A vertical or horizontal element that forms a division between units of a window or is used decoratively

A shade comprised of two pieces of fabric (or more) on separate tubes but joined together with a specially designed center support and operated simultaneously by one drive.

A special button on Somfy remote controls that acts as a STOP button or sends the shade to an intermediate position, if one has been set.

Light that is produced naturally by the sun.

A unit of torque. 1 Nm = 8.8 lbs in.

A material that is made by a production process other than weaving threads together.

Stands for “Outside Bracket” and indicates that a shade is to fit outside of the window opening.

A fabric that is not able to be seen through.

Openness Factor, or just “Openness” refers to the percentage of open space on the plane of the fabric. Openness directly corresponds to the percentage of UV blockage by that fabric (ex. A 1% open fabric will block approximately 99% of the UV).

Relating to the production of electric current when exposed to light.

A type of Double Shade. Piggyback shades two independently operated shade that are hung staggered, one on top of the other, from the same bracket.

An enclosure that houses all shading components and is mounted above or below the ceiling line. B) an envelope created by folding over the edge of a fabric and sealing all three open sides.