In most areas of life, 0.1mm is barely worth mentioning. In the world of window treatments, it can make all the difference.
We're occasionally asked whether the Widget can be used with other window treatment accessories and hardware — corded components sourced separately, from other suppliers. Our answer is always the same: we don't support them. Here's exactly why.
It Comes Down to Cord Diameter
The Widget's cord, shown on the left in the photo above, is 1.0mm in diameter. The cord on the right is 0.9mm — a size commonly used across the industry and one that looks nearly identical to the naked eye. That single tenth of a millimeter is the heart of the issue.
When a shade component is engineered for a 0.9mm cord, a 1.0mm cord doesn't simply substitute in. Where the thinner cord would pass through cleanly with room to spare, the Widget's cord may pass through with difficulty — or not at all. When it does fit, the tighter clearance creates added friction and resistance throughout the shade's operation, working against the smooth, effortless performance the Widget is designed to deliver.
You may also decide that using a larger 1.4mm plastic accessory is a better option. Please be aware that combining two different systems should be thoroughly tested and is the responsibility of the workroom.
Why We Keep It Simple
The instructions and components included in every Widget Kit are specifically designed to work together. The cord-control mechanisms — including the ladder tape — are selected and tested to perform perfectly with the 1.0mm cord. When you work within the kit, everything functions as intended.
So when we say we don't support additional corded components beyond what's in the Widget Kit, it's not stubbornness — it's a commitment to making sure your finished shade operates exactly the way it should, every single time.
We're occasionally asked whether the Widget can be used with other window treatment accessories and hardware — corded components sourced separately, from other suppliers. Our answer is always the same: we don't support them. Here's exactly why.
It Comes Down to Cord Diameter
The Widget's cord, shown on the left in the photo above, is 1.0mm in diameter. The cord on the right is 0.9mm — a size commonly used across the industry and one that looks nearly identical to the naked eye. That single tenth of a millimeter is the heart of the issue.
When a shade component is engineered for a 0.9mm cord, a 1.0mm cord doesn't simply substitute in. Where the thinner cord would pass through cleanly with room to spare, the Widget's cord may pass through with difficulty — or not at all. When it does fit, the tighter clearance creates added friction and resistance throughout the shade's operation, working against the smooth, effortless performance the Widget is designed to deliver.
You may also decide that using a larger 1.4mm plastic accessory is a better option. Please be aware that combining two different systems should be thoroughly tested and is the responsibility of the workroom.
Why We Keep It Simple
The instructions and components included in every Widget Kit are specifically designed to work together. The cord-control mechanisms — including the ladder tape — are selected and tested to perform perfectly with the 1.0mm cord. When you work within the kit, everything functions as intended.
So when we say we don't support additional corded components beyond what's in the Widget Kit, it's not stubbornness — it's a commitment to making sure your finished shade operates exactly the way it should, every single time.
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