Our Shade Partner

Draper® —
beyond design.

Mr. Shade installs Draper shades exclusively. Manufactured in Spiceland, Indiana since 1902 by roughly 700 craftspeople with nearly 8,000 years of combined experience, Draper sets the standard we hold every installation to.

Draper FlexShade installation

Quality Workmanship

Every shade is assembled, visually inspected, and test-operated before it ships. Premium build across light-, medium-, and heavy-duty tiers.

Sustainable Beauty

USGBC member with LEED-accredited pros on staff. PVC-free, GREENGUARD Gold, and cradle-to-cradle fabrics, plus lean manufacturing to cut waste.

Custom Color Matching

An unmatched spectrum of fabric colors and styles — with custom color matching so shades are as unique as your home.

121+ Years

Manufacturing solar control solutions in Spiceland, Indiana since 1902 — domestic production for higher quality and shorter lead times.

The FlexShade® Family

Three disciplines,
one engineering standard.

Motorized FlexShade®

Motorized FlexShade®

Whisper-quiet motors for every power scenario — hardwired line voltage, low-voltage DC, rechargeable, and battery.

  • FlexShade® I/O AC & DC — IntelliFlex® I/O networked control
  • FlexShade® AC, 485 AC & RTS AC — 4-wire, RS-485, and radio control
  • FlexShade® Recharge & Battery — wire-free lithium-ion power
  • FlexShade® Battery Zigbee & Motorized Zigbee — smart-home ready
  • FlexStyle® — luxury open-roll with decorative brackets
  • Skylight Motorized FlexShade® — overhead glazing
Manual FlexShade®

Manual FlexShade®

Clutch, crank, and cordless operation — child-safe and built for daily use across every construction tier.

  • FlexShade® Elevate & UpLift — cordless, spring-tensioned
  • FlexStyle® Elevate, UpLift & Cassette — designer cordless
  • Clutch-Operated FlexShade® & NEXD — bead-chain clutch
  • Crank-Operated FlexShade® — removable crank handle
  • Spring Roller & Techmatic — light-duty institutional
  • FlexShade® Twin Pull — dual-wand, no continuous loop
Exterior & Outdoor

Exterior & Outdoor

Weather-rated shades that seal patios, pergolas, and facades against sun, wind, and insects.

  • FlexShade® ZIP — side-channel zipper seal
  • Exterior Motorized FlexShade® & FlexShade® XL
  • LightBloc ZIP — total blackout for outdoor rooms
  • Colossal FlexShade® — for expansive openings

Operation & Control

Designed to work in
any control scenario.

From a simple wall switch to whole-home automation, Draper builds a control package for every shade system.

IntelliFlex® I/O

Scalable, networked automation for whole-home or building control — integrates with leading smart-home and AV systems.

RS-485 & Dry Contact

Hardwired 3- and 4-wire motor communication for reliable, large-scale shade automation.

RTS Radio

Built-in radio receiver with plug-and-play wireless control — no wiring required.

Battery & Rechargeable

Rechargeable lithium-ion and battery options where running wire is impractical or cost-prohibitive.

Zigbee 3.0

Two-way smart communication with real-time feedback and app control via TaHoma®.

UL Listed

120V motorized FlexShade® models are UL Listed for certified safety.

Draper fabric

The Perfect Fabric

An unmatched spectrum of color and texture.

  • Over 300 premium fabrics from Phifer® and Mermet
  • Many woven in the USA
  • Woven mesh for view-through solar control
  • Soft translucent textiles for designer appeal
  • Opaque fabrics for blackout and privacy
  • PVC-free, GREENGUARD Gold, and cradle-to-cradle options

Bring the full Draper library to your door.

We come to you with samples, hardware, and measuring tools — then install Draper shades measured to the millimeter.

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Mr. Shade

A Kansas City window treatment studio. We measure, we craft, we install — and we make the light behave.

Contact

  • (816) 522-4238
  • Wyatt@mrshadellc.com
  • Serving the KC Metro
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