We have many visitors that are interested in Sheer Shades. We do offer the Comfortex Shangri-La, which is offered in four different fabrics. So the question we get is: What are the differences in these fabrics? Let me lay out the differences, along with some images that will help as well. These materials that I am describing below are the center vane material that is “floating” between two layers of sheer fabric.

First, the 4 different fabrics that Comfortex offers in the 2” as well the 3” vane size are the:

• Eternity collection (light-filtering)
• Paradise collection (light-filtering)
• Linen collection (light-filtering)
• Moonlight collection (room-darkening)

The fabrics explained:

Eternity Collection:

The Eternity collections’ fabric is a light-filtering material, our most popular seller. This material works well in all living areas, allowing plenty of light in while giving privacy when in the closed position. This material is the more elegant and slightly higher priced than the Paradise collection; the fabric is woven (vs. pressed) and it is currently offered in 20 tones in the 2” collection and 5 tones in the 3” fabric collection.

Paradise Collection:

Our Paradise collection is also a light-filtering material, offering the same privacy and light properties as the Eternity collection does. The material is a pressed material (vs. woven) and has a fantastic price point. This collection was introduced last year and is offered in 5 colors in the 2” as well as 3” fane size.

Linen Collection:

Also the Linen Collection is light-filtering, offering privacy while illuminating the room when light filters through. The linen material features like the Eternity collection a woven (vs. pressed material). The fabric variances create a linen-inspired look. It has the same price point as the eternity collection and is available in the 2” vane size only. The material is available in 4 colors.

Moonlight Collection:

This is our room-darkening fabric, ideal for bedrooms, media rooms or any area where light control is desired. The 2” vane size is offered in 6 colors, while the 3” size has a limit of 4.

Please remember, that all these differences in texture you can quite clearly see on these images, will fade out a bit once the sheer fabric covers the center vanes up. Also, these images are off course zoomed in, once in your window, this detail as shown above is hardly visible. But most importantly, when in doubt, always ask us to send out an actual sample, after all… they are custom made and changes can not be made after they have been made Just email us.

Here is a question that we receive frequently:

Do you carry the Hunter Douglas Silhouette?

The answer is YES – but!!! We are only able to sell it locally in our service area of Texas. We are prohibited from selling it on the internet L

Hunter Douglas has the Silhouette Window Shadings on the list of proprietary products and all products on that list can not be sold on the internet. Hunter Douglas asks that Silhouette Shades are measured and installed by a window covering professional, which we do not provide with an online purchase. The Hunter Douglas Silhouette is a beautiful and exquisite as well as higher priced product, so therefore professional measurements as well as professional installation do make perfect sense.

So for anybody looking for Hunter Douglas Silhouettes in our local area of San Antonio TX and surrounding area we encourage you to contact us for an estimate and any information needed regarding the purchase of this product. For anybody who is looking for a product LIKE the Hunter Douglas Silhouette but not particular about it being the Hunter Douglas brand please browse our online selection of Sheer Shades!  

We get this question all the time: How do the Comfortex Sheer Shades compare to the Hunter Douglas Silhouette? Since the Silhouette is a proprietary product and can not be sold on the internet, we find many visitors having their interest sparked for alternatives. So here is the run down on the Sheer Shades:

First, Hunter Douglas and Comfortex Window Fashions are both top notch manufacturers, Hunter Douglas surely having the higher name brand recognition. What is not always known is that Comfortex is actually owned by Hunter Douglas. The bottom line for you the customer is that either brand is a solid brand, which will be around for your product to be warranted or serviced if ever needed.

The details:

Fabric Selection:
Shangri-La – offers four fabrics with a great selection of neutrals and has added new colors with stronger hues
Silhouette – offers eight fabric choices with a great range of subdued to intense hues

The Sheer Material:
Shangri-La – front AND back sheers are both made of the same type sheer material
Silhouette – The sheer material that holds the center vane is a finer sheer in front, while the sheer in the back is coarser
(This was updated in 2011 – Shangri-La fabrics now offer the same finer sheer in the front as the Silhouette; sheers are now the same)

Vane Size:
Shangri-La – is available in the 2” and 3” size
Silhouette – offered in 2”, 3” and now also the new 4” Quartette vane size

Hardware:
Both brands offer high-quality, precision hardware which delivers reliable operation.

Features:
Shangri-La – offers the standard bottom up shade with the typical vane rotation. With the Shangri-La the shade can be raised up to 20% of the shades height when the vanes are in the open position (this is not possible with the Silhouette). Both products are available with a motorized lift.
Silhouette – offers additional features like the top down, two-on-one headrail or
UltraGlide (retractable cord) feature.

Pricing:
The Hunter Douglas Silhouette is priced about 30-40% higher than the Comfortex Shangri-La.

Warranty:
Both products carry a limited lifetime warranty.

Overall value:
Overall appearance and operation of both products is extremely close! When pricing and value matters, Comfortex will be the choice to consider. In any regard, both products are beautiful shades that offer versatility and style that is unmatched to any other window covering.

Please contact us for further information or sample swatches on Comfortex Sheer Shades.