Window + Door magazine, a publication of NGA, has announced the winners of their 2024 Window + Door awards. This award program recognizes the best products in the residential fenestration industry.
ODL Blinds + Glass XL has received an honorable mention in the category "Most Innovative Window Component".
Blinds + Glass XL is the only enclosed light and privacy control solution available for popular large-format windows and glass doors, covering areas up to 28 square feet—surpassing the market standard of 18 square feet. Designed with versatility, market demand, and user convenience in mind, the product is ideal for expansive sliding and folding patio doors, as well as oversized residential and commercial windows.
Thoughtful Design for Light, Privacy, and Safety
The innovative features of Blinds + Glass XL lie not just in its size but in the engineering innovations that ensure ergonomic operation. The advanced EasyGlide operator mechanism is designed to allow smooth, effortless operation regardless of size. Central to this is the constant spring force mechanism, which ensures consistent, reliable movement without excessive effort from the user. This design aspect is so innovative that ODL has filed a patent for the technology, marking a unique breakthrough in blind operation systems.
“Blinds + Glass XL represents a new standard in integrated window treatments,” said Donald McNier, Director of Sales - Doorglass and Retail. “Our commitment to innovation has fueled us to deliver a product that enhances user experience, whether for large residential applications or specialized commercial environments.”
A Transformative Solution for Education
One compelling case study is Burger Baylor School in Michigan, which educates children on the autism spectrum. ODL customer Quaker Windows selected Blinds + Glass XL as an ideal solution for the school’s unique environment.
Large format enclosed blinds provide essential light and privacy control without dangling cords, reducing sensory overload and eliminating the temptation to fidget with or damage window treatments. Blinds + Glass XL contributes to a calm, safe space for students while ensuring long-term durability.
Meeting Consumer Needs with Industry-Leading Innovation
Blinds + Glass XL has been engineered with larger-scale applications in mind, solving the logistical challenges of maintaining smooth, functional performance in oversized formats. The product’s size range, from 9” x 46” to 63” x 90”, makes it the perfect fit for the modern architectural trend of larger windows and doors.
By refining the design and manufacturing process, ODL has introduced an ergonomic solution that balances functionality with aesthetics, reflecting commitment to setting new industry standards.
