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GALLERY - Blinds


Roller Blinds

With an extensive range of fabric and colour choices, roller blinds offer you a versatile solution for your window furnishing requirements.Available in blockout, light filtering, sunscreen or a combination of both – one for day, one for night. With chain drive, linked, twin, spring assist and motorisation, roller blinds offer an affordable, practical and versatile window covering solution.

BLINDS - Roller Blinds

Options:

Twin Systems

Easy Link System

Chain Drive

Automate Blind

Motorised

Blackout System

Remote control

Parts & Accessories


Vertical Blinds

With an affordable price tag, privacy and light are easily controlled. The slats stack neatly open allowing maximum viewing capacity. Vertical Blinds are available in a range of slat sizes and come with the option of centre open or side bunch.

BLINDS - Vertical, Venetian, Panel Glides

Venetian Blinds

Venetian Blinds are available in cedar, basswood, timber look or aluminium with a range of slat sizes and colours.Offering practical light regulation and privacy control they can be fully raised or the blade angle adjusted to suit.

Panel Glides

Designed as a modern alternative to vertical blinds, panels move through multiple tracking channels with the use of a smooth operating wand that eliminates the need for chains and safety devices and enhances the sleek elegance of this simplistic blind. They can be opened to the left, right or centre making them the ideal covering for sliding doors and large windows. When open the panels stack neatly back behind each other. Fabric can be matched with roller or roman blinds to create a consistent decor throughout.


BLINDS - Roman, Pleated, Shutters

Roman Blinds

Roman Blinds combine the simplicity of blinds with the warmth of soft furnishing fabrics. A perfect stand alone blind, or together with curtains in the same or contrasting fabric.Roman Blinds have a classic and timeless look and are available in both blind fabrics and curtain fabrics.

Pleated Blinds

Pleated Blinds combine the soft appeal of a curtain with the versatility and simplicity of a blind. Pleated Blinds almost disappear when raised and minimal light gaps help to reduce glare. Available as a twin blind they are practical for day and night use. Select a sheer fabric to enjoy the view as well as a blockout fabric for privacy at night. Available in many colours, pleated blinds can become a striking feature lifting the mood and character of any room.

Pleated Blinds present the most versatile solution for unusual shaped windows from triangles to circles, skylights and conservatories no situation is too challenging.

Shutters

Shutters look great from both the inside and out and are well suited to numerous applications. Choose from Basswood for the natural beauty of timber or Fauxwood, a modern material that is maintenance free and designed to last. Available in a variety of blade sizes to suit your style.


BLINDS - Fabric Selections & Specifications

Roller, Roman & Panel Fabric

• Roller, Roman and Panel Window Blinds• Wide Width Windows

• Width: 2800mm

• 100% Polyester with Foamed Acrylic Backing• PVC free• Lead free• Nominal Thickness: 0.43mm• Nominal weight: 380 gsm• Light Fastness: Minimum 6 (Blue Scale) Tested to ISO 105-B02:2014

• Opacity: Blackout (complies to AS 2663.2. 1999)• UV Protection: 98% (tested to S/NZS 4399:1996)

• Complies with Building Code of Australia requirements for Class 2 to 9 (a) buildings. Tested to AS 1530 Part III.

• Air Quality: VOC Tested US EPA 5021A:2003• Greenguard Gold Accredited (no harmful VOC emissions)

• Surface dust should be removed with duster or soft cloth. Never use abrasive products or solvent/industrial based cleaners.

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salt stella nova dove shadow

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GreenQ - Block aztec iron tempo basalt

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• Roller, Roman and Panel Window Blinds

• Wide Width Windows

• Width: 2500mm | 3200mm

• Energy Saving• UV Protection: 95%

• Tested to AS1530 Part III • Greenguard Gold - accreditation for use in the sensitive areas eg schools and

healthcare facilities (tested against California Section 01359 for low chemical emissions (VOCs)).

• Surface dust should be removed with duster or soft cloth. Fabric may be wiped with a damp sponge and dried with a clean cloth. Never use abrasive products or solvents/industrial based cleaners. Do not roll up fabric which is damp.

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GreenQ - Screen blue grey charcoal grey charcoal slate charcoal


ENERGYSAVING

• Composition: 27% Polyester 73% Vinyl on Polyester• Weave: 2x1• Openness Factor: Approximately 5%• Nominal Thickness: 0.69mm• Nominal weight: 471gsm• Light Fastness: 4-5 minimum 5 (Blue Scale)• Formaldehyde Free | Lead Free• Printable

Roller, Roman & Panel Fabric


• Roller, Vertical and Panel Blinds• Wide Width Windows

• • Matt 6 widths: 89mm, 100mm, 127mm, 2000mm, 2500mm, 3000mm• Metallic 4 widths: 89mm, 100mm, 127mm, 3000mm

• Composition: 100% polyester with acrylic coating• Nominal Weights: 360gsm - 400gsm• Nominal thickness: 0.33mm - 0.36mm• PVC & Lead free• Light Fastness: minimum 6 (Blue Scale). Tested to ISO 105-B02:2014• Cutting: Ultrasonic, Crush, Knife

• Opacity: Blackout. Exceeds standard AS2663.3:1999.• Dust and Mould Resistant

• Complies with Building Code of Australia requirements for Class 2 to 9 (a) buildings. • Tested to AS 1530 Part III.• Air Quality: VOC Tested US EPA 5021A:2003• Greenguard Gold Accredited (no harmful VOC emissions)

• Surface dust should be removed with duster or soft cloth. Fabric may be wiped with a damp sponge and dried with a clean cloth. Never use abrasive products or solvents/industrial based cleaners. Do not roll up fabric which is damp.

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Moon Spirit

Limestone Pure

Lace Cloud Birch Loft Porcelain Linen

Tundra Nimbus Alloy Surf Mist Terrace

Odessey Orient

Coal Lava metallic

Mercury metallic

Brulee metallic

Storm Whisper

Dune Bistro Chateau Stone Clay Umber

Ice

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CLASS2-9a

Roller, Vertical & Panel Fabric



Palm Beach - 2400mm/3000mm

Palm Beach

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• Roller, Roman and Panel Window Blinds• Wide Width Windows

• 3000mm Blackout (BO) All Colours (12) | 2400mm Blackout (BO) Selected Colours# (6)• 3000mm Light Filtering (LF) Selected Colours º (7)

• Composition (BO): 100% Polyester with Foamed Acrylic Backing • Composition (LF): 100% Polyester with Acrylic Coating • PVC Free | Lead Free • Light Fastness: 6 (Blue Scale) Tested to ISO 105-B02:2014 • Nominal weight: 410 gsm (BO), 310 gsm (LF)• Nominal thickness: 0.65 mm (BO), 0.55 mm (LF)

• Opacity: Blackout (Complies to AS 2663.3.1999)• UV Protection: Tested to AS/NZS 4399:1996

BO: UVA 99.95% | UVB 99.95 LF: UVA 99.59% | UVB 99.95

• Complies with Building Code of Australia requirements for Class 2 to 9 (a) buildings. • Tested to AS 1530 Part III. • Air Quality: VOC Tested US EPA 5021A:2003

• Surface dust should be removed with duster or soft cloth. Never use abrasive products or solvents/industrial based cleaners.

• Colour variances may occur between fabric production batches. These variances are within industry tolerances.

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Palm Beach (BO) dusk quartz #

porpoise # urban # thunder summer storm iron

quill # lyric # merino jasmine gull #


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melody º horizon º angora º

pearl º monsoon º steel º ink º



Urbanshade - 3000mm/2400mm

Speci�cation: Blackout (1URB)• Composition: 100% Polyester with Foamed Flocked Acrylic Coating (no �breglass content)

• Weave: Plain Weave

• Inherently Flame Retardant: Tested to AS 1530 Part II & Part III BS 5867 Part II, Type B NFPA 701 TM#1 Small Scale California US Title 19 (small scale) Class B1 (DIN 4102)

• Light Fastness: 5 minimum

• Nominal Thickness: 0.7mm

• Nominal Weight: 410gsm

• Cutting: Ultrasonic, cold, crush, knife

Manufactured: New ZealandRoll Price: 240cm width $38.09/lm | $15.87/sqm

Description:Internationally renowned fabric suitable for Roller, Roman and Panel Blinds. It is inherently �ame retardant to Australian, European and US standards. Suitable for commercial application. Urbanshade has ‘soft to touch’ �ock coating giving light, heat, and UV control, and is PVC free.

Key Features:Width: 2400mm/3000mm Suitable for: Roller, Roman & Panel BlindsColourways: 10Quality: Blackout

Care: Fabric should be regularly dusted / vacuumed as appropriate. If commercial spot cleaners are used, they must �rst be tested and allowed to dry on an inconspicuous area, to ensure compatibility.

Warranty: 2 years

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Urbanshade pebble seal charcoal black

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Icon - 2500mm/3000mm

Speci�cation: Blackout (1ICO)• Composition: 100% Polyester with Foamed Acrylic Coating

• Weave: Plain Weave

• Fire Classi�cation: Tested to AS 1530 Part III



• Cutting: Ultrasonic, Cold, Crush

Colour variances may occur between fabric production batches. These variances are within industry tolerances, but please check fabric prior to cutting.

Description:Plain wide width fabric, suitable for Roller, Roman and Panel Blinds available in a contemporary colour range to suit modern interiors. Colour coordinates with Palm Beach Light Filtering for a consistent look throughout the home.

Key Features:Width: 2500mm | 3000mmSuitable for: Roller, Roman & Panel BlindsQuality: Blackout

Care: Fabric should be regularly dusted / vacuumed as appropriate. If commercial spot cleaners are used, they must �rst be tested and allowed to dry on an inconspicuous area, to ensure compatibility. Avoid rubbing.

Warranty: 2 years

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angel spritz calico manilla arena stone

Icon earth canyon night




Le Reve - 3000mm

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Le Reve

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Description:Le Reve brings elegant texture to the Shaw at Home fabric collection. Suitable for wider windows, with a contemporary colour

range. Le Reve is available in blackout and light �ltering qualities for a consistent look through the home.

Key Features:Width: 3000mm

Suitable for: Roller, Roman & Panel Blinds

Quality: 100% Blackout (BO) & Light Filtering (LF) with night time privacy

Colour: 6 (BO) & 6 (LF)

Characteristics: Wide Width | PVC free

Speci�cation: Blackout (1LEB300)• Composition: 100% Polyester with Colour Co-ordinated

Foamed Acrylic Backing (BO)

• Weave: Jacquard

• Fire Classi�cation; Tested to AS1530 Part III


• Nominal Thickness: 0.65mm (BO)

• Nominal Weight: 410gsm (BO)

• Cutting: Ultrasonic, Crush

Speci�cation: Light Filtering (1LEL300)• Composition: 100% Polyester with Acrylic Coating (LF)

• Weave: Jacquard



• Nominal Thickness: 0.30mm (LF)

• Nominal Weight: 250gsm (LF)


NB: Colour variances may occur between fabric production batches. These variances are within industry tolerances, but please

check fabric prior to cutting.

Care: Surface dust should be removed with duster or soft lint free cloth. Never use abrasive products or solvents / industrial

based cleaners.

Warranty: 2 years

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Mantra - 3000mm

Description:Mantra is a striking jacquard, available in blackout & light �ltering qualities. It is suitable for wider windows, and has a versatile

colour range to complement contemporary interior styles.

Key Features:Width: 3000mm

Suitable for: Roller, Roman and Panel Blinds

Quality: 100% Blackout (BO) & Light Filtering (LF) with night time privacy

Colour: 10 (BO) & 7 (LF)

Characteristics: Wide Width | PVC free

Speci�cation: Blackout (1MAB300)• Composition: 100% Polyester with Foamed Acrylic

Backing (BO)

• Weave: Jacquard



• Nominal Thickness: 0.65mm (BO)

• Nominal Weight: 410gsm (BO)


Speci�cation: Light Filtering (1MAL300)• Composition: 100% Polyester with Acrylic Coating (LF)

• Weave: Jacquard



• Nominal Thickness: 0.30mm (LF)

• Nominal Weight: 210gsm (LF)


NB: Colour variances may occur between fabric production batches. These variances are within industry tolerances, but please

check fabric prior to cutting.

Care: Surface dust should be removed with duster or soft lint free cloth. Never use abrasive products or solvents / industrial

based cleaners.

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spice # # pebble shale

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cotton opal # seed pearl parchment sesame seagrass





Screen - 2500mm/3200mm

Speci�cation: (1SCR)• Composition: 17% Polyester / 83% Vinyl on Polyester

• Openness Factor: Approximately 5%

• UV Blockage: 95%

• Weave: Basketweave

• Light Fastness: 4-5 minimum



• Cutting: Ultrasonic, Cold, Crush

Solar Optical Properties: Fabrics installed internally thirty-degree pro�le angle

Colour Solar Optical Properties

Ts Rs As Tv 3mm CL 6mm CL

White 12 74 14 11 0.26 0.27

White Linen 13 62 25 13 0.35 0.35

White Stone 12 61 27 12 0.36 0.36

Linen 10 47 43 11 0.45 0.44

Charcoal 5 3 92 7 0.74 0.70

Charcoal Grey 7 10 83 10 0.70 0.67

Charcoal Bronze 7 5 88 9 0.73 0.70

Description:A 2x2 basketweave 100% polyester screen fabric with 5% openness factor. Available in two widths. Suitable for internal & external use.

Key Features:Width: 2500mm | 3200mmSuitable for: Roller, Roman & Panel BlindsQuality: Screen

Care: Fabric should be regularly dusted / vacuumed as appropriate. May be wiped with warm water and mild detergent.

Warranty: 2 years

white white stone white linen linen charcoal bronze charcoal grey

Screen charcoal


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3mm CL: 3mm Clear Glass



www.quicksew.com.au [email protected] freecall 1800 065 068 *colours representative only

Sheerweave 4500

Speci�cation: (1ECO4500)• Composition: 25% Polyester, 75% Vinyl on Polyester (over 50% of compound components are derived from crop based feed

stocks and minerals. Over 2/3 of total compound is derived from non fossil fuel based feed stocks)

• Openness Factor: 5%

• UV Blockage: 95% approx.


• Fire Classi�cation:

• Thickness: 0.61mm

• Weight: 488 g/m2

• Cutting: Ultrasonic, Crush Cut




White 12 74 14 11 0.26 0.27

White Linen 13 62 25 13 0.35 0.35

White Grey 10 49 41 11 0.44 0.43

White Stone 12 61 27 12 0.36 0.36

Sandstone Please refer to website for details

Linen 10 47 43 11 0.45 0.44

Charcoal Gold Please refer to website for details

Charcoal 5 3 92 7 0.74 0.70

Charcoal Grey 7 10 83 10 0.70 0.67

Charcoal Bronze 7 5 88 9 0.73 0.70

Description:2x2 basketweave. Available in two widths. Suitable for internal & external use.

Key Features:Width: 2500mm | 3200mm Suitable for: Roller, Roman & Panel BlindsColours: 10Quality: Screen


Warranty: 10 year interior | 5 year exterior

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white white linen white grey white stone sandstone (new) linen

SW4500 charcoal gold (new)

charcoal charcoal grey charcoal bronze


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Speci�cation: (1ECO4510)• Composition: 25% Polyester, 75% Vinyl on Polyester (over 50% of compound components are derived from crop based feed

stocks and minerals. Over 2/3 of total compound is derived from non fossil fuel based feed stocks)




• Fire Classi�cation: California US Title 19 (small scale), NFPA 701 – 2004 TM#1(small scale). BS 5867 2008 Part 2 Type B Performance.







White 20 69 11 23 0.32 0.32

White Linen 19 62 19 23 0.37 0.37

White Grey 15 50 35 20 0.44 0.44

White Stone 17 58 25 22 0.39 0.39

Charcoal 13 3 84 19 0.76 0.72

Charcoal Grey 12 11 77 17 0.71 0.67

Description:SW4510 is a 2x2 basketweave. Suitable for internal & external use.

Key Features:Width: 3200mm Suitable for : Roller, Roman & Panel BlindsColours: 6Quality: Screen



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SW4510 white white linen white stone white grey charcoal grey charcoal


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Speci�cation: (1ECO4300)• Composition: 25% Polyester, 75% Vinyl on Polyester (over 50% of compound components are derived from crop based feed stocks

and minerals. Over 2/3 of total compound is derived from non fossil fuel based feed stocks)



• Weave: ½ Basketweave




Solar Optical Properties: Fabrics installed internally zero-degree pro�le angle



White 8 74 18 7 0.24 0.26

White Stone 5 64 31 6 0.32 0.32

Charcoal 5 3 92 8 0.74 0.70

Sandstone Please refer to website for details

Slate Stone 5 10 85 8 0.70 0.66

Charcoal Gold 7 15 78 10 0.67 0.64

Description:SW4300 is a half basketweave screen with 3% openness, available in a colour range suitable for domestic and commercial application.

Key Features:Width: 3200mm Suitable for : Roller, Roman & Panel Blinds, Internal & External useColours: 6Quality: Screen



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Key Features: Characteristics: Bacteria and fungal resistantWidth: 2438mm Lead FreeSuitable for: Roller, Roman & Panel Blinds Formaldehyde FreeColourways: 7 Trackless technology (Refer to De�nitions)Quality: Screen Cutting on Cross

Internal Use

Sheerweave Performance + 2390 and 2410

oyster oyster/beige beige charcoal charcoal/grey charcoal/chestnut

Sheerweave Performance + 2390 and 2410 charcoal/gold

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Performance + 2390 Speci�cations:• Composition: 34% Fibreglass, 64% vinyl on �breglass

with 2% aluminium coating• Openness Factor: Approximately 5%• UV Transmittance: 6-7• Weave: 2 x 2 Basketweave• Fire Classi�cation: Tested to AS 1530 Part II & Part III,

BS 5867 Part II, Type BNFPA 701 TM#1 Small Scale

• Colour Fastness (tms-tm-003): 4min• Nominal Thickness: 0.46mm• Nominal Weight: 379gsm• Warp Tear Strength (ASTM D2261);

Warp 5.909kgs, Fill 5.455kgs• Cutting: Ultrasonic only• Abrasion Test: (250 cycles metalized to face) Pass

Solar Optical Properties:


Ts Rs LT Lr %O UVt CRI

Oyster 8 71 8 70 5 7 99

Oyster/Beige 8 72 8 71 5 6 99

Beige 8 72 8 71 5 7 98

Charcoal 8 71 8 70 5 7 100

Charcoal/Grey 8 71 8 70 5 7 100

Charcoal/Chestnut 8 71 8 70 5 7 100

Charcoal/Gold 8 74 8 73 5 7 100

Manufactured: USA

Warranty: 5 years

Performance + 2410 Speci�cations:• Composition: 34% Fibreglass, 64% vinyl on �breglass

with 2% aluminium coating• Openness Factor: Approximately 3%• UV Transmittance: 3-4• Weave: 2 x 2 Basketweave• Fire Classi�cation: Tested to AS 1530 Part II & Part III,

BS 5867 Part II, Type BNFPA 701 TM#1 Small Scale

• Colour Fastness (tms-tm-003): 4min• Nominal Thickness: 0.48mm• Nominal Weight: 478gsm• Warp Tear Strength (ASTM D2261);

Warp 5.455kgs, Fill 7.727 kgs• Cutting: Ultrasonic only• Abrasion Test: (250 cycles metalized to face) Pass

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Ts Rs LT Lr %O UVt CRI

Oyster 5 73 5 72 3 3 99

Oyster/Beige 5 73 5 72 3 4 99

Beige 5 73 5 72 3 4 98

Charcoal 4 71 4 70 3 4 100

Charcoal/Grey 4 72 4 71 3 4 100

Charcoal/Chestnut 4 72 4 71 3 4 100

Charcoal/Gold 4 75 4 74 3 4 99

Microban® antimicrobial protection inhibits the growth of damaging bacteria, mold and mildew on the fabric.



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Karma - Roller, Panel & Vertical Fabric

• Roller, Panel & Vertical Window Blinds• Wide Width Windows• 3000mm, 89mm, 127mm

• Composition: 100% Polyester with Acrylic Coating• PVC Free | Lead Free• Light Fastness: 6 (Blue Scale) Tested to ISO 105-B02:2014• Nominal Weight: 460gsm• Nominal Thickness: 0.70mm

• Opacity: Blackout (Complies to AS 2663.3.1999)• UV Protection: Tested to AS/NZS 4399:1996• UVA: 99.95% | UVB: 99.95%

• Complies with Building Code of Australia requirements for Class 2 to 9 (a) buildings.• Tested to AS 1530 Part III.• Air Quality: VOC Tested US EPA 5021A:2003• Greenguard Gold - accredited for use in sensitive areas eg schools and healthcare facilities (tested

against California Section 01359 for low chemical emissions (VOCs))

• Surface dust should be removed with duster or soft cloth.• Never use abrasive products or solvent/industrial based cleaners.

• Colour variances may occur between fabric production batches.• These variances are within industry tolerances.

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CLASS2-9aWIDE


Linesque - Roller, Roman & Panel Fabric

• Roller, Roman & Panel Window Blinds• Wide Width Windows• 3000mm

• Composition: 100% Polyester with Acrylic Coating• PVC Free | Lead Free• Light Fastness: 6 (Blue Scale) Tested to ISO 105-B02:2014• Nominal Weight: BO 431gsm | LF 285gsm• Nominal Thickness: BO 0.65mm | LF 0.55mm

• Opacity: 100% Blackout• Tear Resistance:

LF Mean Length 126 Warp 128 N. BO Mean Length 150 Warp 139 N Tested to AS 2001.2.10-1986

• Complies with Building Code of Australia requirements for Class 2 to 9 (a) buildings.• Tested to AS 1530 Part III.• Air Quality: VOC Tested US EPA 5021A:2003• Greenguard Gold - accredited for use in sensitive areas eg schools and healthcare facilities (tested

against California Section 01359 for low chemical emissions (VOCs))

• Surface dust should be removed with duster or soft cloth.• Never use abrasive products or solvent/industrial based cleaners.

• Colour variances may occur between fabric production batches.• These variances are within industry tolerances.

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100%BLACKOUT

LEADFREE

CLASS2-9aWIDE

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BLINDS - Quicksew · Roman Blinds have a classic and timeless look and are available in both blind fabrics and curtain fabrics. Pleated Blinds Pleated Blinds combine the soft appeal