With a name like Applause, you might wonder what all the hoopla is about. Could it be the exclusive honeycomb design that helps keep the temperature of your home, and of course you, comfortable all year? Or perhaps it's because the shades block harmful UV rays? What about the blackout fabrics that block 99% of all exterior light? Don't applaud just yet. There's more. The patented design allows the shades to retain their crisp, even pleats year after year. And because the fabrics are dust, dirt and stain resistant, they're practically maintenance-free. If that isn't enough, the Applause^® Easy Rise™ and Easy Glide^® systems make raising and lowering large shades a snap. Now you can applaud.