Zebra Shades: Cordless, Motorized & Custom Size

Zebra Shades at a glance: Dual-layer shades with alternating sheer and solid fabric bands that adjust daylight, view-through and privacy without fully raising the shade.

SunShieldor cordless zebra shades in a bright modern bedroom

What Are Zebra Shades?

Zebra shades combine two fabric layers. As the layers move, the sheer and solid bands align or overlap. This gives more flexible daytime light control than a single-panel roller shade while keeping a contemporary horizontal appearance.

Cordless, Motorized or Custom Size?

Configuration	Best for	Shop
Cordless	Clean manual operation with no hanging cord	Cordless zebra shades
Motorized	Remote-controlled convenience and hard-to-reach windows	Motorized zebra shades
Custom size	Made-to-measure width and height with cordless or motorized control	Custom-size zebra shades

Where Zebra Shades Work Best

Best rooms: living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens and home offices where adjustable daytime light matters.

Light and privacy: Align the bands for filtered daylight and partial view-through, or overlap the solid bands for increased privacy. Zebra shades are not the same as full blackout roller shades.

Standard Size or Made to Measure?

Choose a standard-size product when one of the listed width-and-height combinations fits your window. Choose custom size when you need an exact finished width and height. Measure every window separately and review our window measurement guide before ordering.

Compare Control Types

A cordless shade is operated manually and keeps the window free of hanging cords. A motorized shade uses a rechargeable motor and remote control; Alexa or Google Home control requires a compatible optional smart gateway. See our motorized vs. cordless guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do zebra shades provide privacy at night?

Overlap the solid bands for greater privacy after dark. Because room lighting and installation gaps vary, check the shade from outside before relying on it for sensitive spaces.