SGS Tested Shades – Verified Quality, Proven Performance

When you choose window coverings, you deserve more than marketing claims—you deserve proof. SGS Tested Shades have been independently evaluated by SGS, the world's leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. Our fabrics, hardware, and finished shades have undergone rigorous testing for:

  • Lightfastness (fade resistance)
  • Tensile strength and tear resistance
  • UV transmission (UVShield 88 and 99)
  • Flammability (NFPA 701, NFPA 260, California TB 117)
  • Chemical emissions (GREENGUARD Gold)
  • Lead and heavy metal content (CPSIA compliance)
  • Motor cycle life (25,000+ operations)
    Every test is documented with an official SGS test report. This collection features shades that have been SGS‑tested and verified. Available across all product categories. Because trust should be verified, not assumed.

What is SGS?

SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, with more than 97,000 employees and 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide. Recognized by governments, regulatory bodies, and industry organizations, SGS is considered a gold‑standard verifier of product quality and safety. When a product is SGS‑tested, it means an independent, accredited third party has confirmed its performance claims.

Our SGS Tested Products Include

  • UVShield 88 and 99 fabrics — Verified UV transmission (ASTM E903)

  • Blackout fabrics — Verified 0.00% light transmission

  • Cellular shades — Verified R‑value and thermal performance (ASTM E283)

  • Flame‑retardant fabrics — Verified NFPA 701 and NFPA 260 compliance

  • GREENGUARD Gold certified fabrics — Verified low VOC emissions

  • Motorized shades — Verified 25,000+ cycle life (UL 325)

  • Child‑safe operating systems — Verified “Best for Kids” compliance

Test reports are available on individual product pages or by request.

Why Third‑Party Testing Matters

In‑house testing is useful, but it lacks objectivity. SGS testing provides:

  • Independence — No conflict of interest

  • Accreditation — SGS labs are ISO 17025 accredited

  • Reproducibility — Tests follow international standards

  • Legal defensibility — SGS reports are accepted by courts, regulators, and certifying bodies

When we say our shades block 99% of UV rays, we don’t expect you to take our word for it—we provide the SGS report.

Available Across All Shade Styles

SGS‑tested components are used throughout our manufacturing process. Every shade contains some SGS‑verified elements. This collection highlights products where all key performance claims are backed by SGS testing:

  • UVShield 88/99 shades (roller, roman, cellular, zebra, sheer)

  • Blackout shades (roller, roman, cellular, zebra)

  • Flame‑retardant shades (roller, zebra)

  • GREENGUARD Gold certified shades (roller, roman, cellular, zebra, sheer)

  • Motorized shades with cycle‑life testing

How to Access SGS Test Reports

SGS test reports are available:

  • On product pages — Look for the “Tested by SGS” badge

  • By request — Email customer service with your order number or product of interest

  • For commercial projects — Full reports included in submittal packages

We believe in radical transparency. If we claim it, we can prove it.

Continuous Testing Program

Our partnership with SGS is ongoing. We maintain a continuous testing program to ensure consistent performance:

  • Fabrics are retested every two years

  • Hardware and motors are retested with each major design revision