CONTRIBUTING TO SAFETY
We remain steadfast in our dedication to handcraft windowcoverings that meet or exceed current safety guidelines as prescribed by American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA). We are committed to conducting ongoing testing of our windowcoverings to ensure that they are safe to operate. We continually strive to research and engineer innovative solutions and techniques to further improve shade safety.
CONTRIBUTING TO HEALTH
We choose to cultivate, harvest, prepare, and weave natural fibers using ancient tools and techniques in part because they minimize the use of harsh additives that may off-gas and reduce indoor air quality. This includes using natural techniques to achieve rich color tones and using low or no VOC paints, stains and adhesives whenever possible. As a result, our shades have a minimal impact on air quality within an interior environment.
Rollerfold™ Style – Eliminating shade-body operational cords, this award-winning style combines the aesthetic beauty of a roman-fold shade with the sleek performance of a Roller Style Shade.
Shade Automation – Eliminating all pull-cords, shade automation is the ultimate in safe, intelligent, and effortless shade functionality.
A non-invasive cord that attaches to a shade’s rear pull-cords, preventing them from being drawn into a loop large enough to endanger children and pets.
This device helps shorten cords, keeping them out of the reach of children or small pets, as well as keeping them taut to ensure a loop cannot be made.
A device used to keep cord loops taut by holding the operational cord or chain in place ensuring a large loop cannot be created. We ship this device in a manner that makes the system inoperable unless it is properly installed.
Our warning labels and hang-tag booklets reiterate the potential hazards of corded windowcoverings. The labels are designed to increase awareness of the safety features of all HARTMANN&FORBES shades.