Roller & Solar Shades

Clean, simple shades in hundreds of fabrics — from a soft filtered glow to complete darkness.

Day and night in one window. A double shade puts two shades on one bracket — for example, a solar shade in front for daytime glare and view, and a room darkening shade behind it for privacy and sleep.

Overview

Choose from hundreds of roller and solar fabric designs and textures, including dozens of GREENGUARD certified solar fabrics. Shades come with a standard wrapped hem bar and are available for single or double shade operation. Roller shades roll up neatly at the top of the window, take up very little space, and work in any room, from bedrooms and media rooms to offices and patio doors.

Key Features

200 roller fabrics in light filtering and room darkening, and 136 solar fabrics in a range of openness levels
Continuous loop, cordless, or Somfy® motorized operation
Fabric-wrapped bottom hem bar, finished on both sides
Valance choices: fabric channel valance, aluminum fascia, cassette, or a padded fabric valance
Double shades, linked multi-shade systems and common cassettes for large or multiple windows
Optional side and sill channels to block light around the edges
GREENGUARD and OEKO-TEX® certified fabrics, and flame retardant solar fabrics
Lifetime limited warranty on manual shades; five years on Somfy® motors

Roller or Solar — Which Is Right for You?

Roller Shades

Light filtering fabrics soften the light and give daytime privacy
Room darkening fabrics have a backing that blocks light, for bedrooms and media rooms
Woven textures, linens and solids in 31 styles and 200 colors
Privacy day and night

Solar Shades

Woven screens that cut heat and glare while you keep your view
The openness is how much of the weave is open: 1% gives the most privacy and glare control, 10% the most view
Blackout solar fabrics are also available
Most privacy in daylight; at night, with lights on inside, you can see in — pair with a double shade for night privacy

Operating Systems

Control	How it works
Continuous Loop	Pull the bead chain and the shade stops and holds at any height. The chain stays the same length no matter where the shade is. Color-coordinated plastic chain is standard; stainless steel and brass-finish metal chains are available. Geared and spring-assist clutches make large, heavy shades easier to raise.
Cordless	No chain at all. Raise and lower the shade by hand from the bottom hem bar. An adjustable spring sets how fast it rises.
Battery Motorized	Somfy® motor powered by a battery wand, or by a built-in rechargeable battery that can be kept charged with a small solar panel. No wiring needed.
Wired Motorized	Quiet Somfy® Sonesse® motors on low voltage (24V) or standard 110V power — the choice for the largest shades, home theaters and whole-house automation.

Motorized shades work by remote control from up to 60 feet away, without pointing at the shade. They can run one at a time or in groups, and connect to a Somfy hub and app for schedules and smart-home control.

Valances and Finishing Touches

Option	Description
No valance	The clean, minimal look. Outside mounts come with color-coordinated bracket covers.
Channel Valance	A slim 3½" valance with an insert of your shade fabric, in a square or round corner style.
Fascia	An aluminum valance that hides the roll and hardware, in 3", 4" and 5" sizes. Anodized, black, bronze, vanilla or white.
Cassette	A curved, fully enclosed headbox with a fabric insert to match your shade, in small, medium and large. Anodized, black, bronze, vanilla or white.
Fabric Valance	A 6" or 8" padded valance wrapped in any roller or solar fabric, with optional decorative keystones.
Hem bars	Fabric-wrapped hem bar standard. Also available: an internal hem bar sealed inside a fabric pocket, or an exposed aluminum hem bar in anodized, black, bronze, vanilla or white.
Side & sill channels	Aluminum channels along the sides and sill that close the light gaps for more darkness and privacy.

Shade Styles

Single shades up to 144" tall and, with motorization, up to 156" wide. The largest size depends on the fabric, control and valance you choose.
Double shades — two shades on one bracket, each with its own fabric and control
Linked shades — two or three shades side by side that operate together with one control, up to 144" overall
Common cassette — two or three shades under one continuous cassette, each with its own control, up to 192" overall
Stationary panels — fixed fabric panels that mount with a rod pocket or hook-and-loop strip

Your dealer will measure and confirm the right size, mount and options for each window.

Safety

Cordless and motorized shades are the safest choice for homes with young children and pets because they have no cords or chains. Continuous loop shades come with a chain guide that must be installed to keep the loop tight to the wall.

Care and Cleaning

Roller and solar shades are low maintenance. Vacuum now and then with an upholstery brush. Spot clean with a mild detergent and a soft brush, rinse well, and let the shade dry completely before rolling it up. Do not use heat, bleach, abrasives or solvents.

Installation

Choose the instructions that match your shade's control and valance:

Warranty and Where to Buy

Roller and Solar Shades are sold through Blynco Window Fashions dealers. Warranty information for Roller and Solar Shades | Find a dealer near you