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Zebra Shades

Stylish Zebra Shades (Custom Banded Shades)

Zebra shades (or Zebra Blinds) create a striking, dimensional look using layers of opaque and transparent vanes to control light in unique ways. These shades feature horizontal vanes that stack on top of each other. When closed, the alternating materials form the classic zebra stripe pattern that gives these shades their name.

Zebra shades slide smoothly along tracks allowing you to shift the layered vanes from side to side. This adjusts how much exterior light filters into the room. You can position the vanes to allow some visibility outside or stack them tightly for increased privacy. The transparent vanes work to softly diffuse harsh sunlight.

Zebra Shades, also known as custom banded shades or zebra blinds, have become very popular in recent years.

How Zebra Shades Work

 Kenneth from Sun Devil Shutters in Phoenix, gives a quick technical overview of how the zebra shades actually work.

Benefits of Zebra Shades

  • Unique Style with Dimensional Appeal
  • Adjustable Dim-Out Capabilities
  • Light Diffusion and Softening
  • Sliding Side-to-Side Light Control
  • Mix of Opaque and Transparent Vanes
  • Complements Casual and Formal Decors
  • Motorization Options Available
  • Custom Sizing for Perfect Fit
  • Variety of Vane Materials and Colors

Customized Just for You

Zebra shades are available in a wide selection of standard sizes and can also be fully customized. We take exact measurements of your windows to manufacture shades specific to your spaces. Inside or outside mounts give you optimal placement flexibility. 

Size

Zebra shades are available in standard or custom sizes for perfect window coverage. We carefully measure and manufacture your shades to fit any opening.

Colors

Select from a range of sled vane colors and materials like acrylics, PVC, or polyesters to coordinate with your room.

Features

Consider convenient upgrades like motorization, remote operation, light-blocking liners, and insulation.

Mounting

Choose from inside mounts, outside mounts onto walls or molding, or ceiling mounts.

Zebra Shades in condo
Closeup view of Zebra Shades

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Zebra shades slide side-to-side to shift the layered vanes and control light exposure. The transparent and opaque vanes can also be tilted.

We offer inside recessed mounts, outside wall/molding mounts, and ceiling mounts. The shades can draw vertically or horizontally.

Motorization, remote controls, wall switches, and voice controls are available to make operation smooth and convenient.

Absolutely. We can make zebra shades in any size, material, color, features, and configuration for a perfect fit.

Vacuum gently with a brush attachment. Wipe individual vanes carefully with a microfiber cloth. Spot clean stains with mild cleaner.

Zebra shades are competitively priced with other specialty shades. Contact us for a free quote. Costs vary by size, materials and customization.

We offer vanes in acrylics, polyesters, PVC materials, real woods, faux woods, aluminum, and more. Each has different benefits.

Dylan Mauldin
As an interior designer who spec-checks dozens of window-covering vendors each year, I’m rarely surprised, but Cascade Window Fashions earned my recommendation without hesitation. Their consultation began with a laser measurement session—accurate to the millimeter—which immediately told me they take margin tolerances seriously. I was considering motorized cellular shades in a south-facing great room that bakes in afternoon sun. The consultant arrived with full-size operating samples, not flimsy swatches, so I could test lift speeds, noise levels, and fabric opacity under the actual glare that floods the space. One challenge was a three-panel bay whose center window swings inward for maintenance. Many installers resort to shallow inside mounts that eventually rub against the frame. Instead, Cascade suggested a hybrid installation: recessed side mounts on the flanking panes and a discreet top-mount fascia on the center panel. It preserved the uniform sight line while allowing the middle sash to pivot freely—an elegant, code-compliant solution I hadn’t seen executed this cleanly before. Material quality also impressed me. They source Greenguard-certified textiles, and the aluminum headrail is extruded, not roll-formed, which means no warping over our 120-degree Arizona summers. Their motor choice, a Somfy RTS unit, integrates with Lutron, so my existing smart-home scenes required only minor reprogramming. Installation day was equally smooth. The crew wore soft-toe booties, vacuumed drill debris as they worked, and calibrated each shade’s upper and lower limits via remote, then walked me through a full demo. They even uploaded firmware updates on site—most companies leave that to the homeowner. Pricewise, they were mid-range, but the engineering finesse and after-sale support (five-year parts-and-labor warranty plus a yearly tune-up) justify every dollar. If you need precision work and crave a finish that looks built-in rather than tacked on, put Cascade at the top of your bid list.
Elton Amutela
Needed a rush order and it was completed on time. The person handling it did what was needed and kept me informed. The final result met my needs. Communication was clear and the process was simple. Overall, dependable for urgent requests.
Richard Glass
It took a long time to make them but it was worth the wait. Their installation team was phenomenal too.
Basharat Ali
The window treatments that we got from Sun Devil Shutters are perfect, and the service was excellent. The company has a great selection of options, and our sales representative, Mario, was VERY helpful in recommending some good choices for our windows. The company handles the installation, and our installer was fast and efficient. Doing your own installation isnt an option, however, so you do have to include that expense as part of the project. There are likely companies that will provide window treatments for less, but based on the quality of their products and service, Im glad we went with Sun Devil Shutters.
ricardo sanoja
Robin was truly wonderful to work with. Very patient, kind and experienced. She really understood the look that we were going for and made fantastic suggestions that turned out beautifully. Very professional and everything delivered on time and well executed. Thank you Sun Devil Shutters!
Debbie Rozell
Super nice high quality shutters, and 1/2 the price of other companies. I would highly recommend to everyone!
Michael & Kimberly Latsha
Extremely happy with the quality, the value, the professionalism of Robin, the sales person,to the installation crew of Jason and Robert

We would highly recommend Sun Devil Shutters and would purchase from them again

The pricing of Sun Devil versus Costco and three day blinds saved us thousands and thousands of dollars
Michael Scheetz
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Sun Devil Shutters - good communication coupled with a quality product & installation.
Patrick
John Hartman
We had two shutters installed last week. We’re very happy with them. They installers did a great job. They were very neat, clean and professional.
Would definitely use them again if we have the need and would also recommend them to others.
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