Article: Sheers come back: Light, airy look expected to grow.

NEW YORK--There is no denying that the sheer is re-introducing itself to consumers in a big way. The light, airy look around windows has once again arrived, and manufacturers and retailers agree the trend will continue to grow for some time.

You remember the long lost '80s, don't you? How can anyone forget the mini-blind which could have well been described as the guest who came to dinner and never left.

With its simple, industrial appearence and effective operation, the aluminum blind did the trick for many a household then and, in many cases, now. At that time, sheers were--well, something that your mother might still own; a relic from the '70s.

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