Indicates how a device is supplied with mechanical or electrical energy.

A fabric that is not visibly transparent, but will still allow some light to pass through. Will also allow shadows and shapes to be seen through the material.

To input instructions or “set up” a motor.

Stands for “Polyvinyl chloride.” A common substance found in solar materials that may produce harmful gasses as it deteriorates over time.

A form of motor communication that uses radio waves to send a command signal between a transmitter (remote) and a receiver (motor) in order to operate the shade.

AKA Railroad Cut. A term used to describe a production technique wherein a shade is produced by turning the fabric sideways from how it comes off the roll to avoid seams.

Fascia that used on the back side of a shade (towards the glass).

Having the ability to throw back light or heat, without absorbing it.

A term used to describe when the fabric of the shade will roll off the back of the tube (toward the glass).

A hand-held device that controls a motor from a distance.

A device used to extend the distance of a radio signal by echoing any received signal back out again.

A smaller project that typically involves a space for people to live.