Testing our blinds – ensuring the highest standards

Our products are built to last with the very highest testing standards and a skilled manufacturing team that loves what they do. Discover more about our quality products and hear from some of our partners and customers.

Market leading testing processes

Every new design goes through a rigorous testing process that checks the materials meet the demands of the average home.
The UV machine subjects fabrics to five years' worth of UV exposure to make sure they won’t fade in the sun at your windows.
We also carry out meticulous environmental testing, subjecting fabrics to varying temperatures over a 72 hour total cycle to make sure our designs keep their shape and form at the window.

“Quality is key – it’s why I love working with Hillarys”

Abigail Ahern - Interior Designer

Our partners, Abigail Ahern, Louise Pearce from House Beautiful and Margo Selby have worked closely with us to develop exclusive collections. Find out why our high quality standards are so important to them.

If the fabrics don’t meet our standards, they don’t make it into our range. Only the best performing styles should be in your home. It’s as simple as that!
Chris O’Neill, Quality Manager

Technical perfection

There’s real craftsmanship behind every product we make at Hillarys and our experienced team are dedicated to ensuring a quality finish and perfect fit.
Twist, tilt, raise and lower blind mechanisms are tested up to 2,000 times by our specialist equipment.
Blinds and curtains are given an opportunity to hang in our test area for 48 hours prior to assessment so that we can see how they would perform at your window.

George Clarke and a man look at the quality of a piece of fabric

George Clarke meets our quality and manufacturing teams

When architect and TV presenter George Clarke visited our blinds factory in Nottingham, he was impressed to discover just what goes into delivering our beautiful and durable range.

It’s clear the team here at Hillarys all take so much pride in what they do. You know the end product is going to be made to a brilliant standard. A real quality product.
George Clarke

It's all in the detail

Discover more about the steps and expertise involved in making a made-to measure-product. In this video, George visits our factory in Washington, Tyne and Wear to learn all about the manufacturing process of a Venetian blind.

See more behind the scenes with George Clake

Don't just take our word for it

“So pleased we have used Hillarys 3 times”

What I really love about Hillarys is the quality of the products. We have used them three times and never been disappointed. It’s a very personal service. Excellent 😊

Jo Disney-Spiers

“Amazing experience”

Amazing customer service! Beautiful and high quality blinds! Hillarys has a wide range of blinds you can choose from. You can easily find the type of blinds that suits you and matches your home style.

Agnes

“Best quality money can buy”

It was a personalised experience with choosing the type of blinds, colours and getting them installed. Would recommend them highly.

Sri

Take a look at our range

Fall in love with beautiful made-to-measure blinds, curtains and shutters.

Blinds range

Made to fit your windows and with so much choice you’ll find just what you’re looking for, whatever your budget.
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Curtains

Lovely patterns and stylish plains, all fully-lined and made to measure especially for you at a brilliant price.
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Shutters

Simply stylish and measured and fitted for you, for a fabulous window transformation that you’ll love to bits.
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