Frequently Asked Questions
Q: [Do you own the copyright on your
designs?]
A: [Yes, the copyrights are owned by either Ayisha Shades or peoplekraft
Ltd, and is shown on each shade. There are a small number of old cartoon
designs used under licence - but they are being phased out]
Q: [What is the material used for the
shades?]
A: [The shades are printed on a PVC material specially sourced for the
role, this material gives good colour, print adhesion and high light
transmission - giving a better light and livelier graphics than most
products on the market]
Q: [Is the material Flammible?]
A: [No - only in a direct flame, it is a self extinguishing material used in
the trade]
Q: [Are tube lamps supplied with a plug ?]
A: [Tube lamps are supplied with all electrics complete and tested including a UK 3 pin plug. You just need to supply the bulb]
Q: [Do you ship outside of the British Mainland?]
A: [Commercial orders only - Please contact Malcolm of Ayisha Shades. The online shop only addresses orders for the general public on the British Mainland, all transactions are in British Pounds Sterling]
Q: [I am a buyer for a large high street outlet -
can we have our own exclusive range ?]
A: [Yes - Please contact Malcolm of Ayisha Shades]
Q: [Are the shades suitable for table lamps ?]
A: [Please select "table lamp" when choosing the shade in the online shop. Both hanging and table lamp versions are available for all shades, but you must specify when ordering. The default is for a hanging (pendant) shade.]
Q: [Can the shades be wiped ?]
A: [A soft clean cloth can be used to wipe the shades, the print is not
water based, so a damp soft cloth can be used if necessary - do not scrub, you
will cause mechanical abrasion damage]
Q: [Will the print fade?]
A: [Not noticeably - the print technology used yields the longest life and
least fade of any current print technology - and can even be left in direct
sunlight for upto 3 years without noticeable effect - indoors fade resistance is
rated over 100 years ]
Q: [Will the shades fit my Euro fittings ?]
A: [Each shade is fitted with a uk/euro fitting adaptor so can be used on
both types of fitting]
Q: [What shade sizes are available ?]
A: [Drum hanging shades all in inches ,
8 diameter by 7 high
8 diameter by 10 high
10 diameter by 7 high
12 diameter by 8 high
14 diameter by 8 high
16 diameter by 8 High
Tubes freestanding
7.5 diameter by 16 high and 7.5 diameter by 24 High]
Q: [Delivery?]
A: [The delivery charge is £3.99 per shade, but with discounts on quantity with a typical
ceiling of £12.95 for non-commercial orders.
Delivery takes between 3 and 5 working days and requires signature.
Goods will not be left without a valid signature]