Tropical Blinds Ltd

12/06/2026

The BBSA shine a light on the benefits of external shading combined with adjustable blinds or shutters to help enjoy outdoor spaces safely and comfortably in their latest post.

Enjoy Your Outdoor Space Safely and Comfortably.

Pergolas and awnings protect furniture, decking, and outdoor areas from sun and rain. They also provide passive solar protection for the adjoining indoor space, reducing heat and glare while still letting in natural light.

Choosing the right design and placement is key. Whether fixed or retractable, systems can be integrated with ventilation or combined with adjustable blinds to improve comfort and energy efficiency.

Enjoy your garden, patio, or balcony in all seasons with the right shading solutions.

Learn more and find an expert BBSA member: https://vist.ly/57e9v

11/06/2026

Now Available: Signature Curtains with Wave Header.

We're pleased to announce that Signature Curtains are now available with a Wave Header option.

Offering a clean, contemporary appearance and smooth, uniform folds, Wave Header curtains continue to grow in popularity with homeowners looking for a modern, tailored finish. The consistent wave effect creates a neat, elegant appearance that works particularly well in stylish interiors.

Available across the Signature Curtains range, Wave Header curtains can be supplied with:

• No Lining
• Dimout Lining
• Blackout Lining
• Fire-Retardant Blackout Lining

To make things even easier, Wave Header curtains are priced exactly the same as Pencil Pleat, giving you another option to offer customers without any additional complexity.

The Wave Header option is now available to order. For further information, please speak to your ASM or contact the Tropical team.

11/06/2026

The World Cup starts today, so naturally we did what any sensible British company would do and organised fish and chips for everyone.

Today, Harry's Fish & Chips rolled into Tropical Towers and treated the team to lunch. Despite the weather doing its best impression of November, spirits remained high, the queue was constant and not a single portion appeared to go to waste.

To be fair, eating fish and chips from a cardboard box while standing in a rainy car park is about as British as it gets. The only thing missing was someone insisting it would "brighten up later".

A big thank you to Harry's Fish & Chips for keeping everyone fed and helping us kick off the World Cup in style.

Now the real debate begins. Not who wins the tournament, but whether mushy peas belong anywhere near fish and chips.

09/06/2026

The latest Climate Change Committee report makes it clear that managing cooling is now just as important as heating.

Find out more in the BBSA's post below; to explore your options with us either get in touch with your ASM or send us a message.

The latest Climate Change Committee report makes it clear that managing cooling is now just as important as heating.

Overheating is not just uncomfortable; it affects productivity, well-being, and energy use. Proper shading can help reduce solar gain, lower cooling demand and keep indoor spaces more comfortable without relying solely on energy-intensive systems.

Are we designing buildings to manage heat from the start or only reacting once it becomes a problem?

Explore options with your nearest BBSA member:
🔗 https://vist.ly/573ny

09/06/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄...
We always knew our Marketing Manager, Tian, had plenty to say. Now it's been published.

Tian recently answered a series of questions from Openings magazine covering marketing, branding, social media, the shading industry and a few subjects that weren't quite on the original agenda. Somewhere along the way, the discussion also found room for Marmite, pizza, the 1966 World Cup Final and an unexpected encounter with Little Mix fans.

The latest issue is packed with industry news, features and insight and has probably landed on your desk by now. We're pleased to see a familiar face representing Tropical amongst its pages, so grab a brew, have a flick through and, if you get the chance, let us know what you think.

We're not saying it's the most entertaining interview in the magazine, but it is almost certainly the only one that includes a discussion about crumpets topped with Marmite and cheese.

And if a colleague has borrowed your copy of Openings and forgotten to give it back, you can read the digital edition here:

https://flickread.com/edition/html/6a172f7c1975d #1

Just don't encourage him too much. One magazine interview and he'll be expecting his own podcast.

06/06/2026

05/06/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

As Child Safety Week draws to a close, it's a timely reminder that creating a safer home often comes down to the small things. The conversations we have during a survey. The questions we ask. The recommendations we make. The details we notice.

As installers, we're trusted to help customers make the right choices for their homes and families. That responsibility goes beyond simply fitting a product. We've taken a closer look at the role installers play in helping create safer homes in our latest article.

Read it here:

https://uk.tropicalshutters.com/news/child-safety-week/

We're proud to support the wider industry's commitment to safer homes and responsible installation practices alongside the and its members.

04/06/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞

Most homeowners choose blinds and shutters because they look great, provide privacy and help control light throughout the home. What many don't realise is that window coverings can also play an important role in creating safer living spaces for young children.

As Child Safety Week continues across the UK, it's a timely reminder that safety isn't just about the products we install. It's about the advice we give, the questions we ask and the conversations we have with our customers.

For retailers and installers, that might mean discussing the safest product options for a particular room, ensuring child safety devices are fitted correctly, or simply taking a few extra minutes to explain how they work. Small actions can make a big difference.

At Tropical, we're proud to support a trade industry that takes these responsibilities seriously. Whether it's shutters, motorised solutions, Clic blinds or correctly installed child safety devices, every safe installation starts with good advice and professional expertise.

Because sometimes the most important thing we install isn't a blind or a shutter. It's peace of mind.

03/06/2026

This week is Volunteers’ Week and we are proud to support the BBSA, the UK's trade association for the window blind, shutter and awning industry.

Get to know Vicky, our Operations Director, who is part of their managing committee, in the latest Openings magazine here 🔗 https://flickread.com/edition/html/6a172f7c1975d #24

This week is Volunteers’ Week so we want to take the opportunity to say a big thank you to the BBSA members who support the association's managing committee and working groups!

We estimate that the 24 managing committee volunteers (pictured) and 11 working group volunteers collectively give up more than 3,000 hours of their time each year for the association 🕒

Get to know our managing committee members in the latest Openings magazine 🔗 https://flickread.com/edition/html/6a172f7c1975d #24

28/05/2026

Permanent price drop on Somfy TaHoma Switch

𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 £𝟏𝟎𝟕.𝟓𝟎 + 𝐕𝐀𝐓

Create smarter shading routines around everyday living, from opening blinds in the morning to managing privacy at night.

A simple, flexible smart home upgrade for modern installations.

Available now through Tropical.