Our traditional roller shades are of affordable quality and consist of opaque, translucent or transparent fabrics that roll up and down around an aluminium tube using a chain mechanism. They are installed on the frame or inside the frame of the opening window or door using two lateral brackets.

Benefits:

• Ease of use
• Numerous options
• Sophisticated and simple design

Our Aleo™ roller shade is equipped with a system allowing for effortless raising and lowering also ideal for larger shades! In addition to its exclusive operating system, Aleo™ has a unique sleek and modern design which is opened to many customizations such as choosing to have the Aleo™ with an open roll or with a cassette covered or not with a choice of fabrics.

Benefits:

• Lite-Lift®
• Exclusive design with numerous options
• Can be lowered from the bottom bar
• Increased durability
• Easy installation

Quality, service and support

Manual, motorized, automated and integrated controls systems are a vital component of our service. Choosing the right control solution can be very complex as there could be many conflicting variables within your project to consider: the size, location and number of glazed surfaces and their orientation as well as the purposing of the building, the number of separate zones within the structure, its latitudinal location, its daily regime, etc.

Residential controls and integration support

Our control systems are easily integrated with all home automation systems and manual override is possible via wall switch, hand-held transmitter, or virtual switch on desktop computer.

Lite-Lift® System

Altex uses several systems for most of its shades but is proud to have developed the Lite-Lift® for its Aleo™. Our Lite-lift® enables an easy handling of the raise and lowering of the shade, whatever its size is. In addition, it has enhanced durability and can be pull from its bottom bar.

Transparent

Visibility and Subdued Luminosity

If you are looking for visibility and full luminosity then our transparent fabrics are for you. Without being too heavy, transparent shades are great to add some warm atmosphere into your room!

Uses and benefits of a transparent fabric include:

• Filters light while providing an attenuated exterior view
• Reduces reflections and glare from computer and television screens
• Reduces fading of interior furnishings
• Acts as a thermal insulator
• Easy maintenance

Translucent

Privacy and Luminosity

Translucent fabrics are an ideal way to optimize the lighting of your room. It can enhance the natural light of a small room but also provides some level of intimacy: ideal for a bathroom!

Uses and benefits of a translucent fabric include:

• Filters light
• Provides privacy at night and day
• Reduces reflections and glare from computer and television screens
• PVC free
• Acts as thermal insulator
• Easily maintained

Opaque

Darkness and Privacy

Our opaque fabrics are an ideal choice whether you seek privacy or to block sunlight in your bedroom.

Uses and benefits of an opaque fabric include:

• Blocks light
• Provides privacy at night and day
• Prevents fading of interior furnishings
• Acts as thermal insulator

Ambio®

Luminosity, Privacy and Visibility

Our Ambio® fabrics are an optimal choice if you seek a sophisticated and trendy look while having all the benefits of the different kinds of fabrics. With fabrics composed of transparent and translucent strips, the Ambio® can provide you with privacy, visibility and luminosity: the best of multi-functionality!

Uses and benefits of an Ambio® fabric include:

• Filters light and can be adjusted to provide a subdued view, or to provide privacy
• Night and day privacy varies according to fabric adjustment
• Reduces reflections and glare on computer and television screens
• Reduces fading of interior furnishings
• Acts as a thermal insulator
• PVC free