WCMA Standards​
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The new WCMA standard for corded window shades comes into effect on June 1, 2024. As a result, we are making important changes to the configuration of our products. 

Woven Wood Shades, Natural Shades, and Fabric Roman Shades 
 
According to the new standard, we will not be able to ship Woven Wood Shades, Natural Shades, and Fabric Roman Shades with cord locks after June 1st. To make sure we are in full compliance with the new standard, we will stop taking new orders for cord lock shades starting April 15, 2024.   
 
We will be issuing new price grids which will go into effect April 15, 2024. The new grids will include cordless as the base control option. Updated product guides will be available in early March.
 
After April 15, 2024, we will not be able to remake malfunctioning shades with cord locks, and we will offer to either repair these shades or to replace them with cordless or clutch control. We will work with you on a case-by-case basis to determine the best outcome for your customer. 
 
All Collections 
 
We will also be introducing a new tensioner for clutch control in all our shade collections, as our current tensioner is not compliant with the new standard. We will start shipping shades with the new tensioner as soon as we have inventory, which will be before June 1, 2024.

The Natural Roller Shade Collection combines the simplicity of a roller shade with the beauty and texture of a natural woven fabric. When lowered, enjoy the shade's beautiful woven textures. When raised, shades stack clear of the window, allowing a full view to the outside. 

The collection offers a natural alternative to traditional roller shades. Natural Roller Shade fabric has more texture and pattern when the shade is installed with light coming through than you might find with a traditional roller shade. 

View all the fabrics available in the Natural Roller Shade Collection by visiting the collection gallery. 

The 2024 collection will be available starting January 1 and  includes new styles and options:

• Open roll shades with a standard roller shade bracket or decorative metal bracket 
• Dual shades which include either a light-filtering or room-darkening back fabric
• Square cassettes
• Fabric wrapped box valances

Shades installed to a dual bracket can have a light-filtering or room-darkening back fabric. We have 17 back fabric options, which are available in a complimentary sample book update pack. Request your update pack at the link below. 

>> Request Update Pack

Find full details on the new options in the collection's 2024 product guide. Product guides can be downloaded in the vendor resources section of the Pro Design website. 

>> Login to Vendor Resources
>> Register for Access to Vendor Resources

With the new options available, we recommend using the steps below to place your order. 

Step 1: Determine Single or Double Shades (privacy and light control)

Single shades have only the Natural Roller fabric panel and are only available in light-filtering opacities. They may not be ideal for windows where privacy is required. 

​Double shades come with a dual bracket and will have the Natural Roller fabric panel on the front and a light-filtering or room-darkening fabric on the back. More mounting depth is required and top treatment options are limited.

Step 2: Select Shade Style and Control Type

Shade styles and control types vary for single and double shades.

*Cordless Control for open roll shades will be available January 15, 2024. This includes cordless for the standard bracket, decorative metal bracket, and dual bracket. 

Over the past several weeks we have seen increased charges from our freight partners for shipments of long folding doors. 

We, unfortunately, must increase our net freight surcharge for folding doors ordered 93" in length and longer.

Folding doors ordered 93" in length or longer will have a net freight surcharge of $100. All lengths shorter than 93" will continue with our current net freight surcharge of $40. 

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this causes. ​

​Our Sliding Panel specifications have been corrected in our product guides. The specifications detailed below apply for Sliding Panels from both our Walden Premier and Walden Select Collections. 
 
All One-Way Sliding Panels will be made with the back panel stationary and a front lead panel. 

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Split-Draw Sliding Panels with 6 or 8 panels will also be made with the back panel stationary and a front lead panel. 

Split-Draw Sliding Panels with 4 panels will be made with the front left and back right panel stationary. ​

​As the window treatment industry moves toward cord-free applications, we are working to develop new construction options that will allow us to offer a completely cord-free roman shade that is combined with a roller shade lift mechanism. 
 
In this new method, the roman shade is attached to a wood head rail and is made with small rib pockets sewn into the liner along the back edges of the shade. A cordless roller shade is attached to the wood headrail and follows down the length of the roman shade. Ribs are inserted into the rib pockets of the roman shade, catching the roller shade between the roman shade and ribs. 
 
The roller shade and roman shade operate in tandem using the roller shade’s cordless lift mechanism. The shade is raised by pushing up or pulling down on the bottom bar of the roller shade, allowing the shade to stop at any preferred position. 
 
This construction method eliminates the need for any attached or hanging lift cords and offers a completely cord-free roman shade.
 
We are continuing our efforts in developing this new method for our Natural Shade Collections as well as a new Fabric Roman Shade Collection. 

​The Pro Hub will be available starting October 3, 2022 for all of our shade collections. Please note the Pro Hub will replace the Mini Hub.

The Pro Hub offers additional Internet connectivity options and can be connected directly to routers with an Ethernet cable, making it compatible with all Internet speeds and Fiber Optic Internet. For customers who prefer wireless connections, the Pro Hub can also be paired through 2.4 GHz wifi signals.

>>Watch Pairing Through Ethernet
>>Watch Pairing Through Wifi

Pro Hubs have a range of approximately 100'. For homes with shades on multiple floors, we suggest ordering one hub per floor.

Pro Hubs are shipped with a 48" Ethernet cable and 40" power cable. 

Hubs are also shipped with a quick start guide, which includes QR codes that are linked to our pairing videos. ​