It's quilted and rolls up and down on a track, and is cord or spring operated. We can add a decorative cover sheet over the quilted material. It works well on almost all types of windows and also sloped sunroom windows and skylights. This is the most insulative treatment we have that can cover large spans of glass and seals on all four sides. There is no air infiltration, the conduction from the glass to the inside of the room is prevented because the quilt is sealed.
Some cellular shades are available with a sidetrack system to help reduce air infiltration.
Wood shutters, which are very popular, also have an insulating quality, but not as much. Newer homes tend to want more light and less obstruction at the windows. They want 'hard' treatments - honeycomb shades, wooden blinds, plantation shutters, creating a contemporary look. With the older homes, more and more people are keeping with the period of the home. When it's Victorian, people are going back to the heavy velvets, tapestries, tassels and trims.