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Zebra Shades, Daylight on Your Terms

Alternating sheer and solid bands slide past each other — filtered daylight, soft privacy, or near blackout, all in one smooth pull.

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89 mmBand height

3000 mmMax width

12–16 daysProduction lead time

5 yearsWarranty

Overview

Zebra Shades, in detail

Zebra shades solve a problem roller blinds cannot: they let you choose how much of the window is sheer and how much is solid, without raising the whole shade.

Line the solid bands up and the shade reads as a soft privacy screen. Offset them and daylight filters through the sheer bands in stripes. It is the most flexible light control in our range, and the reason it is our fastest-growing product.

Solid and sheer bands align anywhere between open and closed
Fabric-wrapped cassette, colour matched to the bands
Ultrasonically cut bands — no fraying after years of use
Daytime privacy with the sheer bands in place
Motorised version ideal for scheduled daylight

Band height: 89 mm
Layer: Dual sheer + solid
Max size: 3000 × 3000 mm
Best for: Living rooms, offices, bedrooms

The range

Styles and configurations

Linen Look

A soft woven texture that reads as fabric, not plastic.

Satin Band

A light sheen for a more contemporary interior.

Blackout Band

Solid bands that close to near-blackout.

Motorised

Preset positions for morning, midday and evening.

Specification

Technical details

Fabric
Structure	Dual-layer sheer + solid bands
Band height	89 mm
Series	Linen-look, satin, textured, blackout
Colours	30+ colourways
Hardware
Cassette	Fabric-wrapped valance, colour matched
Bottom rail	Aluminium with matching end caps
Brackets	Universal or ceiling fix
Motor	Battery motor in cassette
Dimensions
Min width	400 mm
Max width	3000 mm
Max drop	3000 mm
Stack	Approx. 45 mm per 300 mm of drop
Supply
MOQ	15 units
Lead time	12–16 days
Packing	Tube-packed, cassette protected
Warranty	5 years

Measuring

Measuring made simple

Zebra shades are normally mounted outside the recess so the cassette can sit above the opening and the bands clear the frame.

Width

Opening plus 60 mm each side.

Drop

From the cassette to the sill plus 20 mm.

Reveal

55 mm depth for the cassette and bracket.

Good to know. Inside-recess fitting works too — deduct 8 mm from the narrowest width so the fabric does not rub the frame.

Compare

Zebra vs roller

Feature	Zebra	Roller
Partial daylight	Band alignment	Raise the whole shade
Daytime privacy	Soft	Depends on fabric
Stack when open	Slim	Roll visible
Best for	Living rooms, offices	Bedrooms, minimal rooms

Care

Looking after your zebra shade

Maintenance

Dust with a vacuum brush; bands clean easily.
Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap.
Do not pull the chain sharply — let the bands settle.
Keep the cassette free of dust so the bands run true.

Warranty and spares

5 years on fabric, cassette and chain
Bands ultrasonically sealed against fraying
Fabric replaceable on the same cassette

Also consider

Common questions

Are zebra shades blackout?

Solid bands overlap to near-blackout, but light still passes at the edges. For a fully dark bedroom, pair them with a blackout roller behind.

Do the bands fray over time?

No — the bands are ultrasonically cut and sealed, so the edges stay clean through years of daily use.

Can they be motorised?

Yes, and it suits them well: preset positions let the shade move from daylight to privacy on a schedule.

Can I see out during the day?

Through the sheer bands, yes. The solid bands block the view at eye level when aligned.

How much stack do they need?

About 45 mm per 300 mm of drop, so a 2 m shade stacks to roughly 300 mm.

Are they suitable for bathrooms?

Choose the satin or textured series; both resist humidity better than the linen-look fabric.

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