Residential RomaFold Blinds
Romafold Roman blinds that stay neat, year after year.
Folds that hold their shape. 300+ fabrics. 5-year warranty. Made for your home.
Most Roman blinds look great in the showroom. Six months in, the folds go uneven and the window stops looking finished.
RomafoldĀ® is built differently. The pleats stay crisp when the shade is up. The fabric drops flat and even when it’s down.
Manual chain, cordless lift, or quiet motor. 300+ designer fabrics. 5-year warranty across every option. We measure it, install it, and stand behind it.
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Manual on the bedroom. Motorised on the wall of glass.
Some rooms just need a cordless lift you can reach in two seconds. Others need a quiet motor that closes the blinds at the same time every afternoon, even when you forget. Romafold gives you both. Same fabric library. Same 5-year warranty. Same team measuring, installing, and standing behind every shade. Choose manual for the study today. Add a motor to the bedroom next year. You don't need a new shade for that.
Manual on the bedroom. Motorised on the wall of glass.
Some rooms just need a cordless lift you can reach in two seconds. Others need a quiet motor that closes the blinds at the same time every afternoon, even when you forget. Romafold gives you both. Same fabric library. Same 5-year warranty. Same team measuring, installing, and standing behind every shade. Choose manual for the study today. Add a motor to the bedroom next year. You don't need a new shade for that.
Manual.
Cordless lift. No dangling cord. Meets the ANSI/WCMA child safety standard. Best for nurseries, studies, and bedrooms where simple is what you want.
Motorised.
Quiet motor. Stops in exactly the same place every time. Best for primary bedrooms, the wall of glass that bakes by 3pm, and any room where you canāt afford a forgotten window.
Manual is built to the same standard as motorised.
Some brands make the cheaper version with cheaper parts. We don't. Manual cordless Romafold uses the same reinforced folds. The same lift mechanism. The same fabric library. The same 5-year warranty. The motor is the only thing that's optional.
Manual is built to the same standard as motorised.
Some brands make the cheaper version with cheaper parts. We don't. Manual cordless Romafold uses the same reinforced folds. The same lift mechanism. The same fabric library. The same 5-year warranty. The motor is the only thing that's optional.
No dangling cord.
Meets ANSI/WCMA child safety standards. Best for nurseries, play rooms, and any window a small child can reach.
Stitched at every fold.
Extra stitching where the fabric folds. The folds keep their shape after thousands of opens and closes.
Trade up to a motor later.
We size the bracket to take a motor. Add one when youāre ready. Same shade. Same fabric.
Manual is not a downgrade.
The 5-year warranty covers manual blinds on the same terms as motorised.
Motorised for the rooms you'll otherwise forget to close.
Motorised Romafold is for the rooms where you need the blinds to close at the right time, every time. The primary bedroom. The nursery. The west-facing living room that bakes at 3pm. Set a schedule once. The blinds open at sunrise, drop a filter at noon, close at bedtime. Nobody has to remember. The motor is whisper-quiet. Quieter than a library. Quiet enough for nurseries and bedrooms when the schedule kicks in at 6am.
Motorised for the rooms you'll otherwise forget to close.
Motorised Romafold is for the rooms where you need the blinds to close at the right time, every time. The primary bedroom. The nursery. The west-facing living room that bakes at 3pm. Set a schedule once. The blinds open at sunrise, drop a filter at noon, close at bedtime. Nobody has to remember. The motor is whisper-quiet. Quieter than a library. Quiet enough for nurseries and bedrooms when the schedule kicks in at 6am.
Whisper-quiet.
Quieter than a library reading room. Best for nurseries and primary bedrooms where any noise disturbs sleep.
Stops in exactly the same place every time.
Save your favourite positions and recall them with one tap. Multiple blinds on the same wall stop perfectly in line.
Schedules that protect your routines.
Sunrise opens at 7am. Midday filter at 1pm. Bedroom closes at 9pm. Set once. Nobody has to remember.
Survives a power cut.
After the power comes back, the blinds remember your settings. Nothing to reprogram.
Why most Roman blinds go crooked, and why ours don't.
Most Roman blinds drift. The folds lose their line. The stack gets uneven. After a year or two, the window starts to look handmade instead of finished. Romafold is engineered differently. Every fold is reinforced with extra stitching. The lift mechanism is balanced so the fabric drops evenly every time. The result? After two years of daily use, the folds stay within 2% of their original line. The pleats stay crisp when you raise the shade. The fabric drops flat when you lower it.
Why most Roman blinds go crooked, and why ours don't.
Most Roman blinds drift. The folds lose their line. The stack gets uneven. After a year or two, the window starts to look handmade instead of finished. Romafold is engineered differently. Every fold is reinforced with extra stitching. The lift mechanism is balanced so the fabric drops evenly every time. The result? After two years of daily use, the folds stay within 2% of their original line. The pleats stay crisp when you raise the shade. The fabric drops flat when you lower it.
Will the folds stay straight, year after year?
Whether the blind is fully down, halfway up, or all the way up, the folds keep their line.
What holds the line? Stitching at every fold.
Extra stitching where the fabric folds. Holds the shape after thousands of opens and closes.
Need true bedroom darkness? Add the blackout lining.
Paired with blackout fabric and lining, the blind blocks up to 98% of the light. Designed for primary bedrooms and media rooms.
Crisp pleats when raised. Smooth when lowered.
Crisp pleats stack neatly when you raise the blind. The fabric drops smooth and flat when you lower it.
The fabric you live with does most of the work.
Pick the fabric for each room based on what the room actually needs. Bright living room? Sheer. West-facing office? Light-filtering. Primary bedroom? Blackout. 300+ colours. 50+ designs. Five fabric brands: Phifer, Hunter Douglas, Copaco, Mermet, and Lutron. All certified safe for indoor use. PVC-free and low-VOC options when you want them.
The fabric you live with does most of the work.
Pick the fabric for each room based on what the room actually needs. Bright living room? Sheer. West-facing office? Light-filtering. Primary bedroom? Blackout. 300+ colours. 50+ designs. Five fabric brands: Phifer, Hunter Douglas, Copaco, Mermet, and Lutron. All certified safe for indoor use. PVC-free and low-VOC options when you want them.
Sheer.
Lets soft daylight through. The room stays bright. Best for living rooms and dining rooms where harsh glare is the problem.
Translucent or light-filtering.
Softens harsh light without making the room dark. Best for west-facing rooms and home offices.
Blackout.
Blocks the light almost completely. Best for primary bedrooms and media rooms. Add the lining for the strongest night seal.
Optional lining.
Adds an extra layer behind the main fabric. Best for street-facing windows where you donāt want the back of the shade visible from outside.
Made to your window. Not cut down from a stock size.
Every Romafold blind is made to your window. Not pulled off a shelf. Manual blinds go up to 4 m wide and 3.7 m tall. Motorised blinds go up to 5 m wide and 8 m tall. We measure each window during the site visit. Inside the frame, outside the frame, or face-fixed. Whatever your window and room need.
Made to your window. Not cut down from a stock size.
Every Romafold blind is made to your window. Not pulled off a shelf. Manual blinds go up to 4 m wide and 3.7 m tall. Motorised blinds go up to 5 m wide and 8 m tall. We measure each window during the site visit. Inside the frame, outside the frame, or face-fixed. Whatever your window and room need.
Inside, outside, or face-fixed.
We pick the mount type during the site visit, based on your windowās depth and the look you want.
Sized for any window.
Up to 4 m wide manual. Up to 5 m wide motorised. Larger than that, weāll suggest curtains or panel tracks instead.
Even gaps on both sides.
A small, even gap on each side of the blind. So light doesnāt leak through one side and not the other.
Folds neatly when raised.
When fully raised, the folds stack at the top of the window. We confirm the exact height during measurement.
Will your blinds work with Apple Home? Yes. Here's how.
"Works with HomeKit" can mean five different things at five different brands. Here's what it means at ours. Pick a Lutron motor and Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa all work directly. No setup, no hub, no extra app. Pick an Aqara, Kepta, or Somfy motor and we install a small bridge during your site visit. Apple Home, Google, and Alexa still work. Same buttons. Same voice. One extra piece of kit behind the wall.
Will your blinds work with Apple Home? Yes. Here's how.
"Works with HomeKit" can mean five different things at five different brands. Here's what it means at ours. Pick a Lutron motor and Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa all work directly. No setup, no hub, no extra app. Pick an Aqara, Kepta, or Somfy motor and we install a small bridge during your site visit. Apple Home, Google, and Alexa still work. Same buttons. Same voice. One extra piece of kit behind the wall.
Already on Lutron? Done in one step.
Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa all work without any extra hub. Best if your home already runs Lutron lighting.
Aqara, Kepta, or Somfy home? One bridge does it.
We install a small bridge that connects to Apple Home. If you already have Aqara sensors or lights, this bridge runs them too.
Works with SmartThings, Home Assistant, and Tuya too.
Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Tuya, and home automation panels. So youāre not locked into one brand.
Schedules don't break when Wi-Fi does.
Once you set a schedule, the blinds follow it even if your Wi-Fi drops for a few minutes.
Specifications you can show your interior designer.
Materials & Fabric Engineering
Shade format
RomafoldĀ® Roman shades, manual cordless lift + motorised on one chassis
Fabric tiers
Sheer (5 to 20% openness), translucent, light-filtering, blackout (0% openness). Lined construction optional.
Fabric programs
Phifer, Hunter Douglas, Copaco, Mermet, Lutron Fabrics
Colour and design range
300+ colours, 50+ designs
Certifications
GREENGUARD Gold, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, REACH, RoHS, NFPA 701 across the range. PVC-free and low-VOC options.
Child safety
ANSI/WCMA compliant on cordless lift
Mechanical & Hardware Specs
Operation
Manual cordless lift; wired motor (motorised line)
Headrail material
Aluminium alloy 6063-T5, powder-coated white
Lift cord
Low-stretch, 1.2 mm diameter
Hardware load rating
8 kg
Fold alignment
Under 1 mm across the full drop
Long-term drift
Under 2% over 24 months in normal use (New Way QC tracking)
Blackout consistency
Up to 98% with blackout fabric and lining at specified gap tolerances
Mounting
Inside reveal, outside, or face-fix
Dimensional & Installation Limits
Manual maximum
4 m W x 3.7 m H
Motorised maximum
5 m W x 8 m H
Stack height (typical)
18 to 35 cm (range 18 to 40 cm depending on drop and fabric weight)
Standard recess depth
11 in
Tight-fit recess path
8 in
Minimum symmetrical side light gap
0.75 in (19 mm)
Fabrication
Made to measure
Smart Systems & Motorization
Motor brands supported
Kepta, Lutron (recommended primary), Aqara, Somfy
Motor torque
6 Nm
Motor speed
41.1 RPM
Operational noise
Not exceeding 35 dBA at 3 ft (1 m) from the drive
Positioning resolution
0.125 in (3 mm) over the full travel
Group alignment accuracy
Within 0.125 in (3 mm), at stop and through motion
Power input
Approved NEC Class 2 source. Low-voltage Class 2, 35 V DC, 52 W max. Ā±10% line voltage spike and brownout protection. ESD protection through the power supply.
Power-failure behaviour
Settings retained for the lifetime of the product
Operating temperature
32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C)
Operating humidity
0 to 90% non-condensing
Preset storage
Presets at any stop point + full open + full close limits
Preset adjustment method
5-second push-and-hold from compatible keypads or control systems
Native ecosystems (Lutron drives)
Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Watch (via chosen ecosystem)
Bridged ecosystems
Apple HomeKit via Aqara hub (Aqara drive) or Lutron motor option (Lutron drive). SmartThings, Home Assistant, Tuya, building automation via dry contact.
App availability
Lutron App (iOS, Android), Aqara Home (iOS, Android), Smart Life App (iOS, Android), depending on motor and control configuration
Certified fabricator
Lutron, Aqara, Kepta, Somfy
Warranty
5 years on every configuration
Specifications
Complete Technical Specifications for Romafold Blinds Solutions
Reinforced fold-point stitching, balanced lift geometry, and a 6063-T5 aluminium headrail hold a tailored Roman line across cordless manual and motorised configurations. The motorised drive resolves positions in 0.125 in (3 mm) steps and stays within 0.125 in (3 mm) of grouped alignment when shades run together.
What materials are RomafoldĀ® Roman Blinds made from?
RomafoldĀ® Roman Blinds use premium fabrics in sheer, light filtering, and blockout, with optional lining and reinforced construction to help the shade keep a smooth face and crisp folds over time.
Best for homeowners who want a premium Roman blind that stays tailored and consistent through daily use.
Fabric types
Sheer, light filtering, and blockout options let you tune daylight and privacy by room; best for homes with mixed needs across living spaces and bedrooms.
Optional lining
Lining can help reduce face rippling and reduce lining show through; best for street facing rooms and bedrooms.
Reinforced fold points
Reinforced stitching helps the folds hold their shape over time; best for homeowners who dislike sagging or uneven folds.
How much light and privacy can I control?
From soft daylight to true blackout, depending on which fabric you pick. Up to 98% blackout when paired with blackout lining.
Homeowners running mixed rooms: a bright living room, a dim home office, a fully-dark bedroom.
Sheer
Approximately 5 to 20 percent openness. Soft daylight passes; the room stays bright. Suited to living rooms and dining rooms where glare on screens or seating is the main issue.
Translucent and light-filtering
Lower openness. Glare diffuses without darkening the room. Suited to west-facing rooms and home offices where afternoon sun reaches the desk.
Blackout
Zero openness fabric paired with optional lining. Up to 98% blackout consistency at specified gap tolerances. Suited to primary bedrooms and media rooms.
Edge-glow control
Minimum symmetrical side light gap is 0.75 in (19 mm), applied as bracket-to-fabric clearance, sized to bracket-to-bracket distance. Accurate site measurement holds the gap symmetrical on both sides. As of 2026, fabric programs across the New Way library carry GREENGUARD Gold, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and REACH certifications.
Will they work with my smart home setup?
Yes. Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, Home Assistant, and Tuya all work. A Lutron motor connects directly. Other motors connect through a small bridge we install.
Homeowners with an existing smart home who want the blinds to join the platform you already use.
Lutron drives, native paths
Lutron drives integrate directly with Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa, with Apple Watch quick control through the chosen ecosystem. Caseta, RadioRA 3, and HomeWorks controllers are supported.
Aqara drives, HomeKit via Aqara hub
Apple Home runs through the Aqara hub bridge, the same hub that already pairs Aqara sensors and lights. The system is not HomeKit-native on this path; Siri voice runs through the bridge.
Kepta and Somfy drives, HomeKit via dry contact
A dry-contact controller bridges Kepta and Somfy drives into Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, Home Assistant, and Tuya. The bridge is set up and commissioned by the New Way installation team at the same site visit.
Dry contact for building automation
The dry-contact interface also supports building automation systems used in larger residences. Reduces platform lock-in. As of 2026, New Way is a certified authorised fabricator for Lutron, Aqara, Kepta, and Somfy, so the integration path is supported by one team across all four motor brands.
How does the motor actually perform?
Quieter than a library reading room. Stops in exactly the same place every time. Multiple blinds on the same wall stop perfectly in line.
Homeowners installing motorised blinds in bedrooms, nurseries, and open-plan rooms with multiple windows in one sightline.
Quiet operation
Not more than 35 dBA at 3 ft (1 m) from the drive unit. Below the typical noise level of a quiet library. Suited to primary suites, nurseries, and home offices where the schedule fires while occupants sleep or focus.
Precise stops
The drive resolves positions in 0.125 in (3 mm) steps over the full travel. Repeatable presets at any stop point. Full open and full close limits are stored separately.
Group alignment
Multiple shades on the same scene hold alignment within 0.125 in (3 mm), at stop and through motion. Multi-window walls in open-plan rooms keep sightlines clean.
Preset adjustment from keypads
A 5-second push-and-hold from a compatible keypad or control system adjusts preset positions without opening the app. Useful when seasonal sun angles change.
Motor torque and speed
Drive torque is 6 NĀ·m. Drive speed is 41.1 RPM. The drive is sized at order to match fabric weight and span. As of 2026, the same motor performance specification applies across Lutron, Aqara, Kepta, and Somfy drive options on the RomafoldĀ® motorised line.
What power planning do I need to do?
Low-voltage wiring, planned during your site visit so the cable lands inside the curtain box before the ceiling closes.
Homeowners doing renovation or new-build wiring, who want to get the cable placement right the first time.
NEC Class 2 source
Power derives from an approved NEC Class 2 power source. Low-voltage by design, which simplifies wiring planning during renovation.
Class 2, 35 V DC supply
The drive requires a 35 V DC Class 2 power supply. Predictable spec for electrical drawings and breakout planning.
52 W maximum power
Drive draws 52 W max. Useful for budgeting whole-home upgrades across multiple bedrooms and living rooms.
Spike and brownout protection
Ā±10% line voltage spike and brownout protection covers all system devices. ESD protection is built into the power supply.
Power-failure memory
Settings and limit positions are retained on power loss for the lifetime of the product. After a Klang Valley line drop, the system resumes without recommissioning. As of 2026, New Way recommends raising power and motor planning with the electrical contractor at the site measurement visit, so concealed wiring lands inside the curtain box before ceiling closure.
What sizes of window can these cover?
Manual blinds go up to 4 m wide and 3.7 m tall. Motorised blinds go up to 5 m wide and 8 m tall. We make every blind to your exact window.
Homeowners with a mix of small windows and a wall of glass, who want one Roman blind line that handles both.
Manual line size range
Up to 4 m wide by 3.7 m high. Cordless lift mechanism rated to the 8 kg hardware load. Above 4 m wide, motorised is the recommended specification.
Motorised line size range
Up to 5 m wide by 8 m high. The drive is sized at order to match fabric weight and span. Beyond 5 m wide, New Way routes the specification to a panel-track or drapery system.
Stack height
Typical stack height is 18 to 35 cm, with a range of 18 to 40 cm depending on fabric weight and drop. Confirmed at site measurement for rooms where stack space at the head of the window is tight.
Recess depth
Standard recess depth is 11 in. The tight-fit path is 8 in. Outside, inside, and face-fix mounting are selected at measurement.
Made-to-measure fabrication
Every shade is built to the actual reveal, span, and sightline of the window. Custom sizing reduces fit compromises compared to off-the-shelf alternatives. As of 2026, final size limits are confirmed at the New Way site measurement based on the actual span and the fabric specification.
How many fabric choices do I get?
300+ colours and 50+ designs, across four opacity types and five fabric brands: Phifer, Hunter Douglas, Copaco, Mermet, and Lutron.
Homeowners matching blinds to a palette of walls, timber, upholstery, and rugs across multiple rooms.
Five named fabric programs
Phifer, Hunter Douglas, Copaco, Mermet, and Lutron Fabrics run across the RomafoldĀ® line. Each program brings its own opacity range, texture, and colour discipline.
Four opacity tiers
Sheer (5 to 20% openness), translucent, light-filtering (low openness), and blackout (0% openness). Choose by room function rather than by guesswork; the wrong opacity is the most common Roman-shade regret.
300+ colours
Makes it easier to match paint undertones, timber stains, and upholstery fabric. Open-plan homes where multiple windows sit in one sightline benefit most from the depth of the range.
50+ designs
Texture choices from minimal weave to slubbed and patterned, supporting personal interior style without changing the chassis spec.
Sample-in-home selection
New Way confirms fabric in the actual lighting of the home during site measurement. Reduces colour mismatch risk after install. As of 2026, the fabric programs supplied by Phifer, Hunter Douglas, Copaco, Mermet, and Lutron Fabrics carry GREENGUARD Gold, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, REACH, RoHS, and NFPA 701 certifications across the range. PVC-free and low-VOC options are available where the brief calls for it.
Will they handle Malaysian humidity?
Yes. Rated for the temperature and humidity of typical Malaysian and Singaporean homes, with or without air conditioning.
Homeowners in Klang Valley, Penang, JB, or Singapore.
Temperature range
32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C). Indoor air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned spaces both sit within the published range.
Humidity range
0 to 90 percent non-condensing. Tropical humidity is supported provided condensation is controlled (typical when interior air conditioning runs intermittently).
Tropical climate context
The Klang Valley operating envelope sits comfortably inside the rated range across the year. Bedrooms with air conditioning at night and living rooms with daytime ventilation both fall within the spec.
When the spec matters
Plan and HVAC contractors checking equipment ratings before sign-off use these numbers. Homeowners doing whole-home renovations should confirm with the electrical drawings. As of 2026, the rated operating envelope is documented in the RomafoldĀ® drive manufacturer specification and applies across the Lutron, Aqara, Kepta, and Somfy drive options.
What does the warranty cover, and who do I call?
A 5-year warranty covers the fabric, hardware, lift mechanism, and motor. You call the New Way team in Klang Valley or Singapore, not a third-party seller.
Homeowners doing a whole-home upgrade who want a clear single point of contact if something goes wrong.
5-year coverage
The warranty applies to cordless manual and motorised wired configurations on the same terms. Covers material and workmanship faults across fabric, hardware, lift mechanism, and motor.
Single-team support
New Way is a certified authorised fabricator for Lutron, Aqara, Kepta, and Somfy. Warranty claims and motor support route through one team, not a marketplace seller and a third-party installer.
Local offices
Klang Valley and Singapore offices hold spare-part stock and named after-sales contacts. Service visits are scheduled directly with the team that fabricated and installed the shade.
Power-failure memory
Settings are retained for the lifetime of the motorised product, so a power loss does not require recommissioning.
Documentation set on request
Project files can include the relevant certification set (ANSI/WCMA child safety, NFPA 701 flame, OEKO-TEX, REACH, RoHS, GREENGUARD Gold). The documentation pack varies by selected fabric and motor configuration.
Lead time
Specific lead-time dates are confirmed at quotation. Stocked fabrics with surface-mount installs ship faster than custom palettes or motorised orders at maximum span. [verify with team] As of 2026, the warranty period begins on the install date recorded by the New Way team. Wear and tear from misuse, unapproved modifications, or environmental damage outside the rated operating conditions is not covered.
RomafoldĀ® Roman Blinds use premium fabrics in sheer, light filtering, and blockout, with optional lining and reinforced construction to help the shade keep a smooth face and crisp folds over time.
Best for homeowners who want a premium Roman blind that stays tailored and consistent through daily use.
Fabric types
Sheer, light filtering, and blockout options let you tune daylight and privacy by room; best for homes with mixed needs across living spaces and bedrooms.
Optional lining
Lining can help reduce face rippling and reduce lining show through; best for street facing rooms and bedrooms.
Reinforced fold points
Reinforced stitching helps the folds hold their shape over time; best for homeowners who dislike sagging or uneven folds.
From soft daylight to true blackout, depending on which fabric you pick. Up to 98% blackout when paired with blackout lining.
Homeowners running mixed rooms: a bright living room, a dim home office, a fully-dark bedroom.
Sheer
Approximately 5 to 20 percent openness. Soft daylight passes; the room stays bright. Suited to living rooms and dining rooms where glare on screens or seating is the main issue.
Translucent and light-filtering
Lower openness. Glare diffuses without darkening the room. Suited to west-facing rooms and home offices where afternoon sun reaches the desk.
Blackout
Zero openness fabric paired with optional lining. Up to 98% blackout consistency at specified gap tolerances. Suited to primary bedrooms and media rooms.
Edge-glow control
Minimum symmetrical side light gap is 0.75 in (19 mm), applied as bracket-to-fabric clearance, sized to bracket-to-bracket distance. Accurate site measurement holds the gap symmetrical on both sides. As of 2026, fabric programs across the New Way library carry GREENGUARD Gold, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and REACH certifications.
Yes. Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, Home Assistant, and Tuya all work. A Lutron motor connects directly. Other motors connect through a small bridge we install.
Homeowners with an existing smart home who want the blinds to join the platform you already use.
Lutron drives, native paths
Lutron drives integrate directly with Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa, with Apple Watch quick control through the chosen ecosystem. Caseta, RadioRA 3, and HomeWorks controllers are supported.
Aqara drives, HomeKit via Aqara hub
Apple Home runs through the Aqara hub bridge, the same hub that already pairs Aqara sensors and lights. The system is not HomeKit-native on this path; Siri voice runs through the bridge.
Kepta and Somfy drives, HomeKit via dry contact
A dry-contact controller bridges Kepta and Somfy drives into Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, Home Assistant, and Tuya. The bridge is set up and commissioned by the New Way installation team at the same site visit.
Dry contact for building automation
The dry-contact interface also supports building automation systems used in larger residences. Reduces platform lock-in. As of 2026, New Way is a certified authorised fabricator for Lutron, Aqara, Kepta, and Somfy, so the integration path is supported by one team across all four motor brands.
Quieter than a library reading room. Stops in exactly the same place every time. Multiple blinds on the same wall stop perfectly in line.
Homeowners installing motorised blinds in bedrooms, nurseries, and open-plan rooms with multiple windows in one sightline.
Quiet operation
Not more than 35 dBA at 3 ft (1 m) from the drive unit. Below the typical noise level of a quiet library. Suited to primary suites, nurseries, and home offices where the schedule fires while occupants sleep or focus.
Precise stops
The drive resolves positions in 0.125 in (3 mm) steps over the full travel. Repeatable presets at any stop point. Full open and full close limits are stored separately.
Group alignment
Multiple shades on the same scene hold alignment within 0.125 in (3 mm), at stop and through motion. Multi-window walls in open-plan rooms keep sightlines clean.
Preset adjustment from keypads
A 5-second push-and-hold from a compatible keypad or control system adjusts preset positions without opening the app. Useful when seasonal sun angles change.
Motor torque and speed
Drive torque is 6 NĀ·m. Drive speed is 41.1 RPM. The drive is sized at order to match fabric weight and span. As of 2026, the same motor performance specification applies across Lutron, Aqara, Kepta, and Somfy drive options on the RomafoldĀ® motorised line.
Low-voltage wiring, planned during your site visit so the cable lands inside the curtain box before the ceiling closes.
Homeowners doing renovation or new-build wiring, who want to get the cable placement right the first time.
NEC Class 2 source
Power derives from an approved NEC Class 2 power source. Low-voltage by design, which simplifies wiring planning during renovation.
Class 2, 35 V DC supply
The drive requires a 35 V DC Class 2 power supply. Predictable spec for electrical drawings and breakout planning.
52 W maximum power
Drive draws 52 W max. Useful for budgeting whole-home upgrades across multiple bedrooms and living rooms.
Spike and brownout protection
Ā±10% line voltage spike and brownout protection covers all system devices. ESD protection is built into the power supply.
Power-failure memory
Settings and limit positions are retained on power loss for the lifetime of the product. After a Klang Valley line drop, the system resumes without recommissioning. As of 2026, New Way recommends raising power and motor planning with the electrical contractor at the site measurement visit, so concealed wiring lands inside the curtain box before ceiling closure.
Manual blinds go up to 4 m wide and 3.7 m tall. Motorised blinds go up to 5 m wide and 8 m tall. We make every blind to your exact window.
Homeowners with a mix of small windows and a wall of glass, who want one Roman blind line that handles both.
Manual line size range
Up to 4 m wide by 3.7 m high. Cordless lift mechanism rated to the 8 kg hardware load. Above 4 m wide, motorised is the recommended specification.
Motorised line size range
Up to 5 m wide by 8 m high. The drive is sized at order to match fabric weight and span. Beyond 5 m wide, New Way routes the specification to a panel-track or drapery system.
Stack height
Typical stack height is 18 to 35 cm, with a range of 18 to 40 cm depending on fabric weight and drop. Confirmed at site measurement for rooms where stack space at the head of the window is tight.
Recess depth
Standard recess depth is 11 in. The tight-fit path is 8 in. Outside, inside, and face-fix mounting are selected at measurement.
Made-to-measure fabrication
Every shade is built to the actual reveal, span, and sightline of the window. Custom sizing reduces fit compromises compared to off-the-shelf alternatives. As of 2026, final size limits are confirmed at the New Way site measurement based on the actual span and the fabric specification.
300+ colours and 50+ designs, across four opacity types and five fabric brands: Phifer, Hunter Douglas, Copaco, Mermet, and Lutron.
Homeowners matching blinds to a palette of walls, timber, upholstery, and rugs across multiple rooms.
Five named fabric programs
Phifer, Hunter Douglas, Copaco, Mermet, and Lutron Fabrics run across the RomafoldĀ® line. Each program brings its own opacity range, texture, and colour discipline.
Four opacity tiers
Sheer (5 to 20% openness), translucent, light-filtering (low openness), and blackout (0% openness). Choose by room function rather than by guesswork; the wrong opacity is the most common Roman-shade regret.
300+ colours
Makes it easier to match paint undertones, timber stains, and upholstery fabric. Open-plan homes where multiple windows sit in one sightline benefit most from the depth of the range.
50+ designs
Texture choices from minimal weave to slubbed and patterned, supporting personal interior style without changing the chassis spec.
Sample-in-home selection
New Way confirms fabric in the actual lighting of the home during site measurement. Reduces colour mismatch risk after install. As of 2026, the fabric programs supplied by Phifer, Hunter Douglas, Copaco, Mermet, and Lutron Fabrics carry GREENGUARD Gold, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, REACH, RoHS, and NFPA 701 certifications across the range. PVC-free and low-VOC options are available where the brief calls for it.
Yes. Rated for the temperature and humidity of typical Malaysian and Singaporean homes, with or without air conditioning.
Homeowners in Klang Valley, Penang, JB, or Singapore.
Temperature range
32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C). Indoor air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned spaces both sit within the published range.
Humidity range
0 to 90 percent non-condensing. Tropical humidity is supported provided condensation is controlled (typical when interior air conditioning runs intermittently).
Tropical climate context
The Klang Valley operating envelope sits comfortably inside the rated range across the year. Bedrooms with air conditioning at night and living rooms with daytime ventilation both fall within the spec.
When the spec matters
Plan and HVAC contractors checking equipment ratings before sign-off use these numbers. Homeowners doing whole-home renovations should confirm with the electrical drawings. As of 2026, the rated operating envelope is documented in the RomafoldĀ® drive manufacturer specification and applies across the Lutron, Aqara, Kepta, and Somfy drive options.
A 5-year warranty covers the fabric, hardware, lift mechanism, and motor. You call the New Way team in Klang Valley or Singapore, not a third-party seller.
Homeowners doing a whole-home upgrade who want a clear single point of contact if something goes wrong.
5-year coverage
The warranty applies to cordless manual and motorised wired configurations on the same terms. Covers material and workmanship faults across fabric, hardware, lift mechanism, and motor.
Single-team support
New Way is a certified authorised fabricator for Lutron, Aqara, Kepta, and Somfy. Warranty claims and motor support route through one team, not a marketplace seller and a third-party installer.
Local offices
Klang Valley and Singapore offices hold spare-part stock and named after-sales contacts. Service visits are scheduled directly with the team that fabricated and installed the shade.
Power-failure memory
Settings are retained for the lifetime of the motorised product, so a power loss does not require recommissioning.
Documentation set on request
Project files can include the relevant certification set (ANSI/WCMA child safety, NFPA 701 flame, OEKO-TEX, REACH, RoHS, GREENGUARD Gold). The documentation pack varies by selected fabric and motor configuration.
Lead time
Specific lead-time dates are confirmed at quotation. Stocked fabrics with surface-mount installs ship faster than custom palettes or motorised orders at maximum span. [verify with team] As of 2026, the warranty period begins on the install date recorded by the New Way team. Wear and tear from misuse, unapproved modifications, or environmental damage outside the rated operating conditions is not covered.
Why Choose New Way Outdoor Blinds āØOver Alternatives?
New Way Outdoor Blinds deliver superior performance across key metrics compared āØto common outdoor shading alternatives. Here's how they compare in real-world applications.
New Way Outdoor Blinds vs. Open Roller Shades
New Way Outdoor Blinds with guided side channels and weighted bottom rails provide 85% better wind and rain protection compared to open roller shades, eliminating fabric flapping and water ingress that plagues unguided systems on high-rise balconies above the 8th floor where wind speeds reach 40+ km/h.
New Way Outdoor Blinds vs. Outdoor Curtains
New Way Outdoor Blinds deliver rated glare reduction (65% heat gain reduction with 5% mesh) and consistent tension for cleaner sightlines compared to outdoor curtains, which provide only 20-30% heat reduction and require frequent adjustment in wind. Engineered meshes maintain 90% of appearance after 5 years versus 50-60% for curtain fabrics.
New Way Outdoor Blinds vs. Fixed Awnings
New Way Outdoor Blinds add vertical guidance that provides lateral rain protection and on-demand privacy without permanent structural changes required for fixed awnings. Retractable operation allows full sunlight access during cooler months, while fixed awnings create permanent shade whether needed or notāreducing flexibility by 100%.
When Are New Way Outdoor Blinds the Right Choice?
New Way Outdoor Blinds excel in specific outdoor environments where weather protection, durability, and year-round usability matter most.
Year-Round Balcony Living Spaces
New Way Outdoor Blinds are perfect for transforming balconies into year-round outdoor roomsācreating dry, cool, private spaces suitable for morning coffee, evening reading, and weekend entertaining throughout all seasons. The weather-sealed design extends usable outdoor time by approximately 180 days per year in tropical climates with frequent afternoon rain.
Family Patios and Entertainment Areas
New Way Outdoor Blinds protect furniture, dƩcor, and guests from sudden tropical showers and harsh midday sun, making birthdays, holiday gatherings, and weekend barbecues 90% more reliable by eliminating weather-related cancellations. The UV protection and temperature reduction create comfortable outdoor dining conditions even during 2-4pm peak heat hours.
High-Rise and Exposed Installations
New Way Outdoor Blinds deliver calm, low-rattle performance on windy high-floor balconies (8th story and above) where standard non-guided shades struggleāeliminating the constant fabric flapping and wind noise that makes unprotected high-rise outdoor spaces unusable 50% of the time when wind speeds exceed 30 km/h.
Coastal and Seaside Properties
New Way Outdoor Blinds are engineered for properties within 5km of the ocean where salt-air corrosion destroys standard outdoor products within 2-3 years. The 316 stainless steel hardware and corrosion-resistant aluminum frames maintain functionality and appearance 3x longer than budget alternatives, protecting your investment in harsh coastal environments.
Ready to Transform Your Outdoor Space?
Get a tailored specification with confirmed span limits, fabric options, motorization compatibility, wind-load calculations, and comprehensive warranty terms for your specific site conditions. Our site survey takes 30-45 minutes and includes professional recommendations based on your exposure, usage patterns, and aesthetic preferences.
Authorized Fabricator for Renson, Aqara, Lutron
New Way is the licensed Renson Fixscreen fabricator and installer for Malaysia and Singapore, a Lutron-approved fabricator since 2022, and an Aqara partner. The Standard Cable-Guided line on this page is the entry rung of the New Way outdoor ladder. For hospitality references and hurricane wind class, route to Renson Fixscreen.
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Project Showcase
Pavilion Damansara Heights
The Challenge
A luxury high-rise residence where the shading had to disappear into the interior and move with the home’s Lutron scenes.
Our Solution
We fabricated and installed a dual shading system, fully integrated with Lutron HomeWorks.
Outcome
Light, privacy, and mood now adjust on a single tap, silent, with no visible hardware.
Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur
The Challenge
Intercontinental hotel needed silent, flawless shading throughout, delivered cross-border to a five-star standard.
Our Solution
We fabricated in-house and installed motorised shading and drapery across the property, delivered by our own team.
Outcome
Guest rooms where the shades move silently with the lighting, finished to the standard Intercontinental property expects.
Products Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-Sales
Can manual RomafoldĀ® shades be upgraded to motorised later?
Manual RomafoldĀ® shades can be upgraded to motorised at retrofit, provided the tube and bracket were sized at the original site measurement to carry a motor load. The fabric and hembar are retained, so the shade itself does not need refabrication. As of 2026, the upgrade requires a wired motor matched to the chassis, and may require a hub or bridge depending on the smart-home ecosystem: an Aqara hub for HomeKit on the Aqara path, or the Lutron motor option for HomeKit on the Lutron path. New Way recommends discussing future motorisation at the original site measurement, even if the initial order is manual, so the bracket and tube spec future-proofs the install.
Materials
How are RomafoldĀ® fabric tiers chosen by room?
RomafoldĀ® fabric tiers are chosen by room based on the daytime and nighttime privacy and light needs of each space, across four opacities: sheer, translucent, light-filtering, and blackout. Sheer (5 to 20% openness) suits bright living rooms where soft daylight is the priority. Translucent and light-filtering suit west-facing rooms and home offices where glare diffuses without darkening the room. Blackout (0% openness) suits primary bedrooms and media rooms, paired with optional lining for the strongest night seal. As of 2026, all four tiers carry across Phifer, Hunter Douglas, Copaco, Mermet, and Lutron Fabrics, with GREENGUARD Gold, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and REACH certifications across the range.
What schedules work well for motorised RomafoldĀ® shades in a family home?
Three baseline schedules work well for motorised RomafoldĀ® shades in a family home: a sunrise open from 7am that lets daylight into living rooms, a midday filter at 1pm that diffuses west-facing glare, and a bedroom close at 9pm or earlier that holds the night seal. As of 2026, New Way recommends configuring the schedules in the bridge app (Lutron App for Lutron drives, Aqara Home for Aqara drives, Smart Life App for Tuya and dry-contact paths) so they run independently of voice control and survive a brief Wi-Fi drop. Power-failure memory retains the settings on the motorised line for the lifetime of the product. New Wayās installation team configures these baseline scenes during commissioning.
Smart Integration
Do New Way RomafoldĀ® motorised shades work with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?
New Way RomafoldĀ® motorised shades work with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home, with the integration path depending on the motor specified. Lutron drives are native to Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa directly, with Apple Watch quick control through the chosen ecosystem. Aqara drives reach Apple Home through the Aqara hub bridge, the same hub that pairs Aqara sensors and lights already on the homeownerās network. Kepta and Somfy drives reach HomeKit through a dry-contact controller. As of 2026, the system is not HomeKit-native on the non-Lutron paths; Siri voice runs through the bridge. New Way installs and commissions the bridge during the same site visit as the shade install.
How quiet are New Way RomafoldĀ® motorised shades?
New Way RomafoldĀ® motorised shades run at not more than 35 dBA when measured 3 ft (1 m) from the drive unit, across the Lutron, Aqara, Kepta, and Somfy motor options. The drive runs at 41.1 RPM. The bottom rail stops within 1/8 in (3 mm) of every programmed preset, and grouped shades stay aligned within 1/8 in (3 mm) at stop and through motion. As of 2026, the 35 dBA figure sits below the typical noise level of a quiet library, suitable for primary suites, nurseries, and home offices where motor noise would otherwise interrupt sleep or focused work.
What is the maximum window size New Way RomafoldĀ® shades can cover?
New Way RomafoldĀ® shades support manual configurations up to 4 m wide and 3.7 m high, and motorised configurations up to 5 m wide and 8 m high. Beyond 5 m wide, New Way routes the specification to a panel-track or drapery system instead. Bracket-to-fabric clearance is 0.75 in (19 mm), applied symmetrically when sized to the bracket-to-bracket distance. Typical stack height is 18 to 35 cm depending on drop and fabric weight, with a range of 18 to 40 cm. As of 2026, final size limits are confirmed at the New Way site measurement based on the actual span and the fabric specification.
What does "dry contact" mean for motorised RomafoldĀ® Roman shades?
For motorised RomafoldĀ® Roman shades, dry contact means the shade drive can be controlled by a relay-style input used by many home automation controllers and building automation interfaces. The Aqara, Kepta, and Somfy drive options bridge into Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Tuya, and building automation through a dry-contact controller installed during the same site visit as the shade install. The Lutron drive option does not require dry contact for the major consumer ecosystems; it integrates natively. As of 2026, dry-contact integration reduces platform lock-in, useful for homes that may migrate smart-home platforms in the future or that already run mixed-brand devices.
Are motorised RomafoldĀ® Roman shades wired or battery-powered?
New Way motorised RomafoldĀ® Roman shades are wired-only on the residential line, drawing low-voltage power from an approved NEC Class 2 source at 35 V DC, with 52 W maximum power and Ā±10% spike and brownout protection. Wired motorisation is the long-term reliability path for residential installs because it avoids battery replacement cycles in concealed pelmet or curtain-box installations. New Way recommends planning the power run at the original site measurement, so the wiring lands inside the curtain box before the ceiling closes. As of 2026, settings are retained on power loss for the lifetime of the product through power-failure memory on the drive.
Warranty
What does the New Way 5-year warranty cover on RomafoldĀ® shades?
The New Way 5-year warranty covers the RomafoldĀ® shade fabric, hardware, lift mechanism, and motor (on the motorised line) for material and workmanship faults across every configuration. As a certified authorised fabricator for Somfy, Lutron, Kepta, and Aqara, New Way commissions and supports the motor brands directly, so warranty claims do not route through a third-party seller. Power-failure memory is retained for the lifetime of the product on the motorised line. The warranty period begins on the install date recorded by the New Way team and is supported by Klang Valley and Singapore offices with stocked spares. As of 2026, wear and tear from misuse or environmental damage outside rated operating conditions is not covered.
Buying Journey
How long does the New Way measurement-to-install process take for RomafoldĀ® shades?
The New Way measurement-to-install timeline begins with a site visit booked typically within 5 to 7 business days of enquiry, followed by a written quote within 1 business day of the site visit. Fabrication time depends on fabric availability and configuration: stocked fabrics with surface-mount installs ship faster than custom palettes or motorised orders at maximum span. As of 2026, coordination with the homeās electrical, AV, and millwork contractors happens at the same site visit, so the install date aligns with the ceiling-closure deadline. Best-in-class lead time across the New Way in-house indoor lines is the procurement advantage for time-sensitive renovations; specific dates are confirmed at quotation.
Do New Way RomafoldĀ® shades have compliance documentation for projects?
New Way RomafoldĀ® shades can be supplied with compliance documentation when a project requires it, with the documentation set varying by selected fabric and motor configuration. Fabric ranges across Phifer, Hunter Douglas, Copaco, Mermet, and Lutron Fabrics carry GREENGUARD Gold, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, REACH, RoHS, and NFPA 701 certifications. Cordless lift meets ANSI/WCMA child safety. Motorised drives run on Class 2, 35 V DC, with Ā±10% spike and brownout protection and ESD protection. As of 2026, New Way provides the relevant documentation set during quotation; let us know at site measurement if your project needs safety, fabric, or electronics records.
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