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Textured Solar Shades
Textured Custom Transparent Indoor Shades
The Jacquard collection features textured fabrics that combine rich, dimensional yarns interwoven with traditional patterns. With a color palette of hushed naturals and earth tones, this collection combines classic design with three levels of openness, filtering out up to 97% of light and UV rays.If you have a heat problem, and want dark colored shades for either better visibility, glare reduction, or to go with your decor, upgrade to High Performance Verosol shades.
Maximum Dimensions:
96″w x 144″h
Cordless, Power Touch Wand, or Motorized
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Textured Solar Shades Description
The Textured Natural Solar Shades feature fabrics that combine rich, dimensional yarns interwoven with traditional patterns. With a color palette of hushed naturals and earth tones, this collection offers a range of classic options designed to suit any décor. The Textured Contemporary Solar Shades Fabrics combine shiny and lustrous translucent yarns interwoven for a sleek, modern look.
These solar shades come in a range of openness factors depending on your color choice (3, 5, 7, or 10%, meaning how much light is allowed in). Treat your windows to a more sophisticated look. Colors closest to white block 30% more heat than darker colors and allow for more natural light. Darker colors give sharper outward visibility and more glare reduction.
North Solar Screen takes cords and child safety seriously. Our shades are available cordless (recommended where young children are present.) All chain shades have cord safety tensioners to reduce the hazards of cord strangulation or entanglement or they can be motorized.
Care & Warranty
Manual Lift Systems
Cordless
The cordless system is available in white, satin nickel, ivory bronze and black with color coordinating brackets covers for a finished appearance on all cordless roller shades. Available in reverse roll. May be ordered with the Designer Cassette, (regular roll only).
Shade Pulls
Shades come with clear plastic handles that fit over the bottom bar to maintain cleanliness.
Motorization Options
Simplicity Battery Operated Rechargeable Motors
- Motor and rechargeable lithium ion battery in motor casing are concealed in roller
- No special wiring requirements
- Rechargeable battery comes fully charged from factory, no external battery wand is required
- Factory programs upper and lower limit stops but does not program channels because that needs to be completed after shade installation.
- Average battery charge lasts 6-12 months under normal use one cycle per day
- Battery can be recharged up to 500 times
- Takes approximately 5 hours to recharge a depleted motor
- Recharge when shade starts running slow to avoid losing programming
- Shade will beep when the remote button is pressed
- Do not leave charger plugged in for more than 24 hours as it can prematurely age the battery
Remotes
Simplicity 14 Channel Remote The 14 Channel Remote can automate up to 14 different shades individually or 14 groups of shades. The remote can be wall mounted for easy access. Available in black or white.
- Motorized lift system raises and lowers one shade or a group of shades with a push of a button
- Radio frequency motorization is excellent for large, hard to reach windows and multiple windows
- Simple, convenient, child-safe method of operating shade
- 14 channel remote can operate up to 14 windows or groups of windows
- Remote comes with holder to mount to a wall for easy storage
- Range of remote is approximately 80 feet
Battery Charger
8.4 volt charger plugs into standard power outlet to recharge
Plugs into charging port of motor
Charger is black and comes with 13 feet of wire
EZ Charge Extension Wand Great for Out of Reach Windows
EZ Charge Extension Wand easily recharges your hard to reach Simplicity Rechargeable Shades. Extends up to 31” in length. Simply touch the magnetized wand tip to the port to attach. Then plug the charger into the base of the wand.
EZ Charge Wall Mount Receiver can be easily concealed by a valance
You need 1 EZ Charger extension wand per order (more can be ordered).
EZ Charge Wall mount Receiver
The EZ Charge Wall Mount Receiver includes screws and anchors. These can be used for wood or drywall mounting.
Extension cable plugs into charging port of Simplicity Rechargeable shades.
Each shade will need an EZ Charge wall mount receiver.
Battery Charger – SOLD SEPARATELY. You must specify charger when ordering a Simplicity Rechargeable Motorized Shade. The charger plugs into the wand base. The 8.4 Volt charger requires a standard power outlet to recharge the motor. The charger is black and comes with a 156” wire. Dimensions are 1” wide x 2½” length x 13⁄4” deep.
Simplicity Smart App Controller
The Simplicity Smart Controller powered by NEO Smart Blinds App is a small device that you install in your home that allows you to set automatic opening and closing times for all Simplicity motorized shades from your Apple or Android Smartphone, voice controlled Amazon, Google home automation device, tablet, or PC anywhere in world.
- Works with Apple and Android Smartphones
- Free downloadable app
- Compatible with previously installed Simplicity motorized shades
- Can schedule operation up to 14 shades in a single room or every shade throughout the house
- Controller has same range as remote (150 feet) so one per floor is usually sufficient
- The NEO Smart Blinds App acts as your remote so you do not need a separate remote
- Multiple users’ Smartphones can install the free app and control the shades by using the same account & password
Simplicity Smart Controller One box/2000 sq. ft recommended
GET STARTED IN 4 EASY STEPS
- Download the free NEO Smart Blinds App from Google Play Store or the Apple App Store and create an account.
- Purchase our palm sized Simplicity Smart WiFi Controller
- Plug into a central location with a strong WiFi signal
- Add your shades in the app
Motors at a Glance
Rechargeable Batteries
Headrail Options
- No headrail, regular or reverse roll
- Designer Cassettes with Fabric Insert or Smooth
- 4″ Fascia
Power Sources
- Rechargeable lithium ion battery is inside shade roller
- Order at least one plug in 8.4V recharger. Black, with 13′ wire. For convenience order 1 per shade so you can charge all at once during the night.
- Charge when shades starts running slowly so programming is not lost. Full charge will take 4-5 hours.
Programming
- Limit stops programmed by factory, program each shade to remote on site
Hiding The Roller
Reverse Roll
For a uniform appearance, choose the reverse roll option. The fabric rolls off the front of the roller tube, closer to the room, hiding the roller. No extra charge. Only available with no headrail.
Designer Cassette Fabric Insert
The cassette has a matching strip of roller shade fabric running along the front face of it to provide a continuous, all-fabric look for your window. Available in White, Satin Nickel, Ivory, Bronze and Black.
Designer Cassette Smooth Face
This is a clean and seamless way to hide a roller. Available in 5 hardware finishes: White, Satin Nickel, Ivory, Bronze, and Black.
Fascias
Metallic fascias placed in front of roller shades conceal the roller hardware and protect the fabric when the shade is fully raised. They are open to the top and back. Available in white, satin nickel, ivory, bronze, or black.
Standard 3” and 4” fascia are L shaped and cover the front and most of the underside. Skyline 4” fascia do not cover the underside.
3″ Fascias
4″ Fascias
Skyline Hardware in white, black and ivory is standard on all roller shades. When ordering shades with Skyline hardware all of the components are completely color coordinated all the way down to the tensioner.
Fabric Valance*
*Friction Fit Mounting System Only
Use the 4 1/2″ tall fabric valance to conceal both the roller and the rail for the Friction Fit Mounting System. The valance matches the shade fabric for a cohesive look. Cannot be used with any other roller shade system.
Friction Fit Mounting System
NEW! Friction Fit Mounting System
No Bracket Drilling Required!
Inside mount only | Max Width: 84″ | Minimum Depth: 2 1/8″
Pressure mounted system uses an aluminum rail designed with a high-tension spring. Installation brackets are pre-attached at the factory for easy installation on site.
To install, simply insert rail within the window opening and secure the lever. This increases the pressure to the ends of the rail, allowing for a snug fit. Smooth surfaces such as tile or metal will require use of included double sided adhesive.
- Mounting System available in white or black rail
- Cordless roller or motorized
- Available with designer cassette
Bottom Bar
Bottom Rails
The standard bottom rail is fabric wrapped with clear end caps. For a modern look, select an exposed bottom rail in white, black, vanilla, bronze or brushed Aluminum. The bottom rail is 7/8″ tall.
Specifications:
The minimum size of a shade is 12″ x 12″. The maximum size of a shade depends on the style:
- Max 96″ w x 144″ h
Our brackets are universal so shades can be mounted inside the frame, outside the frame or from the top down. Shades are shipped with all the necessary hardware. Chain lengths are 3/4’s of the way down the shade. Please specify if you need longer chains.
DEPTH REQUIRED
Depth required depends on a combination of width, height, material ordered, lift system, and headrail option. Contact us for specific information about your particular order. Measure depth on double hung windows or sliding windows at the shallowest point. General guideline (Hardware minimums, does not include thickness of fabric. Add 1/8″ per 10″ of shade height.)
Exposed Roll, Chain or Motor:
- Up to 90″ wide, Side Mount, 2 1/2″.
- Up to 90″ wide, Ceiling mount, 2″.
- Over 90″ wide, Side Mount wide, 3″.
- Over 90″ wide, Ceiling mount 2″.
Exposed Roll, Chain, Commercial
- Up to 90″ wide, Side Mount, 2 1/2″.
- Up to 90″ wide, ceiling mount, 2″.
- over 90″ wide, side mount: 3″
- over 90″ wide, ceiling mount: 2 5/8″
Exposed Roll, Smooth Lift Cordless:
- Up to 72″ wide, Ceiling mount 1 1/2″
- Up to 72″ wide, Face mount, 2 1/4″
- Over 72″ wide, Celing mount
- Over 72″ wide, Face mount, 2 3/4″.
Fascia, Chain: 3″ or 4″ depending on shade size.
Fascia, Motorized: 4″
Designer Cassette , Chain, Motor, or Smooth Lift Cordless:
- 3 3/4″ flush
- 1″ shallow mount
FABRIC WIDTH:
Fabric width varies depending on lift system, shade size, and headrail option. Contact us for specific information about your particular order. General Guidlelines:
Exposed Roll or Fascia with Chain or Motor:
- Up to 90″ wide,
- Inside Mount, fabric is 1 5/16″ narrower than the ordered width;
- Outside mount, fabric is 15/16″ narrower than ordered width;
- Side or Exact Mount, fabric is 1 1/8″ narrower than ordered width.
Over 90″ wide,
- Inside Mount fabric is 1 5/8″ narrower than ordered width;
- Outside Mount, fabric is 1 1/4″ narrower than ordered width;
- Side or Exact Mount, fabric is 1 7/16″ narrower than ordered width.
Exposed Roll, Smooth Lift Cordless Roller:
- Inside Mount, fabric is 13/16″ narrower than ordered width;
- Outside Mount, fabric is 7/16″ narrower than ordered width;
- Side Mount, fabric is 1 5/16″ narrower than ordered width;
- Exact mount, fabric is 5/8″ narrower than ordered width.
Designer Cassette, Chain or Motor:
- Inside Mount, fabric is 1 1/16″ narrower than ordered width;
- Outside Mount, fabric is 11/16″ narrower than ordered width;
- Side Mount, fabric is 1 9/16″ narrower than ordered width;
- Exact Mount, fabric is 7/8″ narrower than ordered width.
Designer Cassette, Chain, Motor:
- Inside Mount, fabric is 1 1/16″ narrower than ordered width;
- Outside Mount, fabric is 11/16″ narrower than ordered width;
- Side Mount, fabric is 1 9/16″ narrower than ordered width;
- Exact Mount, fabric is 7/8″ narrower than ordered width.
Designer Cassette, Smooth Lift Cordless:
- Inside Mount, fabric is 1 5/8″ narrower than ordered width;
- Outside Mount, fabric is 1 1/8″ narrower than ordered width;
- Side Mount, fabric is 1 1/4″ narrower than ordered width;
- Exact Mount, fabric is 1 7/16″ narrower than ordered width.
Brackets
360 CHAIN OPERATED SHADE BRACKET
Use with R8 Clutch or 12V motor
- Shades up to 78″ wide (depending on height and fabric type)
- Spear for clutch or motor is 3/8″
- Inside mount 1/2″
- Height (face mounting or ceiling mount space needed) 1 1/2″
- Clutch diameter 1 3/4″
- Roller diameters: 1″,1 1/4″, or 1 1/2″
- Bracket protrudes from surface 1 1/2″
- Inside mount total depth needed at least 2 3/8″
380 SHADE BRACKET (EXTENSION BRACKET)
Use with R8 Clutch or 12V motor
- Shades up to 78″ wide (depending on height and fabric type)
- Roller diameters: 1″,1 1/4″, or 1 1/2″
- Spear for clutch or motor is 3/8″
- Inside mount 1/2″
- Height (face mounting or ceiling mount space needed) 1 1/2″
- Clutch diameter 1 3/4″
- Bracket protrudes from surface 1 7/8″
- Inside mount total depth needed at least 2 7/8″
560 CHAIN OPERATED SHADE BRACKETS
Use with R16 Clutch
- Shades 78″–110″ wide (depending on height and fabric type)
- Roller diameters: 1 1/2″, 2″
- Spear for clutch is 5/8″
- Inside Mount 1/2″
- Height (face mounting or ceiling mount space needed) 2 1/2″
- Clutch diameter 2 1/2″
- Bracket protrudes from surface 1 5/8″
- Inside mount depth needed 2 7/8″
SUPER CLUTCH (CAN BE EXTENSION BRACKET FOR 560)
Use with Super Clutch (R40), R24 or R16
- Shades over 110″ wide (depending on height and fabric type)
- Roller Diameters: 1 1/2″, 2″, or 2 3/8″
- Spear for clutch is 5/8″
- Foot of bracket is 1/2″
- Height (face mounting or ceiling mount space needed) 2 1/2″
- Clutch diameter 2 1/2″ (R16) or 3 1/2″ (R24)
- Bracket protrudes from surface 2 1/8″
- Inside mount total depth needed for R16 at least 3 3/8″; for R24 or R40 3 7/8″
FASCIA BRACKETS, 3″
Use with R16
- Shades 78″ to 110″ wide and no more than 120″ tall (depending on height and fabric type;)
- Roller diameters: 1 1/2″ or 2″
- Can be used with Somfy or MC 400 series motors
- Spear for clutch is 5/8″, 1 1/2″ from bottom of bracket
- Inside mount total depth needed at least 3″; have to drill holes in brackets
FASCIA BRACKETS, 4″
Use with Super Clutch (R40), R16, R24 clutches, Somfy 110V HW or plug in motors
- Shades over 110″ wide, or narrower shades over 120″ tall (depending on height and fabric type)
- If used with motors, factory has to re-fit with the crown and pressure pin parts
- Spear for clutch 5/8″ wide, 2″ from bottom of bracket
- Inside mount total depth needed at least 4″; have to drill holes in brackets
DUAL SHADE ROLLER BRACKETS
Ceiling or Undermount
Mount two shades, one transparent and the other room darkening on one bracket for economy of space.
In daytime use solar shades to reduce heat & glare while preserving your view, then roll the blackout shade over the other shade for nighttime privacy.
Use with SL8 and SL16 Skyline style clutches
- Available in black or white
- Minimum Depth required to mount top down: 3″
- Depth required for flush mount: 3″
- Minimum Depth for side mount: 1”
- Height of bracket is 5″
- Top shade (light blocking) must be ordered Reverse Roll and lies closer to room
- Bottom shade (transparent) must be ordered as Regular Roll and lies closer to window
- Center of top roller is 1 7/8″ from ceiling
- Center of bottom roller is 5″ from ceiling
- Chains go on the opposite ends of each shade
Performance
Fire Rating
California Technical Bulletin 117 Sect. E Part 1 NFP 101 (Class A rating) and UBC (Class 1)
Measuring Instructions
- (Photo 1) Decide whether you want the shade mounted inside the frame of the opening or outside the opening. An inside mount can look cleaner, but you may want to order outside mount if there are obstructions, if you want more complete coverage, or if you want to cover more than one opening with a shade.
- (Photo 2) Always use a steel measuring tape.
- (Photo 3) Measure to the nearest 1/8”. Round DOWN, not UP, if it is 1/16th over.
- Tell us raw measurements. Do not take your own deductions.
- Always give width before height
- IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT to take note if any of the adjoining shades meet at a 90% angle, as one or both shades may need to be cut narrower to make sure the brackets don’t conflict with one another. We recommend that you order only one of the corner shades, and order the second one after you have installed the first one to make sure the brackets don’t impede each other.
- And always, feel free to call us for help and email us photos of where you are installing.
Inside Frame Mount
- Measure width at top, middle, and bottom (A) Tell us the raw measurements. Let us take the deduction for fit. We will tell you fabric width.
- Measure the height (B) If not ordering the shade to drop all the way down, let us know
Outside Frame Mount
- Measure width of the outside of the post to the outside of the post at the top, middle, and bottom (A)
- Measure width of the inside of the opening (B) to check for fabric overlap. We will tell you fabric width.
- Measure the height (C) If not ordering the shade to drop all the way down, let us know.
To Fit Brackets on Trim/Posts
- Decide where you want the fabric to overlap on each side. Mark on the post/trim and measure this width (A). We will tell you how much room the shade needs to fit.
- Measure the height (B) If not ordering the shade to drop all the way down, let us know.
- Measure the width of the full span of space you have to fit the shades in at the top, middle, and bottom.
- Measure the end to center post and center to center post widths at the top, middle, and bottom. Tell us the raw measurements. Let us take the deduction for fit.
- Measure the width of the inside of the opening to check for fabric overlap. We will tell you fabric width.
- Measure the height If not ordering the shade to drop all the way down, let us know.
To Cover Multiple Openings in a Row
Measuring Videos
Inside Frame Mount
Outside Frame Mount
Light colors (white or off white) reject heat the best, dark colors give sharper outward visibility.
Colors closest to white stop 33% more heat than darker colors.
For bright early morning or late afternoon sun, 3% or 5% openness is recommended.
We are happy to send you up to FIVE swatches per shade type
Installation PDFs
Programming/Wiring PDFs
Repair/Replace PDFs
Simplicity Rechargeable Motorization
Simplicity Remote – Linking/Unlinking shades
EZ Charge Extension Wand Instructions
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To order please call us toll free to at 866-230-4700. Our personalized service ends your worries about measuring mistakes.
FREE shipping on all shades under 90″ wide in the Continental U.S. No sales tax outside of Massachusetts. Oversize fee for shades 90″ wide and above is $80/shade. For Alaska and Hawaii the fee is $27 fee/shade of any size, plus an additional $140/ shade over 90″ wide. To prevent possible measuring errors we take orders by phone only. Please call us toll free at 866-230-4700.
Shades are shipped with all installation hardware.