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So perfect, they're practical. There's nothing quite like the rich, warm, lustrous look of wood blinds. But many homeowners are uncomfortable selecting wood blinds for rooms in which the temperature or humidity may be high or in which blinds may be exposed to the ultraviolet rays of direct sunlight. That's why Hunter Douglas developed EverWood® and WoodMates® alternative wood blinds that are not only beautiful enough for the library, but practical enough for the kitchen as well.

EverWood® -- A unique blend of North American hardwood and advanced composite materials captures 100 percent of the warm and luxurious look of wood. These no-fade, no-warp, no-crack blinds also feature a deluxe 3" valance for a beautifully finished look. An angled bottom rail ensures tighter closure. EverWood® alternative wood blinds offer the ultimate in design features.

WoodMates® --The value leader in alternative wood blinds, WoodMates® combine the look of real wood with the practicality of a blind that will not fade, warp or crack. A 2 ½" valance and rectangular-shaped bottom rail are standard. For good looks and basic features, WoodMates® blinds simply can't be beat.

	EverWood®	WoodMates®
Slat composition	Engineered polymers plus real North American hardwood	Engineered American polymers
Slat thickness	0.150"	0.125"
Colors	Fifteen solid, two textured, five etched	Five solid, two textured
Valance	Deluxe 3" valance	Standard 2 ¼" valance
Bottom rail	Decorative bottom rail	Rectangular bottom rail
Cotton tapes	Twenty options	Not available
Tape spacing	18"	16"
Tilter	Cord tilt standard	Wand tilt only
Warranty	Lifetime limited warranty	Five-year limited warranty

There are simply no boundaries on the design options of these alternative wood blinds. Hunter Douglas EverWood® and WoodMates® alternative wood blinds:

•	Capture the look and warmth of real wood.
•	Won't fade, warp or crack even in hot, humid conditions.
•	Are ideal for areas with high humidity, extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.
•	Feature the new HeadMaster™ II headrail and hardware system for smoother operation and long-life, setting a new standard for durability, performance, ease of installation and customer satisfaction.
•	Are easy to care for and are completely washable.
•	Are available in two-inch wide slats and in the most popular wood colors and finishes.
•	Are environmentally sound.
•	Are economically smart.

Quality construction assures consistency.
True to the Hunter Douglas commitment to quality, the EverWood® and WoodMates® manufacturing process ensures that there are no dye-lot variations or blemishes. This in turn ensures customer satisfaction and eliminates complaints about variations in slats.

Wider tape spacing enhances their beauty.
Both EverWood® and WoodMates® alternative wood blinds are designed to feature considerably wider tape spacing than competitors' brands. As the chart below shows, wider tape spacing means fewer ladder tapes are required to support the blind. The fewer the ladder tapes, the more attractive the blind and the more unobstructed the view.

	Tape Spacing	# of Ladder tapes needed to support 48"-wide blind
EverWood®	18"	3 tapes
WoodMates®	16"	4 tapes
Other brands	10"-12" (average)	5 tapes


The warmth and beauty of real wood	Two-inch slat size


Two colors in a textured finish	Easy to clean


Resist fading, warping and cracking	Always consistent appearance


HeadMaster™ II two-inch hardware system assures smooth operation


	Alternative Woods If you like the warm, luxurious look of fine hardwood blinds, but want something more practical for less money… consider EverWood® and WoodMates™.