Zebra Shades

Zebra shades—also known as zebra blinds or transitional shades—have some similarities to traditional roller shades, however, instead of a single layer of material, zebra shades are made from two overlapping layers with alternating bands of fabric—one sheer and one solid—that slide past one another. These alternating opacity levels create the characteristic striped, or banded, effect that gives the shades their name.

Zebra shades lay flat the same way roller shades do. With zebra shades, however, there are two layers of material with alternating bands of fabric—one sheer the other semi-opaque or opaque—that slide past one another, and allow three main positions:

Open

• When the solid stripes on the front of the shade are aligned with the solid stripes on the back layer, the sheer bands between them admit sunlight and create a zebra-striped look
  

Partially Open

• When the solid stripes on the front of the shade are partially offset with the sheer stripes on the back layer, less sunlight is admitted, and there is less visibility into and out of the window
  

Closed

• When the solid stripes on the front of the shade fully overlap with the sheer stripes on the back layer, incoming light is blocked and maximum privacy is achieved
  

Available widths for zebra shades range from 10” to 102” and heights from 12” to 120”. We customize each zebra shade to perfectly fit your windows.

Stoneside offers a variety of motorization options for our custom zebra shades. Motorization provides smooth, quiet, hands-free operation, and can be controlled through a wall switch, handheld remote, phone app, or home automation device.

Zebra shades can be dusted with a handheld vacuum or your vacuum’s brush attachment. Be sure the setting is on low suction, and glide the vacuum smoothly over the shades without pulling on the fabric.