Custom Zebra Blinds
Vancouver

Zebra blinds — also called dual shades, vision blinds or banded shades — are a window covering made of two layers of horizontal fabric bands, one sheer and one solid, mounted on a single roller. Sliding the two layers together and apart lets you dial in anything from soft filtered light to full privacy without swapping shades.

None — dual shades is simply the more formal, trade term used by manufacturers for the same product marketed to consumers as zebra blinds. You may also see it called vision blinds, banded shades, transitional shades or day/night blinds; they all describe the identical alternating sheer-and-solid fabric design.

Yes — their clean, cordless profile and adjustable daytime privacy make them a popular choice in Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond condos, especially for floor-to-ceiling windows. If your building has bylaws around exterior-facing colour, we can help you choose a compliant white or light-toned backing fabric.

Yes. Choosing a blackout-lined fabric for the solid band, or a dedicated blackout zebra fabric, blocks light and outside view almost completely when the bands are aligned — a common choice for bedrooms, alongside the everyday light-filtering position for daytime.

Yes. Every zebra blind we fabricate can be upgraded to a motorized, cordless system operated by remote, wall switch or smartphone app, with Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit integration available — a popular option for large or hard-to-reach windows.

Pricing depends on window size, fabric choice, and whether you choose manual or motorized operation, so every home is different. We provide a free in-home measurement and consultation so you get an accurate, no-obligation quote before committing to anything.

Yes — the single-roller design handles large spans well, and motorized operation is especially useful for floor-to-ceiling glass that's difficult to reach by hand, a common feature in newer Vancouver and Burnaby condo towers.

Regular dusting with a soft brush attachment or microfiber cloth is usually enough, since the alternating fabric bands don't trap dust the way folded fabrics can. For marks, a damp cloth with mild soap works on most fabrics — avoid soaking the material, as the bands are held under tension on the roller mechanism.