500+ Fabric Options
Alta's extensive fabric library ensures you'll find the perfect match for your Ottawa home:
By Light Control:
- Sheer – Soft light diffusion, maintain view
- Light Filtering – Privacy with natural light
- Room Darkening – Significant light reduction
- Blackout – Maximum darkness for bedrooms
By Style:
- Solid colours – Clean, contemporary look
- Textures – Woven patterns for visual interest
- Prints – Patterns for bold statements
- Solar screens – View-through UV protection
By Performance:
- GREENGUARD certified – Low emissions
- Microban protected – Antimicrobial
- Flame-resistant – Commercial applications
Premium Fabric Performance
Alta fabrics are engineered for long-term performance:
SheerWeave Fabrics with Microban®
- Antimicrobial protection suppresses the growth of bacteria, mould, and mildew. Ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, and high-humidity areas.
GREENGUARD Certified Options
- Tested to ensure low chemical and particle emissions. Contributes to healthy indoor air quality.
Safe Use Fabrics
- Comply with strict standards for chemical content—important for nurseries and children's rooms.
UV Resistance
- Colours stay true even with constant sun exposure. Important for south and west facing Ottawa windows.
All backed by Alta's Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Operating Systems
Choose the operation style that fits your lifestyle:
Standard Chain
- Traditional continuous loop with child-safe chain shroud. Smooth, reliable operation.
AgileLift™ Cordless
- Spring-assisted—simply push up or pull down. No exposed cords for child safety and clean aesthetics.
Motorized control with multiple options:
- Handheld remote
- Wall-mounted switch
- Smartphone app
- Voice control (Alexa, Google, Siri)
- Smart home integration
BLISS motors are available in rechargeable battery or hardwired configurations. Perfect for large, hard-to-reach, or grouped windows.
Customization Details
Personalize your Alta Roller Shades with premium details:
Valance Options
- Open roll (no valance)
- Fabric-wrapped cassette
- Decorative aluminum cassette
Hem Styles
- Standard hem bar
- Decorative bottom bar
- Weighted hem
Roll Direction
- Standard roll
- Reverse roll (fabric closer to window)
Motorization Channels
- Battery tube (rechargeable)
- Hardwired channel
Dual Shades
- Two shades on one headrail—combine sheer and blackout for day/night versatility.
Our specialists will help you select the right options for each window.
Ideal Applications
Alta Roller Shades work beautifully throughout your Ottawa home:
- Living rooms – Light filtering for daytime comfort
- Bedrooms – Blackout for restful sleep
- Home offices – Screen fabrics for glare reduction
- Kitchens – Moisture-resistant fabrics with Microban
- Bathrooms – Room darkening with antimicrobial protection
- Media rooms – Blackout for optimal viewing
- Sunrooms – Solar screen for heat reduction
Pair with drapery for layered looks and enhanced light control.
Canadian-Built Value
Alta Window Fashions has been custom building window coverings in Canada since 1982:
- Made to measure – Every shade built to your specifications
- 500+ fabrics – More choices than most premium brands
- GREENGUARD certified – Health-conscious manufacturing
- Limited Lifetime Warranty – Long-term protection
- Competitive pricing – Excellent value vs. premium brands
Alta delivers quality comparable to Hunter Douglas at a more accessible price point.
Discover Alta Honeycomb Shades
Visit our Glebe or Nepean showrooms to see Alta honeycomb samples and compare cell sizes. Our specialists will help you choose fabrics and features for your space. Freein-home consultations available throughout Ottawa.
Visit Our Showrooms | Call: (613) 233-8441