Louvolite

Overview

Louvolite designs and manufactures components and fabrics for window blinds, supplying systems for roller, vertical, roman, pleated, cellular, and other blind types to over 100 countries. The company serves the trade sector, producing in-house weaving, coating, injection moulding, and tooling. It transitioned from selling complete blinds to focusing on components and fabrics for manufacturers.

History

Founded in the 1960s by Reg Allsopp as Louver-Lite Limited (incorporated 1971), initially manufacturing vertical louvre blinds for domestic retail. It shifted to component and fabric production, developing in-house weaving, coating, and injection moulding capabilities. Growth led to global distribution, with Louvolite Fabrics Limited incorporated in 1973 as a related entity.

Product Lines

Manufacturing

All products are manufactured in the UK at the Ashton Road facility in Hyde, Cheshire. Production is fully in-house, including fabric weaving, coating, injection moulding of components, and tooling. The company maintains control over the entire supply chain for its blind systems and fabrics.

Notable Products

• Vision® Blinds - Translucent cellular blind system allowing light diffusion.
• Allusion® Blinds - Light-filtering panel blind with proprietary fabric.
• Urban Shutters - Hard window covering alternative to traditional blinds.
• Visage® Systems - Advanced vertical blind components.
• Perfect Fit Blinds - Clip-in systems for easy installation without drilling.

Reputation

Louvolite is regarded by professionals as a reliable UK-based supplier of high-quality blind components and fabrics, valued for in-house manufacturing and global reach. It holds long-term membership in the BBSA since 1971, indicating industry trust. Some note dependency on trade channels limits direct consumer visibility.