Zebra shades
Zebra blinds, also known as banded shades, layered shades or highlight shades, are a type of window treatment that features alternating horizontal bands of sheer and opaque fabric. These bands are attached to a roller mechanism, allowing you to adjust the position of the fabric to control the amount of light and privacy. When the opaque bands align, they block light and provide privacy, similar to traditional roller shades. When the sheer bands align, they allow light to filter through while still providing some level of privacy.
Mechanism:
Zebra blinds have a unique design with two layers of fabric. These layers consist of alternating opaque and sheer fabric bands.
Light and Privacy Control:
The ability to align the fabric bands allows you to customize the amount of light and privacy you want. There are room darkening fabrics as well, but better options are available if you're looking to block as much light as possible.
Versatility:
Zebra blinds can be used in various rooms and are a popular choice for their modern aesthetic and light control capabilities.
Appearance:
When the sheer and opaque bands align, they create a striped or "zebra" pattern, giving the blinds their distinctive name.
Customization:
Zebra blinds can be customized with different colors, fabrics, and operating systems, such as cordless or motorized options.
Brands that carry this type of blind:
Alta Banded Shades
Altex Ambio Shades
Blinds By Vertican Transitional Shades / Vision Shades
Elite Highlight Shades
Hunter Douglas Designer Banded Shades
MaxxMar Dual Shades