COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
At Hartmann&Forbes, we have always supported the effort to advance the safety of window coverings and, since our founding, have strictly adhered to the industry-established guidelines as prescribed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA). Our high standards for both our product and personal integrity compel us to build products that meet or exceed the industry expectations, delivering the safest and most healthful window coverings possible.
Our SAFETY by DESIGN™ initiative was born from this commitment. We will continue to innovate new styles and systems that genuinely blend art and technology, creating not only the safest but also the most luxurious product on the market.
SAFETY TESTING
We test to ensure our shades exceed current safety guidelines. We have designed and built state-of-the-art testing equipment, including a Hazardous Loop Test Head Probe and Stand Assembly that are used to test the formation of loops. This testing process helps us develop standards for crafting our products within ANSI guidelines.
COMMITMENT TO HEALTH
We choose to cultivate, harvest, prepare, and weave natural fibers using ancient tools and techniques in part because they minimize the use of harsh additives that may off-gas and reduce indoor air quality. This includes using natural techniques to achieve rich color tones and using low or no VOC paints, stains and adhesives whenever possible. As a result, our shades have a minimal impact on air quality within an interior environment.
Rollerfold™ Style – Eliminating shade-body operational cords, this award-winning style combines the aesthetic beauty of a roman-fold shade with the sleek performance of a Roller Style Shade.
Shade Automation – Eliminating all pull-cords, shade automation is the ultimate in safe, intelligent, and effortless shade functionality.
Roman Shade Shroud
A non-invasive cord that attaches to a shade’s rear pull-cords, preventing them from being drawn into a loop large enough to endanger children and pets.
Tension Device
A device used to keep cord loops taut by holding the operational cord or chain in place ensuring a large loop cannot be created. We ship this device in a manner that makes the system inoperable unless it is properly installed.
SAFETY BY DESIGN LABELING
Our warning labels and hang-tag booklets reiterate the potential hazards of corded windowcoverings. The labels are designed to increase awareness of the safety features of all HARTMANN&FORBES shades.
