HK LUXURY · IP68 — marine-grade for coastal installationsPOLAR SHADES · Somfy motor ecosystem — RTS, RS485, solar, and wired optionsAUDIOCONTROL · Pre-voiced DSP profiles for B&W, Theory, and Pro Audio TechnologyHK LUXURY · PhaseX curve matched to DMF and Lucetta for seamless crossfadeCINEMATECH · RTI integration for recline presets, lighting scenes, and HVAC triggersBULLETTRAIN · Certified with AVPro MXNet ecosystemBARCO · Cinematic purity — from professional cinema to residential architectureSTEWART FILMSCREEN · Hand-built optical precision in Torrance, CA since 1947THEORY AUDIO ALC-2508 Amplifier · 8×250W DSP amplifierEPSON Q-SERIES · HDR10+ and HLG support across the lineupDMF LIGHTING PhaseX Pro Driver · Proprietary dimmingPOLAR SHADES · Mega Shade handles openings up to 24' wide — other lines stop thereLEON SPEAKERS · Custom width per display — no standard sizes, no visible gapAVPRO EDGE · 10-year electronics / 3-year mechanical warrantyDMF LIGHTING · Modular perfection — CRI 98 architectural downlightingBARCO · RGB Laser illumination / > 98% DCI-P3 gamutEPSON Q-SERIES · HDMI 2.1 / 48Gbps / 120Hz input capabilityBARCO · Barco G-tools professional focus + color alignment pipelineHK LUXURY · IP68 — marine-grade for coastal installationsPOLAR SHADES · Somfy motor ecosystem — RTS, RS485, solar, and wired optionsAUDIOCONTROL · Pre-voiced DSP profiles for B&W, Theory, and Pro Audio TechnologyHK LUXURY · PhaseX curve matched to DMF and Lucetta for seamless crossfadeCINEMATECH · RTI integration for recline presets, lighting scenes, and HVAC triggersBULLETTRAIN · Certified with AVPro MXNet ecosystemBARCO · Cinematic purity — from professional cinema to residential architectureSTEWART FILMSCREEN · Hand-built optical precision in Torrance, CA since 1947THEORY AUDIO ALC-2508 Amplifier · 8×250W DSP amplifierEPSON Q-SERIES · HDR10+ and HLG support across the lineupDMF LIGHTING PhaseX Pro Driver · Proprietary dimmingPOLAR SHADES · Mega Shade handles openings up to 24' wide — other lines stop thereLEON SPEAKERS · Custom width per display — no standard sizes, no visible gapAVPRO EDGE · 10-year electronics / 3-year mechanical warrantyDMF LIGHTING · Modular perfection — CRI 98 architectural downlightingBARCO · RGB Laser illumination / > 98% DCI-P3 gamutEPSON Q-SERIES · HDMI 2.1 / 48Gbps / 120Hz input capabilityBARCO · Barco G-tools professional focus + color alignment pipeline

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Motorized Shading

Polar Shades

Family-built in Las Vegas since 1995 — engineered sun control for integrators.

The Position

Founded by Steve Mevius in 1995, Polar Shades is now a vertically integrated factory delivering motorized shading for CI residential and commercial applications. Their Somfy-based control platform, ZipRite exterior track systems, and broad interior-to-exterior product coverage make Polar the most complete shading partner for projects where architecture, automation, and outdoor living intersect.

What Matters

Somfy motor ecosystem — RTS, RS485, solar, and wired options

ZipRite: fabric locked in track — reduced edge gaps for true outdoor enclosure

Mega Shade handles openings up to 24' wide — other lines stop there

Vertically integrated factory in Las Vegas — not sourced overseas

10-year frame / 5-year motor / lifetime fabric support warranty

Key Models

Polar Elite (Interior)Quiet motorized interior roller — blackout and solar options. MSRP $900–$1,500/opening.

Titan ExteriorWind-rated exterior shade system up to 65 mph. MSRP $2,000–$3,000/opening.

ZipRite SystemFabric locked in track — outdoor enclosure, pest control, wind resistance up to 24' wide.

Mega ShadeExterior shade up to 24' wide — for openings that break other shade lines.

System Recipes

Cinema Blackout

Polar Elite + Lucetta Linear + RTI scenes + DMF Artafex

Outdoor Patio Enclosure

ZipRite Titan + HK Lighting + SurgeX power + RTI automation

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