It is extremely important to note when measuring for roller shades that the actual fabric width of the shade will be less than the window measurement provided. To allow for the space that shade brackets, clutch or motor, and idler end take up, the factory must make a deduction so that the finished measurement or bracket to bracket measurement of the shade fits into the width dimension provided by the customer. Please note the below deductions taken by the factory.

Specify bracket to bracket width measurements for all roller shade orders. Do not provide fabric width measurements. If a specific shade cloth width is required, please refer to the list of shade cloth deductions above and add the required amount to the fabric width.

Roller shades that exceed a 3-to-1 length to width ratio where the shade is more that 3 times longer than it is wide, may have problems tracking or rolling up straight. This tracking problem, commonly referred to as telescoping is an inherent characteristic of roller shade fabrics and should be explained to the end user.

In order to make a shade that is wider than the width of the roll, the fabric will be railroaded or turned sideways and cut to the width of the shade. In cases where the shade is wider and longer than the width of the fabric roll, a second piece of fabric will be cut and sewn or spliced to the first fabric piece. This secures the two pieces of fabric together, creating a visible seam. When a splice is required, the factory will place the seam as high on the shade as possible. If a custom splice location is desired, please specify the seam location from the bottom of the shade up. Please allow ± ½” tolerance when custom seam locations are requested.