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Roman Shades, Soft Folds and a Tailored Look

Fabric that falls into even, soft folds when raised — the warmth of a curtain with the tidy fit of a shade.

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200+In-house fabrics

3000 mmMax width

18–22 daysProduction lead time

5 yearsWarranty

Overview

Roman Shades, in detail

A roman shade is the one window covering that behaves like upholstery. Raised, it is a neat stack of folds; lowered, it is a calm panel of fabric that softens a room far more than a roller ever could.

Every fold is set with a sewn-in batten so the drop stays even, wash after wash. Choose from our library or send your own fabric and we will tailor the shade to it, lining included.

Sewn-in battens keep every fold the same depth
Thermal or blackout lining hidden inside
Customer’s own fabric (COM) accepted
Flat, hobbled, relaxed and pleated fold styles
Chain, cordless or motorised lift

Styles: Flat / hobbled / relaxed
Fabrics: 200+ or your own
Max size: 3000 × 3000 mm
Best for: Living rooms, bedrooms, period homes

The range

Styles and configurations

Flat Fold

Clean horizontal folds — the most contemporary read.

Hobbled

Soft rolled folds for a traditional interior.

Relaxed

A gentle curve at the bottom edge.

Pleated

Tailored pleats with a formal, upholstered finish.

Specification

Technical details

Fabric
Library	200+ in-house fabrics
COM	Customer’s own material accepted
Lining	Thermal, blackout or interlined
Widths	Fabric cut to 3000 mm
Construction
Fold battens	Sewn-in fibreglass rods
Heading	Standard or concealed
Bottom	Weighted bar, fabric wrapped
Stitching	Double-folded hems, blind-stitched
Operation
Lift	Chain, cordless or motorised
Mount	Inside or outside recess
Cycle tested	8,000 raise/lower cycles
Child safety	Cordless option certified
Supply
MOQ	10 units
Lead time	18–22 days
Packing	Folded on a roll, tissue wrapped
Warranty	5 years

Measuring

Measuring made simple

Roman shades look best mounted outside the recess, overlapping the wall by 60–80 mm so the fabric has room to fold.

Width

Opening plus 70 mm each side.

Drop

From the mounting height to 10 mm above the sill or floor.

Stack

Allow 25% of the drop for the raised stack.

Good to know. For a period window with an arch, mount above the arch and let the shade overlap the curve — the folds hide the irregularity.

Compare

Roman vs roller

Feature	Roman	Roller
Warmth	High	Low
Stack depth	Deep	Slim
Own fabric	Accepted	Not possible
Best for	Living rooms, period homes	Modern, minimal rooms

Care

Looking after your roman shade

Maintenance

Vacuum the fabric monthly with a brush attachment.
Professional dry clean recommended for lined shades.
Spot clean only with a foam cleaner on the face fabric.
Keep the lift cords free of knots to protect the fold alignment.

Warranty and spares

5 years on stitching, battens and lift mechanism
Lining replaceable without replacing the face fabric
Free re-stringing guide for installers

Also consider

Common questions

Can I use my own fabric?

Yes. Send us the fabric with the required width and we tailor the shade to it, including lining and battens.

How do I clean a roman shade?

Dust or vacuum monthly. Lined shades should be dry cleaned; spot clean only for small marks.

Do they suit large windows?

Up to 3 m wide in one piece. Wider openings are usually split into two shades on a shared headrail.

Will the folds stay even?

Yes — each fold has a sewn-in fibreglass batten, so the drop stays consistent rather than stretching over time.

Can they be motorised?

Yes, with a tubular motor in the headrail working with our remote or app.

How deep is the stack?

Roughly a quarter of the drop, so a 2 m shade stacks to about 500 mm when fully raised.

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