Banded shades also known as zebra or layered shades are comprised of sheer and solid fabrics. For a view when you want it, and privacy when you need it. A modern aesthetic with 90+ fabrics/colour choices.
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These shades feature two layers of fabric that continually rotate across one another. Each layer has alternating solid bands and sheer bands:
When the solid bands align → Privacy + light control
When the sheer bands align → View-through + soft, filtered light
This creates a seamless transition between open and closed positions — no tilting slats, no stacking bulk, just smooth, elegant movement.
Designer Banded Shades offer a curated collection of fabrics, including:
Clean neutrals
Modern geometric patterns
Textured weaves
Sheer metallics
Light-filtering and room-darkening materials
With dozens of colours and textures, these shades can make a bold statement or blend subtly into the room’s palette.
Three band heights are available too — classic, medium, and wide — allowing you to tailor the scale of the pattern to the size of your windows and the aesthetic of your space.
These shades mount on a sleek roller, offering:
A clean, architectural silhouette
Minimal visual bulk
Optional square cassette or fabric-wrapped headrail
Perfect pairing for modern furnishings and open layouts
They create a polished, high-end look even when fully open.
Create varying dimensions of light with the layered sheer and solid fabric bands of Designer Banded Shades.
Exclusive to Hunter Douglas, these specialized sheers provide an exceptionally clear view-through to the outside, while filtering sunlight and protecting your interiors from harsh UV rays.
Discover ClearView®Before measuring, consider whether you want an inside or outside mounted window treatment. If inside, you’ll need to make sure your window is square by measuring horizontally at the top, center and bottom, vertically along both sides and center, and diagonally. Also measure the frame depth and take into account any window hardware that might obstruct the window treatment.
Horizontal Application:
To ensure your window treatments fit perfectly and function properly, we recommend leaving installing to a Hunter Douglas expert.
There are many moving parts in any shade. To ensure you have the right parts to fix your problem, contact us. Our experience will guide you through the process with peace of mind.
Hunter Douglas offers a Lifetime Limited Warranty, which covers the following:
A regular, light dusting will help keep your Designer Banded Shades looking like new. You can also try:
