparable in color to Dalton. Product GuidesProduct guides have been updated to reflect these changes and can be downloaded on the Pro Design Website through Vendor Resources.
>> Download Product Guides Due to the recent IATA ruling that requires international air freight shipment of Lithium batteries to be shipped with no more than 30% charge, we must change how we ship orders with Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery Packs.
In order to continue offering the Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery Packs, as of November 21, 2025 these battery packs will now ship from our warehouse in Ohio, separate from your shade order. Please watch for both shade and battery shipments before scheduling your installation for orders placed on or after November 22, 2025. To ensure that your shades are operational upon installation, we will begin including battery tubes with shade orders when a Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack is selected. The shades can be powered by the battery tubes until the Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack arrives. Battery tubes can be used with 8 1.5v alkaline batteries. Over the next few months, the wall switch for remote motors will be updated to use AAA batteries instead of button-cell batteries.
With a lower risk of ingestion, AAA batteries prove to be a safer battery alternative for families. AAA batteries also provide more reliable power, longer operation time, and easier replacement. There will be no change to the price or programming for the wall switch. The wall switch remains available in white only. Walden Select has already transitioned to the new wall switch. Each collection will be updated as the factories run down their stock of the current wall switch. Stay up to date on motorization changes by visiting the Pro Design Website: >> Motorization Transition Timeline Light-Filtering Liners Update PackWe have added new Light-Filtering Liners to the Walden Select Woven Wood Collection to enhance both color and functionality. These liners are now available in your ordering system.
We will automatically send a new liner update pack to your address on file. Shipping will begin this week. All existing liners remain available to order in addition to these two new options. 1 1/2" Headrail - Clutch ControlWe have also updated the specifications for clutch control shades from the Walden Select Woven Wood Collection.
Clutch controlled shades will now use a system that fits on a 1½" head rail, instead of 2 1/2". The 1 1/2" headrail is perfect for installations where space is limited, like inside shallow window frames. The minimum shade width has also decreased from 18" to 14", allowing for smaller clutch shades. A reminder that Standard and Extended depth returns will be available for outside mount shades on October 1, 2025. There are no changes to the option or specification for inside mount shades.
Visit our YouTube channel to learn more about this update or continue reading below. >> Watch Extended Returns Explained Standard depth returns are made to the depth of the head rail. Extended depth returns are made slightly deeper than the head rail and help close the gap between the wall and the back of the shades. To allow extended returns to fit properly to the shade valance and return back to the wall, we will change the way outside mount shades are made:
This specification update applies to all woven wood and fabric roman shade collections including Portfolio Collection Natural Shades, Walden Premier, Walden Select, and Portfolio Collection Fabric Roman Shades. We are excited to announce several specification updates will be available for our collections on October 1, 2025! Visit our updates page for full details on these updates or see summary list below. >> Updates Page Updates Summary
Many of the finely woven fabrics or fabrics with open weaves in our woven wood collections require edge binding to protect the edge of the shade and keep the shade fabric from fraying over time. We understand that Edge Binding may not be a suitable style choice for all design aesthetics, so we've added Edge Seal as a new solution to protect the edges of shades.
Edge Seal is used on select fabrics when ordered without edge binding. See below for the list of fabrics using this option when not using edge binding. Edge Seal is a non-adhesive tape applied to the back left and right edges of select shade fabrics. It is also applied to the valance of standard shades. Edge Seal is transparent once applied, but it may be slightly visible from the back and front of the shade, especially if the shade is unlined. It will be more visible on darker fabrics than on lighter fabrics. Please note, some fabrics in these collections have continued with the edge binding requirement, as all weaves and materials are not suitable to pair with Edge Seal. This update will be applied to Portfolio Collection Natural Shades and Walden Select. We are excited to announce several updates to our collections coming October 1, 2025!
Click below to learn more about all of the upcoming changes. NATURAL DRAPERIESNatural Draperies present a sophisticated and stylish way to cover large windows or sliding doors. When specifying, note that the Natural Drapery will include decorative track with your choice of rounded or rectangular profile. Because draperies install using a decorative track, valances are not needed for this product. Natural material is railroaded to hang vertically when ordered in this style. Draperies require edge binding, which is sewn to all four sides to protect the edges and is included in the price of the drape. Natural draperies are constructed using wave tape. Hooks attach to carriers, which glide smoothly in a traversing track while maintaining their structure when being opened and closed. Natural Draperies are made with 150% fullness and are available to order for our woven wood collections including Portfolio Collection Natural Shades, Walden Premier, and Walden Select. Updated product guides will be available in the coming weeks. Note: Natural Draperies are being added as a replacement for Folding Doors. See Folding Door Discontinuation at the bottom of this post for more details. OPENING OPTIONSDECORATIVE TRACKTracks have been specially sourced for this product to ensure smooth operation. Tracks are included in the price of the drapery. Rounded and Square profiles are available in six color options. FOLDING DOOR DISCONTINUATIONNatural Draperies will be replacing our Folding Door products starting October 1, 2025. We are no longer able to source the component parts for Folding Doors, and have brought in Natural Draperies as an elevated replacement.
Folding Doors have been removed from our product guides and will be removed from your ordering system starting October 1, 2025. |